Adventurer Steve Backshall sets out to explore the mighty Baliem River in the island of New Guinea. Steve starts his journey at Lake Habema, where the river begins its life.
Adventurer and naturalist Steve Backshall sets out to explore one of the wildest rivers in the world, the mighty Baliem River in the island of New Guinea, just north of Australia. He is on a mission to discover the ancient tribes that live along its banks, explore unknown caves and meet the dangerous animals lurking in the river and surrounding jungle. But the only way to discover these hidden worlds is to travel the river from source to sea - a feat that has never been achieved before.
In this first episode, Steve starts his journey at Lake Habema, the body of water where the Baliem River begins its life. Embarking on a perilous expedition, Steve encounters some of the most extreme white-water rapids seen anywhere on the planet.
Exploring the land alongside the river, Steve uncovers spectacular caves that have never been explored before. He also encounters some of the animals that are unique to this part of the island.
Reaching the Baliem Grand Valley, Steve stays in a Dani village for the night, meeting members of this ancient tribe and sleeping next to the mummified remains of a 200-year-old Dani warrior.
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Clips
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Steve needs to prove he is up to the challenge
Duration: 01:28
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Steve tackles another rapid in the Baliem River
Duration: 02:36
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Steve meets members of the Dani Tribe
Duration: 00:52
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Steve explores the jungle of West Papua
Duration: 01:11
Credits
Role | Contributor |
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Presenter | Steve Backshall |
Presenter | Aldo Kane |
Presenter | Jordy Searle |
Series Producer | Alexis Girardet |
Producer | Ingrid Kvale |
Executive Producer | Jonathan Renouf |
Production Manager | Raewyn Dickson |
Production Coordinator | Kassi Jones |
Broadcasts
- Sun 12 Mar 2017 21:00
- Mon 13 Mar 2017 23:15Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Northern Ireland
- Thu 13 Apr 2017 03:05
- Sun 25 Mar 2018 19:00
- Mon 22 Oct 2018 15:45
- Sun 20 Jan 2019 21:00
- Sun 18 Apr 2021 18:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Sat 12 Mar 2022 11:00Βι¶ΉΤΌΕΔ Two except Scotland
- Sat 21 Oct 2023 19:00
- Sun 22 Oct 2023 02:55