Plot Synopsis

MYGRATIONS is a one-hour series that follows a team of 20 men and women, as they set out on foot -- unarmed and without a map or compass -- to follow in the footsteps of the wildebeests on a six-week journey. The human herd must cross hundreds of miles of scorched savannah -- where water, food and shelter are hard to find, but lethal predators roam unchecked -- to reach the Mara River, the pinnacle of the wildebeests' death-defying quest for life. Before embarking on their journey, the human herd load their packs with rations of food and water and seek guidance from a native tribe. While wildebeests are perfectly designed for the hurdles the migration presents, the humans are vulnerable in the face of such a primal test. With hundreds of miles in front of them, preparedness will be key to survival. As the migration progresses, the human herd of 20 -- made up of ex-special forces, survivalists, athletes, farmers and others -- will thin to a hard-core elite as individuals tap out due to exhaustion, hunger or injury. The remaining group will fight their way to the finish -- encountering mountains, deep ravines, impassable bogs, scorching plains and raging rivers. Beyond these fault lines, they must avoid countless predators lurking in long grass, in the water and in the shade of darkness. Every day brings them closer to safety while testing the limits of the human spirit and capability in Africa's most unforgiving playground. The human herd includes: Rob D. (Washington, D.C.; Former Navy SEAL; Age 48), whose time in the Navy taught him a number of skills that could prove vital in the savannah, including navigation, climbing, finding food and building shelter; Mimi S. (California; Community Outreach Officer; Age 53), an endurance athlete, marathon runner and an avid traveler, who will do anything to ensure the people around her don't struggle; Jason D. (West Virginia; Director, Bushcraft School; Age 44), an Army veteran and president of the North American Bushcraft School, where he teaches primitive survival skills; Tom S. (Hawaii; Executive Director; Age 63), who taught himself to live off the land at an early age and values his connection with the landscape and his Hawaiian heritage; Manu T. (California; Special Operations Training; Age 45), who joined the military at age 17, serving eight years, four in Combative Deployment Operations; Reza A. (California; Naturalist and Photographer; Age 30), who lives a double life, as a survival expert and as a high-society editorial photographer; Dan B. (California; Primitive Survival Specialist; Age 36), who has 10 years of experience as a professional backcountry survival expert and currently runs the California Survival School; Jens R. (New York, New York; Outdoor Educator; Age 44), who teaches canoeing and survival skills on the East River in New York City; Duke E. (Wyoming; Former Rodeo Rider; Age 36), who resides in what is considered the most remote town in the U.S., where he lives off the land, foraging fruits and berries, hunting and fishing; Sarah P. (South Carolina; Equestrian Manager; Age 30). Sarah loves living in the wild and is always on the lookout for new adventures, places to go and ways to challenge herself. Jesse H. (Georgia; Student/Veteran; Age 28), who served four years as a paratrooper in the U.S. Army and is now a student; Andrew B. (Oregon; Driver; Age 28), who lived in a small West African village in Senegal from the ages of 4 to 11, growing up with African tribespeople; Christanne M. (Missouri; Student; Age 19), who has the basic survival skills to find food, water and shelter, and isn't afraid of tackling new situations; Joshua R. (Washington; Sales Associate; Age 20), who entered basic training with the U.S. Army but failed to pass the initial training; Reggie S. (Pennsylvania; Extreme Sports Instructor; Age 51), who is determined not to let his disability get in the way of his success; Robin A. (New York; Fitness Instructor and Coach; Age 33), a trained lawyer, who decided to leave the profession after seven years to follow her passion for fitness and coaching; Amy R. (California; Zoologist; Age 29), who has been hugely passionate about wildlife and conservation from a young age; Keith E. (Pennsylvania; Dairy Farmer; Age 44), who is looking for an opportunity to test his mettle; Jesse K. (Colorado; Former S.E.R.E. Specialist; Age 42), who trained in the U.S. Air Force, specializing in Survival, Evasion, Resistance and Escape training; and David G. (Rhode Island; English Teacher and Entomophagist; Age 49), a substitute teacher and also an entomophagist, who studies and eats insects.
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On Monday, June 27, 2016 at 9pm ET/PT, Nat Geo premiered "Predator Alley," the season finale of MYGRATIONS. Only 32 miles -- and a soaring waterfall -- stand between the remaining herd and the finish line. Overcome by hunger, exhaustion and injuries, the group must fight to the end. A member with an infected leg is accused of slowing the group down, and another with dysentery and dehydration brings the herd to a standstill -- both struggle with the decision to tap out or go on. Meanwhile, lethal predators continue to be an ever-present threat.