Once Upon a Time in Tsavo

Season 12023

In arid regions across Africa, a remarkable relationship between elephants and termites creates a waterhole – a green oasis which is central to every animal’s life. The story follows an extraordinary community of creatures, that call the waterhole ‘home’ over a season in their lives. They range from a family of elephants to a pair of hornbills (aka ‘Zazu’ of The Lion King) alongside dung-beetles, chameleons, bullfrogs, geese and killifish.

Storyline

In arid regions across Africa, a remarkable relationship between elephants and termites creates a waterhole – a green oasis which is central to every animal’s life. The story follows an extraordinary community of creatures, that call the waterhole ‘home’ over a season in their lives. They range from a family of elephants to a pair of hornbills (aka ‘Zazu’ of The Lion King) alongside dung-beetles, chameleons, bullfrogs, geese and killifish.

First Aired
October 14, 2023
Last Aired
October 14, 2023
Runtime
1h 30min
Seasons
1
Episodes
2
Status
Ended
Language
German
Network
PBS, ARTE
Production
Waterhole Films, Terra Mater Factual Studios, NHK, The WNET Group