Scout's Safari facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Scout's Safari
The main characters of Scout's Safari, from left, Cheryl, Roger, Scout, Tyler, Bongani and C.B.
Created by	Thomas W. Lynch
Starring	Anastasia Baranova Freedom Hadebe Jarred Uys Chantell Stander Ashley Dowds Hlomla Dandala
Country of origin	United States South Africa
Original language(s)	English
No. of seasons	2
No. of episodes	26
Production
Production location(s)	South Africa
Running time	22 minutes
Distributor	Lynch Entertainment, later referred to as Tom Lynch Company between 2003
Release
Original network	Discovery Kids NBC
Original release	October 5, 2002 (2002-10-05) – February 7, 2004 (2004-02-07)

Scout's Safari is an American teen comedy-drama TV series. It was shown on Discovery Kids and on Saturday mornings on NBC. The show was created by Thomas W. Lynch, who also made The Secret World of Alex Mack.

About the Show: Scout's African Adventure

The story is about a teenage girl named Jennifer "Scout" Lauer. She used to live a simple life in New York City. But then her dad, who is a photographer, had to travel the world for a year. This meant Scout had to move to South Africa. She went to live with her mom, Cheryl, and her new stepdad, Roger. They lived at a resort.

In South Africa, Scout found a whole new world. She started a new school and met up with her old friend, Bongani. Bongani is proud of his Zulu culture. He lives with his uncle, C.B., who is a veterinarian (an animal doctor). Bongani often helps Scout make good choices. Scout also had to deal with her stepbrother, Tyler. He was a bit of a know-it-all. She kept in touch with her best friend, Sherna, using a webcam. As the series went on, Scout started to feel more at home in her new surroundings.

Meet the Characters

Main Characters

• Anastasia Baranova plays Jennifer "Scout" Lauer.
• Freedom Hadebe plays Bongani.
• Jarred Uys plays Tyler Shickler.
• Chantell Stander plays Cheryl Lauer-Shickler.
• Ashley Dowds plays Roger Shickler.
• Hlomla Dandala plays Carlton "C.B." Boone.

Other Characters

• Dana de Agrella plays Sherna Puckett.
• Ma Afrika Kekana plays Nandi Ngwenyo.
• Roxanne Burger plays Sophie Turner.

Seasons and Episodes

The show had 2 seasons and a total of 26 episodes.

Season 1 Highlights (2002–03)

The first season introduces Scout to her new life in South Africa.

• Departure: Scout arrives in South Africa. She meets Bongani again and learns about a man trying to buy their lodge. Scout and Bongani find out he is a poacher.
• Lost in Africa: Scout gets lost in a town and learns about Zulu culture. She even helps protect a village from a wild cobra.
• An Elephant Never Forgets: Scout faces her fear of wild animals. She helps rescue a baby elephant and names her Sherna.
• Science Friction: Scout starts her new school. She gets into a bit of trouble but learns to take responsibility.
• The Lie: Scout learns her friend Nandi lives in a settlement. She realizes that true friendship doesn't care where someone lives.
• Rites of Passage: Scout explores different cultures and what it means to grow up. She rescues a trapped lion cub.
• Constellation Consolation: Scout bonds with her stepdad, Roger, during a camping trip gone wrong. They learn to respect each other.
• Released: Tyler has nightmares about a spider. Scout helps release a zebra into the wild.
• The Visitor: Scout's friend Sherna visits from New York. Scout learns about friendship when Sherna gets along well with Bongani.
• Time to Go: Scout has to say goodbye to the elephant Sherna. Tyler learns to teach a parrot to talk.
• A Night at the Lodge: A storm traps everyone at the lodge. Scout thinks she sees a ghost.
• Kruger's Gold: Scout and her friends go on a treasure hunt. They learn that friendship is more valuable than gold.
• Fathers: Scout's dad visits. Scout decides she wants to stay in South Africa.

Season 2 Highlights (2003–04)

The second season continues Scout's adventures and growth in Africa.

• The Gift: Scout discovers she has a special way of connecting with animals.
• Shark!: Scout faces a bull shark in the river. She helps save Bongani from danger.
• The Ritual: Scout learns to respect other cultures and traditions. Tyler learns about teamwork.
• Brushfire: Scout and Bongani get caught in a brushfire. They are guided to safety by a cheetah.
• Potions: Scout tries to save a sick baby animal. She learns about life and loss.
• Live to Play: Bongani's soccer teammate is sick. Bongani learns to be supportive of his friend.
• Ghost Cat: Scout helps solve the mystery of a "ghost cat." It turns out to be an escaped tiger.
• Know It All: Scout learns the importance of listening and following instructions.
• Contraband: Scout and Bongani help stop a person trying to illegally transport a rare white lion cub.
• Rumors: Scout and Bongani deal with rumors about their friendship. They decide to let things happen naturally.
• Diamonds: Scout finds a family secret about a hidden diamond. She learns to trust her instincts with animals.
• My Big Fat Zulu Wedding: Scout attends a Zulu wedding. She learns more about Zulu culture and how to fit in.
• Life Goes On: Scout and Bongani face big changes. They learn that saying goodbye is part of growing up. This is the final episode of the series.

See also

In Spanish: Scout en África para niños