Down the Mighty River with Steve Backshall
For more than 20 years naturalist Steve Backshall has dreamed of navigating New Guinea's uncharted Baliem River. This two-part series follows him and his team as they travel from its source to the sea.
- 2017-2017
- 1 season
- Documentary, Action & Adventure
For more than 20 years naturalist Steve Backshall has dreamed of navigating New Guinea's uncharted Baliem River. This two-part series follows him and his team as they travel from its source to the sea.
Season 1 Episode Guide
2 Episodes 2017
Episode 1
Episode #1.1
59 mins
Steve and his team begin their journey at Lake Habbema and brave some of the fiercest white water rapids in the world. Along the way they stay in a village belonging to the Dani tribe and venture into unexplored caves.
Episode 2
Episode #1.2
59 mins
The team travel down the lower gorge but find the river dangerously swollen by heavy rains. An excursion into the surrounding jungle leads to a hazardous night time return journey and contact with a local tribe.