Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones

Name: Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones
Released: 2015-04-10
Rating: 6

2015 · 1h 0m · TMDB 6.0/10 (1 votes)

In this series, Griff Rhys Jones embarks on a leisurely journey across Africa, utilizing the continent's railways as a means to truly experience its beauty and charm. Spanning 7,000 miles over five separate journeys, Griff explores diverse landscapes, encounters remarkable wildlife, and meets intriguing individuals. Through a combination of breathtaking aerial footage and insightful travelogue, Griff shares his unique perspective on Africa, gained from his experiences on and off the train. As he traverses the continent in five episodes, Griff discovers how the railway network offers a window into the history, culture, and daily life of the places he visits. By train, he ventures into remote deserts, forests, villages, and cities, uncovering their stories and learning about their modern-day significance.

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About Slow Train Through Africa with Griff Rhys Jones

In this series, Griff Rhys Jones embarks on a leisurely journey across Africa, utilizing the continent's railways as a means to truly experience its beauty and charm.

Spanning 7,000 miles over five separate journeys, Griff explores diverse landscapes, encounters remarkable wildlife, and meets intriguing individuals.

Through a combination of breathtaking aerial footage and insightful travelogue, Griff shares his unique perspective on Africa, gained from his experiences on and off the train.

As he traverses the continent in five episodes, Griff discovers how the railway network offers a window into the history, culture, and daily life of the places he visits.

By train, he ventures into remote deserts, forests, villages, and cities, uncovering their stories and learning about their modern-day significance.

Status: Returning Series
TMDB rating: 6.0/10 from 1 votes
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 5

Seasons and episodes

The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.

Latest aired season

Season 1

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S1 E1Apr 10, 201560 min

Namibia

In the first episode, Griff crosses wild terrain in Namibia, southwest Africa.

S1 E2Apr 17, 201560 min

North Africa

In episode two, Griff begins a 1700-mile journey across North Africa in Morocco.

S1 E3Apr 24, 201560 min

Kenya and Tanzania

In episode three, Griff attempts to zigzag his way 1200 miles through Kenya and Tanzania.

S1 E4May 1, 201560 min

Zambia and Zimbabwe

In episode four, Griff takes the train through Zambia and Zimbabwe, via one of the natural wonders of the world, the Victoria Falls.

S1 E5May 8, 201560 min

South Africa

In episode five, the last of Griff’s epic adventures through Africa by train, he crosses a thousand miles of South Africa, reaching the most southerly passenger railway station on the continent.