Extreme Africa (2016): cast, story & where to watch

2016 · Series · ★ 8.5

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Released in 2016, Extreme Africa is a documentary series.

What it’s about. Africa's diverse terrain is as awesome as it is deadly. With scalding volcanic fields, scorched-earth deserts, and violent waterways, discover what lives in some of the world's most inhospitable places and see how these species have adapted to thrive where others would perish.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, Extreme Africa sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel and Paramount+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Extreme Africa page.

If you liked it. Fans of Extreme Africa tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Extreme Africa (2016)?
In US, Extreme Africa is available to stream on Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel . Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Extreme Africa worth watching?
Extreme Africa holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
When was Extreme Africa released?
Extreme Africa was released in 2016.