Stephen Tompkinson (star of ITVs Wild at Heart) is on an extraordinary journey across Africa. Travelling from one side of the continent to the otheracross mountains, savannah and deserts - he encounters some of its most fascinating animals, and meets the peoplevets, trackers, rangers, and hunterswho live and work alongside them. On the way he finds a baboon that thinks its a goat, has a close encounter with a silverback gorilla, walks with lions, and visits the worlds only vulture restaurant. Hes guaranteed a unique view of this extraordinary place because - inspired by Jules Verne - hes travelling in a hot air balloon. And, after crash landings, bad weather, and a rescue by Maasai tribesmen, Stephen discovers that travelling by balloon is often unpredictable, but always thrilling.