Expedition Africa.... A New Kind of Reality TV

"Dr. Livingstone, I presume?"

On May 31st, a new television show comes to the History Channel. Expedition Africa will take viewers on the legendary journey of Sir Henry Morton Stanley, the extraordinary individual charged with the task of finding fellow explorer, Dr. John Livingstone, who vanished in the African wilderness in the later 19th century.

In 1866, Livingstone, the most popular explorer and adventurer of his time, set course from Zanzibar into the African frontier. His mission was to locate the source of the Nile River, a task other explorers had failed to achieve. Over the course of his journey, his team members deserted him, leaving his fate unknown. This turn of events would ultimately lead fellow explorer and journalist, Stanely, to lead an expedition in search of his whereabouts.

On May 31st, viewers will watch 4 modern day explorers attempt an unique journey. They will travel in Stanley's footsteps, using primitive technology, much like the exploration equipment of the 19th century. With only a map and compass to guide them, they will get a true taste of what it was like for the original explorers.



The modern day expedition will consist of 4 core team members. Each of them brings a unique and essential skill to the mission. You can view their profiles below.












It looks like the History Channel is taking their turn at "Adventure Reality" television, which has worked for some channels, like Discovery's "Man vs. Wild" and "The Alaska Experiment," so we will have to wait and see if they can pull it off, too. Check back later for a review!

Expedition Africa airs on the History Channel on Sunday, May 31st, at 10:00 pm.