The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart

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The Great Rift: Africa's Wild Heart

2010- 2010

1 Seasons

3 Episodes

8.0(13 votes)

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Overview

A BBC/Animal Planet co-production, the three-part series focuses on the landscape and wildlife of the Great Rift Valley in East Africa.

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Hugh Quarshie

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Created by: Phil Chapman

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