South Africa, Aug. 19 -- National Geographic Wild is bringing viewers closer to Africa's most remarkable wildlife stories later this August, with a powerful lineup of documentaries set to air in themed pairs on weekends. Premiering on Saturdays and Sundays on National Geographic Wild (DStv 182, StarTimes 221), these double-bill slots explore the continent's most iconic landscapes and elusive creatures.

From the depths of the Okavango Delta to the wide expanse of the Indian Ocean and the rugged rainforests of Central Africa, these documentaries offer a compelling look at some of Africa's most extraordinary species and wildest habitats.

Premiere programming includes:

This documentary explores the unique wildlife Darwin missed when he pas...