: They rowed through hippo-infested waters, eventually having to abandon the raft to wade through a game trail.

By the end of the challenge, both survivalists showed incredible resilience: lost 21 pounds, and his PSR rose to 8.0 . Andrea lost 7.5 pounds, and her PSR rose to 7.5 .

: They reached the rescue boat after 21 grueling days. Final Results

: The area was teeming with dangerous animals, most notably the deadly hippopotamus.

The two left the wilderness not just as survivors, but as lifelong friends who proved that a shared soul and hard work can overcome even the darkest hours.

While Africa is famous for its "Big 5" predators, Joe and Andrea found themselves hunting what they jokingly called "Africa's Little 5"—minnows, chameleons, grubs, snails, and birds—just to stay afloat. The environment was brutal:

: A mountaineer and professional hide tanner from Wyoming, Joe brought a calm, steady energy and a starting PSR of 7.1.