This Wild Life

Season 1

The cameras follow the lives of human and animal families living in Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve. They also follow the story of a safari camp run by wildlife expert Saba Douglas-Hamilton and an elephant conservation charity run by her husband Frank Pope.

Where to Watch Season 1

10 Episodes

Elephant in the Bedroom
E1
Elephant in the BedroomSaba Douglas-Hamilton and her husband Frank Pope along with their children move to the Samburu National Reserve in Kenya, where she is takes over the running of a safari camp. Things get off to a bad start after guests arrive earlier than expected and an elephant emergency sees everybody being pushed to their limits.
Crocodile in a Crisis
E2
Crocodile in a CrisisThe family begin to settle into their new life running a safari camp and protecting elephants in northern Kenya's remote Samburu National Reserve. Saba attempts to rescue an injured crocodile.
Elephant SOS
E3
Elephant SOSThe rainy season hits Samburu National Reserve and as a flash flood hits their camp, Saba attempts to protect the camp and the animals. An elephant and its calf manage to get themselves into trouble.
Baby Elephant Rescue
E4
Baby Elephant RescueSaba and the elephant rescue team attempt to save the life of a recently orphaned calf. The baby elephant is flown to an elephant orphanage in Nairobi, but with a terror threat on the Kenya's East coast, the family's safari camp is also facing problems.
Problems In Paradise
E5
Problems In ParadiseThe camp reopens after the rainy season but Saba's worst nightmare is becoming a reality.
The Great Lion Hunt
E6
The Great Lion HuntSaba is on a mission to find newborn lion cubs and Frank races to rescue a lioness.
Chaos in the Camp
E7
Chaos in the CampSaba's guests are accidentally stranded at a remote airstrip in the scorching African sun.
The River Crossing
E8
The River CrossingDrought is beginning to make life difficult for both people and wildlife.
Monkeys in the Kitchen
E9
Monkeys in the KitchenMonkeys are taking over the family's safari camp. Frank and David help a bull elephant.
Elephant Baby Boom
E10
Elephant Baby BoomThe team gear up to celebrate the end of the tourist season Samburu style.