Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve

Season 1

Starting his journey in South Africa, Simon travels around the coast of the Indian Ocean, heading up the east coast of Africa, around India and back down the western coast of Indonesia to SW Australia. The extraordinary adventure takes Simon to 16 countries, as he braves the horrors of front-line conflict in Mogadishu in Somalia, perhaps the most dangerous place on the planet, and visits the beautiful Maldives, Mauritius and the Seychelles.

Where to Watch Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve • Season 1

6 Episodes

South Africa to Zanzibar
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South Africa to ZanzibarSimon visits South Africa, Mozambique and Zanzibar, swimming with sharks on the way.
Madagascar to the Seychelles
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Madagascar to the SeychellesOn the second leg of his journey, Simon visits Madagascar, Mauritius and the Seychelles.
Kenya to Somaliland
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Kenya to SomalilandSimon Reeve travels from the coral coast of Kenya to the troubled Horn of Africa.
Oman to the Maldives
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Oman to the MaldivesSimon Reeve travels from Oman to the Maldives via Mumbai, the Indian Ocean's biggest port.
Sri Lanka to Bangladesh
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Sri Lanka to BangladeshThis stage of Simon Reeve's journey around the spectacular Indian Ocean takes him from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh. The island of Sri Lanka, with its strategic location and tropical spices, was a target for invaders and colonisers for centuries.
Indonesia to Australia
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Indonesia to AustraliaThe last leg of Simon Reeve's journey begins on the northern tip of Sumatra, near the epicentre of the 2004 tsunami, and takes him to the south western corner of Australia. In Banda Aceh, Sharia law is in force and Simon joins the local vice and virtue squad who patrol the streets and beaches to eradicate immoral behaviour.