Makani Nalu
Challenges:2
Episodes:6
Locations:Ecuador, South Africa
Makani Nalu, born Natalie Paul in Worcester, Massachusetts, left home at 17 for Hawaii, where she took her current name (Makani means "wind" and Nalu means "wave") and worked organic farms via WWOOF. Now a Venice, California-based yoga instructor, she won the debut season of MTV's Stranded with a Million Dollars in 2017 before appearing on Naked and Afraid season 10 and Naked and Afraid XL.
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Challenge Summary
2Naked and Afraid: 1Naked and Afraid XL: 1
- ThreesomeNaked and Afraid(2019)
Ecuador - Naked and Afraid XL(2020)5 episodes
South Africa
Items Brought
Items Given
Appearances
| Episode | Series | Air Date | Location | Days | PSR | Result | Brought | Given |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threesome | Naked and Afraid | 2019-03-17 | Ecuador | β | 6.3 | β | πͺ machete | π² pot |
| Valley of the Banished | Naked and Afraid XL | 2020-05-24 | South Africa | β | β | β | π₯ fire starter | π² pot, πͺ blade |
| Croc Shock | Naked and Afraid XL | 2020-05-31 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| The Barehanded Killer | Naked and Afraid XL | 2020-06-07 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| No Calm After the Storm | Naked and Afraid XL | 2020-06-14 | South Africa | β | β | β | β | β |
| Boiling Point | Naked and Afraid XL | 2020-06-21 | South Africa | 14 | β | Tap out | β | β |
Survivalists Who Appeared With Makani
Frequently Asked Questions
Which Naked and Afraid seasons has Makani Nalu appeared in?
Makani Nalu has appeared in Naked and Afraid Season 10 and Naked and Afraid XL Season 6.
How many episodes of Naked and Afraid has Makani Nalu been in?
Makani Nalu has appeared in 6 episodes of Naked and Afraid.
Curated by Brad Said Β· Last updated October 16, 2026.
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