Mashatu, Land of Leopards is a gripping new documentary that follows the fate of a leopard family impacted by
climate change.
The doc, which was filmed over 3 years, is set entirely in Southern Africa’s Mashatu Game Reserve, 42-000 hectares
of privately owned land in the conserved wilderness area known as the Northern Tuli Game Reserve. Mashatu is
globally renowned for incredible leopard sightings and is one of the last natural havens for free-roaming leopards.
The reserve lies in the remote eastern corner of Botswana where the Limpopo and Shashe Rivers converge, where
Botswana, South Africa and Zimbabwe come together.
An exceptionally diverse landscape, the backdrop features wide open plains, grassland, riverine forests, rocky
hills, marshland and majestic sandstone ridges.
Using cutting-edge technology including drones and high-sensitivity low light cameras, the documentary captures rare
images of a fascinating species, revealing behaviours never-before- observed. It is directed by Julien Naar, with
Wim and Mags Vorster of Wild Web Africa as cinematographers and field producers, and produced by ZED for France
Télévisions, National Geographic & RTS.
"The Wild Sides", 2023.
The TV Insider magazine wrote:
Get ready for an awe-inspiring wildlife experience as "The Wild Sides", a breathtaking 3-part series, makes its
highly anticipated debut on BBC America.
Narrated with masterful finesse by Colin Salmon known for his roles in 'Eastenders' and 'Doctor Who'.
In this remarkable series viewers will be taken on a riveting exploration of the lives of elephants, cheetahs,
leopards, jackals and baboons, all coexisting side-by-side in the stunning wilderness of Mashatu Game Reserve in
Botswana, where their intertwining sagas collide.
"The Wild Sides" offers a unique glimpse into the lives of these extraordinary animals. In an extreme landscape like
Mashatu, the paths of all animal families intersect, and each plot is deeply influenced by the next. As the story
unfolds, audiences will discover that everyone has their side of the story, and the interactions between these
diverse species create a captivating tapestry of life in the wild.
Through the challenges of drought, the trials of floods, and the abundance of their surroundings, the elephants,
cheetahs, leopards, jackals and baboons call Mashatu their home. Witness their remarkable journey as the navigate
their shared habitat, showcasing resilience, cooperation and survival in this captivating natural world. Don't miss
the spellbinding experience of "The Wild Sides" as it takes you on an unforgettable adventure into the heart of the
wilderness".