TV Nature - Season 20 Episode 4 : Africa: Mountains of Faith Nature - Season 20 Episode 4 : Africa: Mountains of Faith 7.8/10 by 39 users Isolated by mountains, Ethiopia is a center of spirituality. Here, faith is a driving force in the lives of many. This episode explores the depths of Ethiopia's religious beliefs. In the holy highland town of Lalibela, young Kibkab Wodemariam studies each day in hopes of becoming a priest. In the hills above Lalibela, Abba Defar labors at bringing to life his vision of a cathedral hewn from mountain rock. Will Kibkab Wodemariam be rewarded for his studies with the honor of participating in the annual procession for the holy day of Timkat? And will Abba Defar ever complete his mammoth symbol of faith in the Ethiopian highlands? Details Casts Posters Images Title Nature - Season 20 Episode 4 : Africa: Mountains of Faith Alternative Titles Nature with George Page First Air Date 1982-10-10 Last Air Date 2025-10-29 Number of Episodes 683 Number of Seasons 44 Genres Documentary, Family, Networks PBS, Casts Plot Keywords , Episodes List Nature Season 20 :Episode 1 Africa: Savanna Homecoming Africa: Savanna Homecoming 2001-09-09 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 2 Africa: Desert Odyssey Africa: Desert Odyssey 2001-09-16 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 3 Africa: Voices of the Forest Africa: Voices of the Forest 2001-09-23 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 4 Africa: Mountains of Faith Africa: Mountains of Faith 2001-09-30 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 5 Africa: Love in the Sahel Africa: Love in the Sahel 2001-10-07 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 6 Africa: Restless Waters Africa: Restless Waters 2001-10-14 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 7 Africa: Leopards of Zanzibar Africa: Leopards of Zanzibar 2001-10-21 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 8 Africa: Southern Treasures Africa: Southern Treasures 2001-10-28 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 9 Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies Cloud: Wild Stallion of the Rockies 2001-11-04 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 10 Dogs: the Early Years Dogs: the Early Years 2001-11-11 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 11 Animals Behaving Badly Animals Behaving Badly 2001-11-18 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 12 Ravens Ravens 2001-12-16 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 13 Condition Black Condition Black 2002-01-13 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 14 The White Elephants of Thailand with Meg Ryan The White Elephants of Thailand with Meg Ryan 2002-02-10 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 15 Song of the Earth with David Attenborough Song of the Earth with David Attenborough 2002-04-07 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 16 Big Red Roos Big Red Roos 2002-04-14 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy... Nature Season 20 :Episode 17 The Polar Bears of Churchill with Ewan McGregor The Polar Bears of Churchill with Ewan McGregor 2002-05-19 Consistently stunning documentaries transport viewers to far-flung locations ranging from the torrid African plains to the chilly splendours of icy...