Expedition

Suriname - Ghost River

Join Steve Backshall in a region of Suriname that’s so remote, it could conceal undiscovered natural wonders. He and his team travel deep into the jungle to kayak an unnamed river. The journey results in a surprise beyond their wildest dreams.

Episode 9 Preview | Suriname - Ghost River

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Join Steve Backshall in a region of Suriname that’s so remote, it could conceal undiscovered natural wonders. He and his team travel deep into the jungle to kayak an unnamed river. The journey results in a surprise beyond their wildest dreams.

Previews + Extras

  • Ghost River: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    Ghost River

    S1 E9 - 54s

    Jungle expert Michel Boeijen and Surinamese guide Ile Opodi join Steve on his latest journey through Suriname. As they map out their route, they brainstorm names for an unexplored river, settling on Ghost River.

  • The Team Faces an Obstacle: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Team Faces an Obstacle

    S1 E9 - 2m

    Everyone joins together to help navigate two boats packed with kit through rough waters. Too difficult to steer onboard and risking the possibility of boat damage, they must wade through the deep channel, pushing the boats by foot.

  • The Wildlife of Suriname: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Wildlife of Suriname

    S1 E9 - 2m 1s

    During their time on the river, Steve and Aldo spot curious capuchin monkeys hopping amongst the trees as well as capybaras, the world’s largest rodent.

  • A New Discovery: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    A New Discovery

    S1 E9 - 2m 32s

    The team celebrates when they come across an immense waterfall on the river. Now one of the largest waterfalls in Suriname, it has yet to be marked on any map.

  • The Jungle at Night: asset-mezzanine-16x9

    The Jungle at Night

    S1 E9 - 4m 32s

    Hidden in the tangled web of forest, there are over 7,500 species of plants and animals, alongside countless numbers of insects and arachnids. Steve goes into the jungle at night to discover some of the species that come out when darkness hits.

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