This Wild Life (2015)
Synopsis
The cameras follow the lives of human and animal families living in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve. They also follow the story of a safari camp run by wildlife expert Saba Douglas-Hamilton and an elephant conservation charity run by her husband Frank Pope.
Network
BBC Two
Episodes
Elephant in the Bedroom
Saba Douglas-Hamilton and her husband Frank Pope along with their children move to the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya, where she is takes over the running of a safari camp. Things get off to a bad start after guests arrive earlier than expected and an elephant emergency sees everybody being pushed to their limits.
Crocodile in a Crisis
The family begin to settle into their new life running a safari camp and protecting elephants in northern Kenya's remote Samburu National Reserve. Saba attempts to rescue an injured crocodile.
Elephant SOS
The rainy season hits Samburu National Reserve and as a flash flood hits their camp, Saba attempts to protect the camp and the animals. An elephant and its calf manage to get themselves into trouble.
Baby Elephant Rescue
Saba and the elephant rescue team attempt to save the life of a recently orphaned calf. The baby elephant is flown to an elephant orphanage in Nairobi, but with a terror threat on the Kenya's East coast, the family's safari camp is also facing problems.
Problems In Paradise
The camp reopens after the rainy season but Saba's worst nightmare is becoming a reality.
The Great Lion Hunt
Saba is on a mission to find newborn lion cubs and Frank races to rescue a lioness.
Chaos in the Camp
Saba's guests are accidentally stranded at a remote airstrip in the scorching African sun.
The River Crossing
Drought is beginning to make life difficult for both people and wildlife.
Monkeys in the Kitchen
Monkeys are taking over the family's safari camp. Frank and David help a bull elephant.
Elephant Baby Boom
The team gear up to celebrate the end of the tourist season Samburu style.
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Original Title
This Wild Life
Status
Returning Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
10
