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Nomads of the Serengeti

Season 1 Episode 2: Return to the Mara

A new generation of wildebeest calves, born just months prior, make their first perilous journey across the Serengeti alongside their mothers, offering a rare opportunity for Jean du Plessis to study their remarkable survival abilities.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Short Grass Plains

1. Short Grass Plains

Aired: Jan 20, 2015

The wildebeest's legendary journey across the Serengeti reaches its heart-pum...

Episode 2 Return to the Mara

2. Return to the Mara

Aired: Jan 27, 2015

A new generation of wildebeest calves, born just months prior, make their fir...

Episode 3 Ngorongoro

Aired: Feb 3, 2015

Next episode takes us to the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, a two-million-yea...

Episode 4 Snows of Kilimanjaro

4. Snows of Kilimanjaro

Aired: Feb 10, 2015

The next episode takes viewers on a thrilling journey to the roof of Africa, ...

Episode 5 Cradle of Mankind

5. Cradle of Mankind

Aired: Feb 24, 2015

The Serengeti's diverse ecosystem is a treasure trove of ancient secrets, boa...

Info about Nomads of the Serengeti

Network: Smithsonian Channel

Production Countries: United States, Canada

Genres:Adventure, Documentary