Africa From Above

  • Series 1 Episode 3
  • Ghana
  • Duration: 60 minutes
  • High Definition available
  • Subtitles available

Follow the Volta River from the Sahel savannahs of the North, through fertile cocoa-laden hills at the heart of the nation, and across the biggest man-made lake in Africa.

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  • S1 E1 · South Africa

    Explore this fascinating country, from dramatic coasts to bustling, vibrant cities.

  • S1 E2 · Kenya

    Beginning high above the Kenyan Highlands, head across the country's vast savannahs.

  • S1 E3 · Ghana

    Follow the Volta River from the Sahel savannahs of the North.

  • S1 E4 · Ethiopia

    Head to the most populous landlocked country on Earth.

  • S1 E5 · Uganda

    Discover the rich biodiversity of the 'Pearl of Africa'.

  • S1 E6 · Morocco

    Explore the Mediterranean coastline, the mighty Atlas mountains and the seemingly endless Sahara.

  • S1 E7 · Zambia

    Fly above the far-western reaches of the Zambezi and experience the largest mammal migration on earth.

  • S1 E8 · Mozambique

    Explore palm-fringed sands, parks and seafaring traditions.

  • S1 E9 · Cameroon

    Fly over the spectacular landscapes of this sovereign nation renowned for its diversity.

  • S1 E10 · Botswana

    Explore the salt pans of the Makgadikgadi, the Okavango Delta and the Kalahari desert.