While there may not be an awful lot new in terms of some of the content, 'Wildest Africa' is still among the best, most comprehensive and most must see documentaries on African wildlife and one of the standouts of the 'Wildest' series. With there being thirteen episodes of the perfect length each, a lot is covered. Yet it never feels like there is too much information given and the episodes don't feel rushed or cluttered.
"Okavango Water in the Desert" is a great first episode and a great way to start off 'Wildest Africa'. To me it is one of the best and most illuminating 'Wildest Africa' episodes, found the quality throughout the series consistent but some episodes had more not so familiar content and that was the case here. It is also a strong example as to why the series should be seen by more people and even more highly regarded.
The episode focuses on the Okavango Delta, pretty much a fairly new environment to me. That is one of the reasons as to why "Okavango Water in Desert" is one of the more illuminating 'Wildest Africa' episodes. Various wildlife can be seen, such as hippos and buffalo, the latter migrating being a memorable image. It is more focused though on water and various wetlands, as well as the dangers of them and how it affects the wildlife and people.
All handled in a way that is entertaining as well as informative, really learned a lot here. Colin Salmon narrates with enthusiasm and sensitivity, his narration adding to any tension and emotion.
Visually, "Okavango Water in the Desert" looks remarkable, the deserts and wetlands looking absolutely amazing on film. It is more than just beautiful scenery, it's unforgiving too and gorgeously photographed. How such a lot of it managed to be filmed so intimately with such full impact is anybody's guess, meant in the best possible way. The music rouses and also has edge.
Summarising, great. 9/10
"Okavango Water in the Desert" is a great first episode and a great way to start off 'Wildest Africa'. To me it is one of the best and most illuminating 'Wildest Africa' episodes, found the quality throughout the series consistent but some episodes had more not so familiar content and that was the case here. It is also a strong example as to why the series should be seen by more people and even more highly regarded.
The episode focuses on the Okavango Delta, pretty much a fairly new environment to me. That is one of the reasons as to why "Okavango Water in Desert" is one of the more illuminating 'Wildest Africa' episodes. Various wildlife can be seen, such as hippos and buffalo, the latter migrating being a memorable image. It is more focused though on water and various wetlands, as well as the dangers of them and how it affects the wildlife and people.
All handled in a way that is entertaining as well as informative, really learned a lot here. Colin Salmon narrates with enthusiasm and sensitivity, his narration adding to any tension and emotion.
Visually, "Okavango Water in the Desert" looks remarkable, the deserts and wetlands looking absolutely amazing on film. It is more than just beautiful scenery, it's unforgiving too and gorgeously photographed. How such a lot of it managed to be filmed so intimately with such full impact is anybody's guess, meant in the best possible way. The music rouses and also has edge.
Summarising, great. 9/10
