I really enjoyed this documentary. I grew up in South Africa within view of this magnificent mountain range, and spent many days as a boy, hiking the peaks and valleys of the Drakensberg and it’s foothills. It is a beautiful, dramatic and unique landscape and an incredible treasure.

I hope to see more about this wonderful area!

I was fascinated by the Bearded Vulture! I enjoy all of your shows, but found this one especially good. I’ve traveled to 5 countries in the southern Africa continent, but hadn’t heard of the Drakensberg before. Excellent production. Thank you.

I love the Drakensberg and know them well, so it was a delight to sit down and view this episode. The aerial shots were stunning – but I did miss a more intimate look at this extraordinarily beautiful, rich, and diverse landscape. However, a map and an indication as to which section of the Berg a sequence was filmed in would have made this even episode of Nature even more impressive. For example – at one point the eland are shown in the Tugela River below the Amphitheatre (the northern end of the park, down on the edge of the lowlands in Royal Natal National Park) when the commentary suggests they are high up in the mountains; later they are shown in the Loteni region (or Giant’s Castle) – clearly impossible for the herd to make this trip. I understand the need to cut and paste, but it doesn’t do this wonderful region justice!

Seeing Barrier of Spears brought me back to the many years I spent in the veld growing up in South Africa. It was stunningly beautifuland highlighted the beauty of a stark landscape. I was particularly interested in finding out about the music, is it ladysmith Black Mambazo? I would really like to find out what cuts were used.

It was wonderful. In fact, the whole family eventually tuned into the show. It was the music that first lured them to the TV room and then they couldn’t turn away. I plan to watch again. Thank you for bringing it to us.

I live in Alaska, and I spent five years in East Africa working in the national parks. Africa never ceases to amaze me with its unique human, wildlife, geologic and political landscapes. This was truly one of my favorite Nature documentaries.

Agree Kathy W….I was just there about 3 months ago in the Southern part , went up the Sani pass ,KZN wildlife preserve , didnt spot any Eland, baboons , did however see the three pools and the champagne water falls

The visuals and music combined with commentary (words and speaking voice were just right) provided a most enjoyable experience. All those involved did such a great job. My only problem with Nature shows is the quick flash from one scene to the next too quickly. It would be nice once in awhile to see a really long, lingering shot that allows for a brief escape to the actual place. For instance in this show there were flowers very unique with great backgrounds such as sweeping valley and high mountains but for me they slipped away to another scene too soon. Keep a scene like that for 30 seconds with no voice or music just the sounds of nature (wind, insect landing). Many of us now have HDTV with decent sized screens which is ripe for cinematic moments yet most new HD films presented really leave out certain “wow” moments that only HD can bring. I think within each hour program there should be at least 4 or 5 long scenes unedited just allowing the viewer to sit as if they were a hiker/visitor taking a break. There were some scenes in that film that are like a painting you can’t take your eyes away from. Those seconds should be closer to a minute. Plenty of time within an hour to have a handful of very long “painted stills”.

Incredible episode. The music and narration function well to capture the audience and transport them to the region of interest. As always, the cinematography is flawless and a joy to behold. Thank you for bringing these full episodes online so citizens of the world may enjoy them. Will continue to recommend Nature as it is a perfect example of the cinema of the natural world.