Series synopsis
Secret Africa: Into the Wild is a British drama television series that premiered on Channel 4 on April 18, 2026. It stars Lucy Shepherd.
Explorer Lucy Shepherd and a group of nomadic Indigenous hunter‑gatherers set off on foot across Tanzania and through one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.
Premise
Explorer Lucy Shepherd and a group of nomadic Indigenous hunter‑gatherers set off on foot across Tanzania and through one of Africa’s last great wildernesses.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Lucy Shepherd as Self
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 3 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 3 | April 18, 2026 | May 2, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Episode 1 - Hyena Lucy must adapt to life as a hunter-gatherer and earn the respect of the tribesmen, whose knowledge, skills and understanding of the land will be vital for the expedition ahead. |
April 18, 2026 |
| 2 |
Episode 2 - Elephant Halfway through their trek, Lucy and the team face dense forests and the ever-present threat of elephants, as rations run dangerously low. |
April 25, 2026 |
| 3 |
Episode 3 - Lion The team enter the Serengeti where lions roam free and danger is always near. With water running out, their final challenge awaits. |
May 2, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Channel 4 |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 18, 2026 |
| Last aired | April 18, 2026 |
| Status | continue |