Last Edens (10 episodes)

Subject: The series is a celebration of Africa's last wild places - which are disappearing fast. Some regions had never before been seen on television.
Date: 1998-1999
Length: 10x54minutes
Broadcaster/ commissioned:
SABC 3 South Africa, Broadcast during prime time.
Sold to DARO and broadcasted all over the world.

Episodes:

1. Madagascar
   Ankarana located on the Northeast of the island is a spectacular limestone massif with unique caves, people and fauna.
   Director: Francois Odendaal.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
2. Aldabra
   The largest coral atoll in the world with a unique biodiversity both below and underwater. This atoll holds the largest concentration of giant land tortoises in the world.
   Director: Francois Odendaal.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
3. Okavango
   A legendary and fragile inland delta that end in the Kalahari Desert. This African jewel holds a massive diversity of wild animals and plants and is recognized as one of the most spectacular places in Africa in terms of its ecological functioning.
   Director: Francois Odendaal.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
4. Western Cape
   Here the cold marine Benguela Current rules the sea and land with unique fauna and flora.
   Director: Francois Odendaal, Claudio Velásquez Rojas.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
5. Namaqualand
   This fascinating arid zone is located in the Northwest of South Africa. Just after the rainy season this arid region is transformed by the most spectacular floral display in the world.
   Director: Francois Odendaal, Claudio Velásquez Rojas.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
6. Malawi
   A journey from the cold highlands to the great Lake. This massive lake is home of no less than 500 indigenous species of brightly coloured fish and lined by the mighty Shire River and Valley.
   Director: Francois Odendaal.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
7. Kalahari
   The endless red dunes of the Kalahari Desert support a rich fauna, including large carnivores such as lions and hyenas. Here, temperature and fresh water rule the life of the desert dwellers.
   Director: Francois Odendaal.
   Camera: Riaan Laubscher
   
   
8. Mozambique
   The warm subtropical ocean creates a unique lush environment both above and underwater. This is the place with rainforest, coastal lagoons and rich coral reef. People have depended on the sea for centuries in this region using ingenious methods of fishing.
   Director: Francois Odendaal.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
9. Knysna
   A journey along the Knysna River starts at its headwaters in the Outeniqua Mountains and ends at an estuarine lagoon on the beautiful Agulhas Current. This fragile ecosystem is home to a rich estuarine fauna including the unique Knysna seahorse.
   Director: Francois Odendaal, Claudio Velásquez Rojas.
   Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.
   
   
10. Namib Desert
    One of the oldest desert in the world that provide home to a high diversity of animals and plants with remarkable adaptations to obtain fresh water and avoid being scorched by the sun. This is a harsh but striking place
    Director: Claudio Velásquez Rojas and Francois Odendaal.
    Cameras: Riaan Laubscher and Peet Joubert.