Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve(2012)

Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve is a travel documentary series following broadcaster Simon Reeve as he circumnavigates one of the world's most dynamic coastlines. Beginning in South Africa, Reeve travels north along Africa's east coast, across India, and down through Indonesia to southwestern Australia, visiting 16 countries in total. The journey balances breathtaking natural beauty with sobering encounters: he witnesses the conflict in Mogadishu, Somalia—one of the planet's most dangerous regions—while also exploring idyllic island nations like the Maldives, Mauritius, and the Seychelles. Reeve's expedition reveals the diverse cultures, geographies, and challenges that define the Indian Ocean region, combining adventure with unflinching reportage on contemporary global issues.