JOHANESBURG, 7 November 2024: Following the recent broadcast of the National Geographic series, Team Sayari, the energetic team of budding conservationists is back on screens in the next instalment of the youth-led conservation programme. Taking their journeys further, in short, compact episodes, Team Sayari, A Journey Beyond, is now airing on National Geographic Wild (DStv: 182, StarSat: 221) on Saturdays at 13:00 (CAT). One new 5-minute episode premieres on the channel per week, and is available on the National Geographic Youtube channel directly thereafter. 

Led by the programme’s goal to inspire meaningful, impactful behavioural change in young viewers across the continent and create the next generation of environmental conservation leaders, Team Sayari took children on adventurous journeys, in which the wonders of the natural world, and the need to live more lightly on the planet, were revealed. Now, viewers will get to reconnect with the presenters in East Africa and South Africa to see where their conservation journeys have led them and experience even more nature-based fun. Kenya-based Mysha Hodson, Marita Lucas, Jack Norton-Griffith, Shanah Manjeru and Adarsh Nagda and South African Atule Mazane, Khahliso Khojane and Thandolwethu Fani are all back with new adventures and lifelong learnings.

Episodes include:

Thando, Green Creativity: Thando is turning trash into treasure! After her Bottle Top Fashion Show, she visits Upcycle in Joburg with her brother. Can they create something awesome from waste?

Beyond the Comfort Zone: Atule & JP: Athule returns to Simon’s Town, Cape Town, where he meets Ocean Conservationist, Juneid Petersen. Together they lead a beach clean-up with a group of local youngsters.

Khahliso and The Black Mermaid: Khahliso reunites with “The Black Mermaid”, at the Two Ocean’s Aquarium in Cape Town. Together they explore the wonders of the aquatic world.

Jack’s Snake Safari Adventure: Jack returns to Watamu Snake Park for a wild adventure! This time, he’s on the lookout for the shy and elusive Hook-nose Beak Snake. Will he finally spot it in the wild?

Shanah—Bush, Camera, Action! Shanah and Marita join a mystery wildlife photographer to snap amazing shots in Nairobi National Park. But will they capture the perfect picture and get likes aplenty? Look out for a special visit from photography whizz Adarsh!

Seeds of change: Mysha: Mysha visits Karura Forest to plant a tree in honour of her hero. Can she make her dream of a greener world come true?

“For over 130 years, National Geographic has been igniting the explorer in all of us, and using the power of science, exploration, education, and storytelling to illuminate and protect the wonders of our world. Team Sayari embodies this mission, encouraging kids to learn more about the planet and become the next generation of conservationists,” said Christine Service, General Manager of The Walt Disney Company Africa. “In Team Sayari, A Journey Beyond, we get to see how the vibrant young presenters we met in the first season continue to embrace conservation and further their ambitions to protect the beauty of the natural world.”

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