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.

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The Team Faces an Obstacle
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.
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The Team Faces an Obstacle
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The Team Faces an Obstacle
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Everyone joins together to help navigate two boats packed with kit through rough waters. Too difficult to steer onboard an
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The Wildlife of Suriname
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The Wildlife of Suriname
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During their time on the river, Steve and Aldo spot curious capuchin monkeys hopping amongst the trees as well as capybara
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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 t
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Behind the Scenes: the Ghost River Expedition

Steve standing above Ile Falls.
Ile Falls | Credit: Michel Boijen/True to Nature Ltd.
Brown Capucin Monkey looks on from the canopy.
Brown Capucin Monkey looks on from the canopy. | Credit: Michel Boijen/True to Nature Ltd.
Sunrise on the unnamed river.
Sunrise on the unnamed river. | Credit: Graham MacFarlane/True to Nature Ltd.
Steve and Aldo look on at the rapids.
Steve and Aldo look on at the rapids. | Credit: Michel Boijen/True to Nature Ltd.
Steve in front of Ile Falls.
Steve in front of Ile Falls. | Credit: Michel Boijen/True to Nature Ltd.
Graham MacFarlane
Aldo Kane | Credit: Graham MacFarlane/True to Nature Ltd.
Steve observes a Suriname spider.
Steve observes a Suriname spider. | Credit: Parker Brown/True to Nature Ltd.
Steve rows his inflatable boat on the unnamed river.
Steve rows his inflatable boat on the unnamed river. | Credit: Graham MacFarlane/True to Nature Ltd.
Steve holding an Aimara (Wolf Fish).
Steve holding an Aimara (Wolf Fish). | Credit: Parker Brown/True to Nature Ltd.
Steve catches a caiman.
Steve catches a caiman. | Credit: Parker Brown/True to Nature Ltd.
Steve rows his inflatable boat on the unnamed river.
Steve rows his inflatable boat on the unnamed river. | Credit: Graham MacFarlane/True to Nature Ltd.