Into the Congo with Ben Fogle: Story, Cast and Series Facts

Story and premise

In this thrilling new series, fearless adventurer Ben Fogle embarks on his most extreme journey to date… into the Congo, one of the most mysterious and perilous places on earth.

Ben travels deep into the Congo's remote and stunning rainforests, to immerse himself with native tribes and to discover how ancient ways of life are still thriving. He encounters some of the planet's most awe-inspiring wildlife, coming face to face with the majestic and elusive lowland gorillas.

From the shores of the mighty Congo River to the bustling streets of Brazzaville, Ben encounters inspiring people, from glass-eating voodoo wrestlers to dandy-style fashionistas, and experiences the vibrant culture that makes Congo "the beating heart of Africa". Join Ben on this epic journey of adventure and discovery as he explores the hidden wonders and secrets of this magical land.

Series details

• Title: Into the Congo with Ben Fogle
• Format: Documentary
• Language: English
• Genres: Adventure, Travel
• Premiere date: 2024-02-18
• Status in TVmaze: Running
• Network listed by TVmaze: 5
• Network country: United Kingdom
• Typical episode runtime: 60 minutes
• TVMaze ID: 74679

Cast and credited roles

• Ben Fogle — Ben Fogle

Seasons in the TVmaze catalogue

• Season 1: premiered 2024-02-18; final listed air date 2024-03-03; episode order: 3.

Source and licence

Adapted from Into the Congo with Ben Fogle on TVmaze. The synopsis is reproduced as plain text; catalogue facts, cast and season records are selected and reformatted. This adapted text is available under CC BY-SA 4.0, following the TVmaze API licence. Network and web-channel credits identify the service listed in this source; they do not establish current streaming availability.