Andrew Zimmern has never been a mainstream kind of guy. Now, in Bizarre World, he's ready to take his passion for learning about other cultures to the extreme as he dives face-first into the most unusual and unexpected traditions around the globe.
EPISODE 1
Belize
Andrew heads to the eye-catching country of Belize where he dives into the blue waters and gets up close and personal with sharks and sting rays. He also heads deep underground to explore an ancient cave where skeletons from the past still remain.
EPISODE 3
Kalahari
Andrew journeys to Botswana, where one of the oldest hunter-gatherer tribes teaches him how to live off the land and become one with their tight-knit community. Andrew gets the rare experience of living just as our ancestors once did centuries ago.
EPISODE 4
South Africa
Andrew explores urban South Africa, where he finds old traditions in unexpected places. In gritty Johannesburg, he faces one of the tallest jumps of his life. And in Cape Town, he rescues African penguins and rappels off of Table Mountain's steep cliff.
EPISODE 5
Sulawesi
Andrew travels to picturesque Sulawesi, a part of Indonesia where the funeral rituals are elaborate ancient customs still deeply rooted in the rich and colorful community of Tana Toraja. Andrew experiences an authentic Torajan funeral as a pallbearer.
EPISODE 6
Bali
Andrew explores the stunning Indonesian island of Bali, where every aspect of life is fraught with meaning and ritual. From dance to food to ceremonies, Andrew meets islanders who inject every moment with a sense of wonder and mystery.
EPISODE 7
Germany
Andrew is joined in Germany by Jasmin, the winner of an online fan contest. They explore Berlin's art scene and travel to Bavaria for some authentic German cuisine. They also take part in the World Body-Painting Festival by getting painted head to toe.
Andrew Zimmern
Chris Marino
Colleen Needles Steward
Dave Rodrick
LaDonna Acker
Tammy Bloom
