Expedition Africa 2009
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- May 31, 2009
- Last Aired
- July 12, 2009
- Format
- 1 season · 8 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~8 hours (60 min/ep)
- Network
- History
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads
What is Expedition Africa?
Topic: Television series "Expedition Africa" (2009). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2009
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 8
- Runtime
- 60 minutes
- First aired
- May 31, 2009
- Last aired
- Jul 12, 2009
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- History
- Genres
- Documentary
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 10.0/10 from 1 votes
- Format
- 1 season · 8 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~60 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- History
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Topic: Television series "Expedition Africa" (2009).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Expedition Africa.
Year: 2009.
Genre: Documentary.
Subject: Four modern day explorers (a navigator, a wildlife expert, a survivalist, and a journalist) retrace H.M. Stanley's expedition to find Dr. David Livingstone.
Key Detail: Their route deviates from Stanley's by including a crossing of the Uluguru Mountains, which Stanley avoided.
Expedition Africa is a 2009 documentary television series. (10 words)
The program follows four modern day explorers, consisting of a navigator, a wildlife expert, a survivalist, and a journalist. (19 words)
These individuals substantially retrace the famed expedition led by H.M. Stanley to find Dr. David Livingstone. (17 words)
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“A gripping exploration of documentary that commands attention through bold storytelling and immersive performances.”
- Masterfully balances sharp character dynamics with escalating narrative tension.
- High production value and confident direction keep each chapter visually arresting.
- Rich thematic depth offers plenty of reward for attentive viewers.
- Deliberate pacing requires patient investment before the overarching mystery unravels.
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Is Expedition Africa worth watching?
Expedition Africa holds a community rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary for fans of the genre.
How many seasons and episodes are in Expedition Africa, and how long does it take to binge?
Expedition Africa spans 1 season and 8 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 8 hours (at an average of 60 minutes per episode).
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