1. Meru
Amazon Rating: 4.7
Number of Raters: 5162
When 76% of the 5162 people who watched Meru rate it with 5 – star rating, then there is no doubt that it deserves to be on the top of our list of 11 best nature documentaries on Amazon Prime. It documents first successful ascent of Meru Peak (Indian Himalayas) using the “Shark’s Fin,” route that is basically a 4,000 foot wall. The feat was achieved in 2011 by documentary’s co-director Jimmy Chin, and his two fellow climbers, Renan Ozturk and Conrad Anker. The documentary also tells the story about their unsuccessful attempt in 2008. You will not only get the insight into how hard it was to accomplish this, but you will also be able to enjoy in magnificent scenery.
