Discover Africa

Discover Africa is a series of anthropological documentaries shot from within the heart of Africa. The programme grows from Zimbabwe, where the producing company, Video Promotions, is based. The series, however, has a scope stretching beyond the borders of Zimbabwe hence the ‘Africa’ aspect in the title. Discover Africa is a visual journey across Africa.The programmes under the series cover a myriad of amazing socio-cultural and geographical themes. The series depicts some extraordinary practices in the way Africans interact, co-exist, and adapt to their environment. It also captures some breathtaking geographical and historical features that make the continent a hub of tourism.

The programmes in the series include the following:

Croc Tail

Episode 101: Victoria Falls
This is a typical tourist video on the magical Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe. It affords the viewer a close to real view of this world heritage site. This programme shows the falls from the air, from the edge, from both the Zimbabwe and the Zambia sides. The viewer is invited to discover this great wonder of creation. This episode shows the various fun and games to be experienced by those visiting the Falls. Bungee jumping, gorge swing, white water rafting, canoeing and flying fox are some forms of entertainment available to visitors- and all this is amply captured in the programme. The episode also affords a view of the Victoria Falls town and its various pleasure

.

Traditional Dancing
This episode shows various dances from different cultures in Southern Africa. The episode is shot at Victoria Falls where tourists from around the globe can enjoy the art of dancing. The drumming, the humming and singing and the gestures all combine to show the uniqueness of African traditional dancing. The attire of the dancers by itself also speaks the story of Africa.
The Nyau, Makishi and Ndebele dancers are only a few of the dancing groups showcasing their talent in the African night in this video. The dancing routines shown by these groups are similar within the region. In Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa and Namibia- one can find the same dances. DVD US$25