HEART OF DARKNESS - Spirits are on the upswing as the expedition starts its trek to the Malagarasi. The group reaches an abandoned village where they reluctantly set up camp near croc-infested waters (they would learn that the village was abandoned because crocs attacked the children). Pasquale and Benedict find themselves getting along, while Kevin [...]

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MALARIA CLAIMS AN EXPLORER - Benedict and Pasquale reach an uneasy truce as the explorers trek to Tabora, site of the Livingstone house. There, one of the team comes down with malaria–ironically, the same place where Stanley contracted it. This puts the future of the expedition entirely in question. They decide to continue, and the [...]

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MALARIA CLAIMS AN EXPLORER - Benedict and Pasquale reach an uneasy truce as the explorers trek to Tabora, site of the Livingstone house. There, one of the team comes down with malaria–ironically, the same place where Stanley contracted it. This puts the future of the expedition entirely in question. They decide to continue, and the [...]

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DANGER IN THE DESERT - The explorers arrive at the Bahi Swamp–despite its name, a harsh desert landscape. While there, they arrange to hire donkeys to help carry supplies for the next stage of the trip. The plan is to beat the heat by setting out at 4am, but things don’t work out as planned. [...]

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Terrible weather conditions turn the expedition into a struggle for survival. As the explorers begin the day’s hike, they realize they only have 30 days to complete their journey because of rainy season. Progress is hampered by heavy rains, and the group fears for hypothermia. They slog through the mud and the rain and when [...]

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AFRICAN MONSOON - Terrible weather conditions turn the expedition into a struggle for survival. As the explorers begin the day’s hike, they realize they only have 30 days to complete their journey because of rainy season. Progress is hampered by heavy rains, and the group fears for hypothermia. They slog through the mud and the [...]

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HUNTERS BECOME THE HUNTED - The Explorers move on the Mkata Plain which is baking hot and parched dry. Water will become a critical issue for them. They marvel at the giraffes, elephants, zebra and other game grazing nearby but they also recognize the dangers of this environment. General illness seems to be afflicting everyone. [...]

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Airs Sunday June 14th at 10/9c on HISTORY. HUNTERS BECOME THE HUNTED - The Explorers move on the Mkata Plain which is baking hot and parched dry. Water will become a critical issue for them. They marvel at the giraffes, elephants, zebra and other game grazing nearby but they also recognize the dangers of this [...]

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After a long days trek, Kevin stops to record his thoughts about hardships of their journey. If they are to succeed, they will have to get used to the treacherous wilderness.

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In this deleted scene from the June 7th episode, Benedict explains how the team needs to carefully choose where they camp.

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