Into the Congo with Ben Fogle

Into the Congo with Ben Fogle

Exploring the remote rainforests of the Congo and meeting the tribes that live there. Ben Fogle experiences the vibrant culture that makes the country the 'beating heart of Africa'. Ben arrives in the capital Brazzaville where he prepares for a two-day journey into the wilderness to visit one of the longest-surviving cultures in the world, the Mbendjele BaYaka tribe living deep in the jungle in traditional huts made from leaves

Created By

Status

Ended

Original Name

Into the Congo with Ben Fogle

First Air Date

February 18, 2024

Last Air Date

March 3, 2024

Seasons

1

Episodes

3

Language

English

Production Companies

Networks

Channel 5

Episode 3
S01E03

Episode 3

Ben's final leg takes in daredevil fishing, where over a million cubic feet of water flow every second, and Congolese wrestling - in which fighters set themselves on fire, brandish live snakes and eat bottles.

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