# National Geographic Announces 'Africa: Earth’s Wild Home' Series

> National Geographic's new seven-part wildlife series, narrated by Wunmi Mosaku, premieres October 2.

- Published: 2026-09-10T12:00:00.000Z
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- Source: [Hollywood Reporter](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/africa-earths-wild-home-trailer-nat-geo-streaming-disney-hulu-1236690302/)
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National Geographic has announced its new seven-part event series, Africa: Earth’s Wild Home, which is set to premiere on October 2 at 8 p.m. ET. The series, which was filmed over four years across nearly 30 countries, features narration by Wunmi Mosaku. It will be available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu starting the day after its television debut.

### Key numbers

- **30** — countries where filming took place
- **70** — years of collaboration between Nat Geo and Rolex

**Why it matters:** This series represents the launch of a new multi-year franchise for National Geographic aimed at documenting the planet's changing natural environments. By highlighting both rare animal behaviors and the work of conservationists, the project serves as a significant effort to document Africa's natural history at a time when the continent's ecosystems are facing rapid change.

## Series Content and Production

Produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit, the series utilizes CGI to explore the history and geological forces that shaped Africa. The program captures rare wildlife behaviors, including hyenas hunting elephants at night, chimpanzees using tools to fish for algae, and footage of a rare African black panther. It also marks the first time certain elusive amphibians have been captured on camera for television.

## Explorer Spotlight and Conservation

Each episode concludes with an 'Explorer Spotlight' segment highlighting the work of scientists and photographers, including Steve Boyes, Gladys Kalema-Zikusoka, Matt Shirley, and Ingi Agnarsson. The series finale focuses on conservation efforts, reflecting a long-standing collaboration between National Geographic and Rolex, which has lasted over 70 years.

**Key points**

- The series is narrated and executive produced by Wunmi Mosaku.
- Filming for the project took place over four years in nearly 30 countries.
- The series is the start of a multi-year franchise documenting the planet continent by continent.
- The program is presented by Rolex and produced by BBC Studios Natural History Unit.
- The series finale shifts focus to the humans working to protect African wildlife.