Stalking Africa's Big Five in Phinda (Part 2)
Back at Phinda Private Game Reserve, days two and three deliver epic wildlife—can we finally spot the most elusive member of Africa’s Big Five?

Episode Overview
On our second and third days at Phinda Private Game Reserve in South Africa, we're in search of more beautiful wildlife — and we don't come up empty-handed. Will we finally find the one member of Africa's "Big Five" that's proven most elusive?
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