Times Are Changing

Times Are Changing is the sixth episode of Survivor: Africa.

Day 15 (Night)
The Samburu tribe returns to camp having just voted Briallen from the game, deciding to keep Adela over her, who Soledad and Mary felt offered a better deal, in that she has a stronger relationship with the other ex-Samburu members, giving them the possibility to form new allies at the merge. Kris lays down by the fire, placing his leg on a nearby log, complaining that his ankle is still in pain.

The tribe begin to pack away for the night, with Adela offering to keep watching, hoping to show her gratitude by letting her tribe members rest early.

Reward
Challenge: Survivor Quiz Sitting on the top row of bleachers, each team will be asked a series of questions pertaining to Africa. Answer the question correctly and move down a row on the bleachers. The first team to be standing on the ground after answering the most questions correctly wins

Reward:A full food buffet including Mountain Dew, pasta salad with vegetables, a plate full of sandwiches, and cookies for dessert.

Winner: Samburu

Boran
The Boran tribe returns to camp having just lost the reward challenge. Although the entire tribe is frustrated at losing out on the feast, David has taken a positive from the day, giving him hope for the future of his game. "boran"

- We may have lost today, but I feel a little part of me won when I saw Adela walking onto her tribes mat. My gut told me that she would go home, and that Briallen would find a way to work her way into the fold. Thankfully my gut was wrong, and my ally stays alive. I know that if my tribe loses tomorrow I'm in deep trouble... but if Samburu lose again Adela is going... I feel like the merge is going to be problematic for my game no matter what, and its a shame that I cant seem to think of any solution that could save Adela from her inevitable departure... Sadly I cant be that smart.

"boran"

- Really Phillis!? You want to throw shade at me because we lost!? I'll rise to it, whatever...

The two continue to argue, both shouting at one another, with Phillis targeting Marsha as the cause for the lose. Eventually Marsha walks away, stating that she doesn't want to pointlessly argue with someone "so irrational". Phillis turns to her tribe members, stating that Marsha walking off is proof that she feels guilty for costing them the win. Don and Ingrid both walk off, not wanting to take part in the inevitable bitching. Don goes to collect firewood, whilst Ingrid follows Marsha, feeling sympathy towards the outcaste Boran member.

"boran"

- Phillis continues her tirades against other members of her tribe, this time aiming her anger at Marsha. The thing is we hold no power here, so I just have to sit there and agree with the nutcase that she's in the right. Like 'yeah, sure... whatever you say Phillis'

"boran"

- I suddenly get pulled into Phillis' speech on alliances, when I have no idea where its going. I just did the safest thing and nodded and agreed. I'm not even in an alliance as far as I'm aware! I'm loyal to Boran, and I want to be loyal to them until the end of this game. David, Luigino and Ingrid are dangerous in this game, but Phillis is more concerned with taking out who she argues with. It's a shame she argues with eighty per cent of the people in the game.

The four place their hands in a pile, agreeing on the supposed deal made between them, despite the actual deal being unclear to Abbas, who is worried that Boran is falling apart before his eyes. "boran"

- I originally worried that I was heading out of this game as soon as Boran lost a challenge, but its now apparent to me that I'm in a much better position than Marsha. Phillis has set her sites on Marsha and clearly wants her out of the game, and I hope we lose the next challenge if it means we can send her home because that keeps my old Samburu alliance safe. I'll happily shake on a deal with Phillis now if it gets my group that one step further, and then if need be I'll cut her throat before she has a chance to know what we were planning. She's stupid... There's a reason the four of us have outlasted the other half of our tribe, and it wasn't by playing passive games. (laughs)

"boran"

- Times are changing in this game, and its getting to the point where we all need to set ourselves up for the merge. I know that Boran has failed. We may have won challenges, but we paid the price in that we weren't able to ditch the dead weight in time. Therefore, I've set up a group of the stronger Boran members, alongside the desperate Samburu members. Together we will control the first few merge votes, before I decide where the game goes from there. Its all falling into place and I'm confident that this game is mine.

Samburu
The Samburu tribe return to camp having just won the reward challenge, all enjoying a feast as a tribe. To her tribes amusement, Soledad begins dancing, celebrating the fact that the tribe has finally won a challenge, with Samburu's moral at an all time high. Kris and Mary laugh at Soledad's dancing, having only seen her behaving in a serious manner the sixteen days they've played alongside her.

The three ex-Boran members laugh amongst themselves, whilst Adela stands outside the shelter, collecting firewood, understanding what the laughing means for her game.

Boran
The entire tribe gets up early in order to work around camp, with the old Samburu members adopting Boran's way of life. Marsha and Ingrid sit together, with Ingrid comforting Marsha, who has begun to feel the effects of Phillis' wrath, noticing that others have somewhat alienated her. Marsha thanks Ingrid for talking to her while the others keep their distance, to which Ingrid assures her that she's doing what any decent individual would do. Marsha hugs Ingrid, before crying, trying to hide her tears from the tribe.

"boran"

- I'm thankful to have Ingrid on my tribe right now. She's the only person out of the entire group that has taken my side. The others are all weak, and if they think siding with Phillis is good for their games then they need to wake the hell up because she aint gonna keep them protected. Ingrid is risking her own game by sticking her neck out like this, which makes it that much more kind... She's definitely putting her morals before her game, and I hope it works out for her. I'd hate to cause someone to leave because I was breaking down. (laughs before wiping tears from her eyes)

"boran"

- When I see someone suffering I want to look after them. I've said this before and it applies now with Marsha. She's getting stick off Phillis for something that wasn't her fault... But I suppose people still prey on the weak, and sadly at this moment Marsha is the one who sticks out as the easiest target. I'll deal with Phillis though. I wont sit around and let a bully take advantage of anyone out here... There's still a fighting in this old kooks body... and she'll be released if need be.

Don, Abbas, Phillis, David and Luigino continue to stay in a group, all working together on the tribes barrier, before all agreeing to take a break. Don mentions that the group needs to collect more water, asking for someone to volunteer to go and collect some with him. David and Luigino don't respond to Don, and Phillis openly tells him that she doesn't want to go. Abbas eventually volunteers, realizing that no one else was willing to leave camp. "boran"

- It still annoys me how both Luigino and David are reluctant to work around camp. They move a few logs here and there, but then don't do enough to keep the tribe running. Phillis is another one... she'd rather spend time complaining and whining then collecting water or actually doing something for the group... I cant wait until this thing is over... I'm counting down the days before I can leave this place and get back to my office.

Having been given the chance to talk alone without the interruption of old Boran members, Luigino and David go off to one side to discuss their position and plans in the game.

"boran"

- Myself and David have been tight since the start of the game. I definitely feel he's a big threat in the game, but I'm happy to be on his side. I cant really do this on my own, and to have him running through the plans with me allows me to understand what's going on behind the scenes that I don't see. We benefit each other in that way I suppose. The only problem is that we ended up with Ingrid... she's a harmless person, probably has a big heart... but she's not game savvy... she openly gave up information on our tribe and seems to be more concerned with Marsha's feelings then the big prize at the end of the game!

"boran"

- Luigino and I discussed our plans for the future, and we both know that if we make the merge we'll hold the power. He and I can take out whoever we want... Phillis, Marsha... any of them... I think an ideal situation would be that we lose the next immunity challenge, Marsha goes home... Then at the merge we give send another Boran home... Then after that its about conserving the Samburu tribe, until I've got the final three that I want. I think I could beat someone like Luigino at the end... So him being my ally serves two purposes... He's someone that'll be loyal to me, and he's someone who's presence at the final tribal council will grant me the million dollars.

Samburu
The Samburu tribe sit around camp, somewhat lethargic after the previous days celebrations. The four members sit around the barely burning fire in silence, not looking at one another.

The girls don't reply at first, both clearly thinking about their answers.

Day 18
Both tribes receive tree mail informing them that they will be facing their next immunity challenge. Although the majority of the Boran tribe hope to win, David sees the silver lining to losing, in that he can remove Marsha from the game, whilst protecting his vulnerable ally Adela. Over on Samburu, the entire tribe hope to win, knowing that losing will ultimately mean that Adela's deal will not come into fruition, and will ultimately hand more power over to Phillis and the other Boran members. "boran"

- Today if we win I'll be ecstatic as it means the Boran tribe totally dominated the Samburu tribe, who are possibly the worst tribe so far in Survivor. If things do go wrong and we do lose, then I suppose we could just remove Marsha from the game. She's outstayed her welcome, and its time that she went back to the urban environment she misses so much.

Challenge: Spear-it Hunt Using a bow and arrow, each tribe has five targets ranging from thirty to seventy feet away. One member from each tribe will attempt to hit a target and set it on fire. The first tribe to light up all their targets in order, from closest to farthest, wins Immunity.

Winner: Boran

Samburu
The Samburu tribe returns to camp having just lost another immunity challenge, meaning that the tribe will be down to three members after the next tribal council. Adela holds back her tears upon arriving back at camp, knowing that her chances of staying are extremely slim. Kris limps back in, looking at Mary and Soledad. He mimes "Adela" to them, to which they both nod, before laying him down by the fire so he can rest his ankle.

Adela catches Soledad on her own outside the shelter, requesting several minutes to give her case as to why she should stay. Soledad gives her the opportunity, but seems reluctant to listen, having already decided in her mind to vote Adela out of the game. Adela states that she feels Kris in her mind is outside of Soledad's plans, as he doesn't offer her the same deal she can, and that he wont owe Soledad anything if he's at the merge, meaning he doesn't have to remain totally loyal to her. Soledad listens to Adela, admitting that she has concerns that Kris wouldn't be loyal, in that he was closer with other members of Boran during the first twelve days.

After speaking to Soledad, Adela goes over to Mary. Giving her the same reasons, before begging her to talk it over with Soledad as she truly feels she has a lot to offer the group, whereas Kris wouldn't be someone they could rely on to stay loyal. Mary agrees to talk to Soledad, seeming to feel the same reluctance Soledad originally felt before considering Adela's plan. The two girls get together, discussing what Adela has said, and how they feel they want to approach the merge.

At tribal council, Adela admits to feeling as if she's heading home, being the only person to pack a bag. Adela states that although she feels as if she's heading home, she does hope that the tribe reconsider, as taking her to the merge could pay off "big time". Kris claims that he doesn't feel nervous, hence why he didn't pack a bag, and that Adela is just "unlucky" that she wasn't one of the people who moved to Boran, because that is "the only thing that could have saved her". Soledad and Mary agree with Kris, feeling as though Adela is extremely unlucky in that she ended up on Boran, but that perhaps they are all unlucky, as they have all become alienated from the much larger Boran tribe. Soledad begins the voting, writing her name down with confidence, before Kris does the same, followed by Adela. Finally, Mary goes to cast her vote, pausing for several seconds before placing the pen down on the parchment to write down her chosen name. As Jeff begins to read the votes, there are no shocked faces when one vote is revealed for both Adela and Kris. However, this soon changes, as the next two votes are revealed to be for Kris, who is left wide eyed, looking at both Mary and Soledad, who struggle to look back at him. Adela's head drops into her knees, holding back tears of happiness as she has overcome the odds and survived a second tribal council. Kris limps over to Jeff, wishing the tribe lucked, whilst mumbling "wow" over and over. Mary leans over and hugs and emotional Adela, before the three girls return to camp, hopeful that a merge is just around the corner so that they can start playing a greater strategic game.