Safari TV is an Indian

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free to air television channel broadcasting in

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. It is an exploration channel based in Marangattupilly,

Kottayam Kottayam () is a city in the Kottayam district of Kerala, India. It is the district headquarters of the district and is located about north of the state capital Thiruvananthapuram. As per the 2011 Indian census, Kottayam has a population of ...

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. The channel is part of Safari Multimedia Pvt.Ltd, India. A TV channel running without advertising, Safari TV does not accept ads. Safari showcases the world through travelogues,

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s and programs highlighting

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. Safari TV Channel has production facilities and studios in Marangattupilly and Marine Drive, Ernakulam.

History

Safari TV was launched by Santhosh George Kulangara on 1 November 2013.

Branding

The Swahili word ''safari'' means journey. It originated from the

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word ''safar''. These words became used for any type of journey. The theme song, ''Neelakasha pookkal nullan'' was written by poet P. K. Gopi, composed and sung by Nandhu Kartha.

Programmes

Safari TV presents diverse programmes that provide entertainment and knowledge. It offers a variety of genres including world travel, Indian travel, other journeys, history,

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and

adventure An adventure is an exciting experience or undertaking that is typically bold, sometimes risky. Adventures may be activities with danger such as traveling, exploring, skydiving, mountain climbing, scuba diving, river rafting, or other extreme spo ...

. Programmes include: * Sancharam * Oru Sanchariyude Diary Kurippukal * Charithram Enniloode * History * Aa Yathrayil * Around the World in 30 Minutes * Animal Kingdom * Opera House * Charithram Chalachithram * Smrithi * Movies on the Road * Location Hunt * Movie Classics * Face to Face * World War II * Irupathaam Noottandu * Juthan * Freedom At Midnight * Mission Space * The History of Cinema * Club Class * Sancharam series (Caribbean kadalyatrakal, Baltic Diary etc..) * Sukritham Yoga (2013 - 2014) * Madhupalinte Yatrakal (2013 - 2014) * Weekend Destinations (2014) * The Story of USA * Military * Chaveer (Suicide bomber/Suicide squad) * Palestine * Sahasam (story of Adventure)

References

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