Episode 1
River of Monsters
The second largest river on Earth rises as a brook in the north of Zambia and provides a stage for one of the world's biggest mammal migrations
Where to watch Wild Congo
TV series
Wild Congo
20141 season7.0 / 10
The Congo: more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on our Earth.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Wild Congo premiered January 26, 2014. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The Congo: more powerful and dangerous than any other river, yet a sanctuary and home for some of the most wonderful creatures on our Earth.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 2
King Kong's Lair
Humanity's closest relatives can be found hidden deep inside the dense jungles of the Congo, home to three of Earth's four great ape species.
Where to watch Wild CongoEpisode information updated Jul 22, 2026
Available now in United States
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More about Wild Congo
Cast
Corey JohnsonNarrator
Credits
- Written by
- Steven Zorn
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Documentary
- Episodes
- 2
- Original language
- English
Networks & production
Nat Geo WildUnited States- Doclights GMBH
NDR NaturfilmGermany- Blue Planet FilmGermany
Themes
congonature documentary