Jansen hadn't left with Gao Yang, and there were still over ten people hiding. As there was no way to send them away, those who were first rescued during the attack on the outpost were also sent to the mining camp for the time being.
On the return journey, Gao Yang contacted Martin. Martin's film crew had already arrived near the Akuri tribe but had not yet made contact with the people of the Akuri tribe. Gao Yang had specifically instructed them to move the equipment over but not to film any scenes of the Akuri tribe without his permission, until his return.
When they got close to the Akuri tribe, the vegetation became so dense that driving was slower than walking, so Gao Yang simply got out of the car to walk with the Chieftain and the others.
Although not on the familiar grasslands, the joy in Gao Yang's heart was beyond words when he once again ran alongside the Chieftain and his men after more than two years.