- Overview
Stephen Tompkinson and hot air balloon pilot Robin Batchelor embark on the journey of a lifetime across the African continent. They experience the amazing abundance and diversity of wildlife and explore the relationship between Africa's game and its people.
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- First Air Date
07 June 2009
- Last Air Date
21 June 2009
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Stephen Tompkinson
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