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The remaining survivalists make a final push to the finish line; one survivalist, desperate for food, finds promise in the local antelope, while another contends with the emotional burden of leaving their family.

Alone

No Regrats

Burdened by a string of bad luck, the remaining participants find their chances of success begin to slip away; one survivalist addresses a ruined shelter, while another must find a way to avoid starvation after losing the strength to draw their bow.

The Promised Land

The remaining three survivalists continue to push their limits as they reach nearly a month in the Great Karoo Desert; one participant loses the use of a major tool and all their hope along with it; another faces a major setback.

Weak Spot

Starvation and exhaustion push the survivalists to their limits as wild game taunts them at every turn; while one participant looks for a reason to carry on, another teeters on the edge of their breaking point.

Echoes of Emptiness

In the aftermath of a freak storm, the remaining survivalists take stock of their place in the game; one participant takes a risk on an ambitious shelter, while another unknowingly finds themselves poised on a knife's edge.

Purpose

The survivalists finally begin to cash in on food as game proves to be plentiful; this prosperity is short-lived, however, as dark clouds loom in the distance.

The Tempest

As the tumultuous first week nears its end, the remaining survivalists focus on regaining their footing.

Finding a Foothold

The Karoo Desert's heat and lack of shade continue to force the survivalists to focus on water or risk dehydration.

Thirst Trap

Faced with skittish game and unfamiliar plants, the final group of survivalists quickly learns their earliest strategies will be met with unforgiving resistance.

Best Laid Plans

Ten new participants must survive in the Great Karoo desert as they face extreme temperatures, new species of predators and a host of exhausting challenges; a survivalist gets hit with a debilitating infection.

The Land of Great Thirst

A look back at dangerous and iconic moments from the past; from serious injuries to wild animal encounters, hazardous situations test the steadfast survivalists on their adventures.

Most Dangerous Moments

The 10 survivalists of "Alone: Africa" embark on their journey from orientation camp to Launch; they familiarize themselves with the Great Karoo Desert and the trials and tribulations that await them.

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Participants are forced to use their wits when left in the wilderness with nothing but a backpack; struggling with harsh weather, hostile locations and aggressive wildlife.

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