Shhh!
There’s a family of mountain gorillas in the forests of Rwanda.
Soon you will see raging rivers, steamy rainforests and miles and miles of scorching deserts.
Welcome to BBC Earth's "Wild Africa," a stunning nature film, which premieres Jan. 8 at the Fernbank's IMAX Theatre.
The film, narrated by Helena Bonham Carter, will be shown daily and runs through May 19.
It was directed by Emmy-winning Patrick Morris and Neil Nightingale and Mike Slee.
Viewers will see amazing creatures like majestic lions, hungry crocodiles, graceful flamingos. The scenery is just as dramatic and awe-inspiring.
“Wild Africa” was filmed over 573 days with shooting locations across 13 countries.
The production team worked in challenging conditions – underwater, 100 percent humidity, temperatures of over 120 F, and altitudes of 19,000 feet.
Some of the key locations included the Okavango Delta, Botswana; the Red Sea, Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt; and the Namib-Naukluft National Park, Namibia.
The film also shows Friday evenings during Martinis & IMAX.
Tickets are $13 for adults, $12 for seniors, $11 for children and $8 for Museum members. They can be purchased by calling 404-929-6400 or through the Fernbank website.
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