With the previous two episodes being two of 'Wildest Africa's', anybody who wants to see a great documentary focusing on African wildlife, environments and cultures this is very highly recommended, best and most educational episodes, "Ngorongoro: Born of Fire" had a tough act to follow and it is hard not to expect a lot. Even if it wasn't as good, there would still be some credit given for trying.
"Ngorongoro: Born of Fire" though is as good as the previous two episodes, not quite as illuminating (wildebeest, elephants, lions and hyenas, being more familiar territory and have been educated more elsewhere for all of them, was illuminated most by seeing the largest flock of flamingo) but equally as high in quality. Actually still consider the episode quite excellent, even if the content is not quite as fresh as that in "Okavango: Water in the Desert" and "Namibia: Sands of Time" that doesn't stop "Ngorongoro: Born of Fire" from having a lot of exceptional things.
It was great to see a wide variety of wildlife, and regardless of any reservations of familiarity that doesn't stop the animals from looking great and providing at least two memorable scenes. The lions and elephants in particular featuring in two of 'Wildest Africa's' standout moments.
Again, like in "Namibia: Sands of Time", we see more of the human impact and cultural aspects. Was educated more by the Himba people and their rituals from that episode, but it was great to see the Masai tribe and the way they interact and dress. The episode was to me at its most educational with the use of salt and the cattle.
The writing and delivery is entertaining as well as informative, even though there is familiar territory that didn't stop me from still learning a lot. Colin Salmon narrates with enthusiasm and sensitivity, his narration adding to any tension and emotion. Especially with the lions.
Loved the scenery, beautiful yet also cruel (much more than gorgeous imagery with cutesy animals, and a long way from either and the same goes for the whole of 'Wildest Africa'). The photography is vivid and it was amazing to see so much of such impact so close. The music is dynamic but never intrusive.
Overall, excellent. 9/10
"Ngorongoro: Born of Fire" though is as good as the previous two episodes, not quite as illuminating (wildebeest, elephants, lions and hyenas, being more familiar territory and have been educated more elsewhere for all of them, was illuminated most by seeing the largest flock of flamingo) but equally as high in quality. Actually still consider the episode quite excellent, even if the content is not quite as fresh as that in "Okavango: Water in the Desert" and "Namibia: Sands of Time" that doesn't stop "Ngorongoro: Born of Fire" from having a lot of exceptional things.
It was great to see a wide variety of wildlife, and regardless of any reservations of familiarity that doesn't stop the animals from looking great and providing at least two memorable scenes. The lions and elephants in particular featuring in two of 'Wildest Africa's' standout moments.
Again, like in "Namibia: Sands of Time", we see more of the human impact and cultural aspects. Was educated more by the Himba people and their rituals from that episode, but it was great to see the Masai tribe and the way they interact and dress. The episode was to me at its most educational with the use of salt and the cattle.
The writing and delivery is entertaining as well as informative, even though there is familiar territory that didn't stop me from still learning a lot. Colin Salmon narrates with enthusiasm and sensitivity, his narration adding to any tension and emotion. Especially with the lions.
Loved the scenery, beautiful yet also cruel (much more than gorgeous imagery with cutesy animals, and a long way from either and the same goes for the whole of 'Wildest Africa'). The photography is vivid and it was amazing to see so much of such impact so close. The music is dynamic but never intrusive.
Overall, excellent. 9/10
