Bonné de Bod is back, and this time she unlocks the mysteries of Mother Nature in 13 adrenaline-packed episodes. Bonné travels to some of the most spectacular corners of our planet –– from South Africa to the Namib desert to the Sierra Nevada mountains in North America to the crystal blue waters of the Caribbean –– where she meets dedicated researchers, scientists and vets, who not only work with creatures large and small, but have realized their dreams of doing their “9-to-5” in the wild.
Bonné brings out the warmth and passion that these top scientists have for their research subjects, giving us uplifting insights into the human spirit. But this is also a journey of discovery for Bonné, as she immerses herself into their wild lives like never before. Armoured with a chainmail suit she descends into the ocean to dive with sharks, ascends the largest tree species on earth with climbing ropes, sprints into seal colonies, goes dune hunting for superpowered goggas, helps to catch lions in the darkness of night and takes a seat in the SANParks helicopter over Kruger, the jewel of the nation. Bonné has a grounded, authentic relatability that helps viewers connect to the conservation scientists and see nature’s beauty through their eyes.

Acclaimed director, Susan Scott helms the production with her award winning footage and writing. Bonné and Susan as a duo have filmed on five continents around the globe and are known for getting access into wilderness places that are isolated and tough to film in, but hold incredible beauty.

See the world through the lens of these award-winning filmmakers every Sunday night at 8:30pm, exclusive to kykNET channel 144, DStv. All episodes have English subtitles.

In this wildlife crime thriller, two first time filmmakers embed themselves on the front-lines of the rhino poaching crisis where they are witness to the war unfolding. Carving out six months to film, the women quickly find themselves immersed in a world far largerand more dangerous than they had imagined, only emerging from their odyssey four years later. Gaining unprecedented access in Africa and revealing extraordinary undercover footage in Asia, they capture the panorama of the global trade in rhino horn. Winning 30 awards at 40 film festivals around the world, the film has become critically acclaimed.

Kingdoms of Fire, Ice & Fairy Tales’ is the second film by Bonné de Bod and Susan Scot.

KINGDOMS is a departure for the duo as they immerse themselves in environments far different from their work of exposing crimes against the planet. From temperatures bordering minus 20º in the Arctic Circle to the scalding thermal vents of Yellowstone’s super-volcano and the enchanting trees of the Black Forest… their quest finds that the planet never disappoints. They leave the Arctic Circle as the pandemic is breaking out with a warning in the skies…