According to the article:

"Our shipping has been really delayed," Probst said.
That's because I'm in Africa! I know people, who know people ...

And ...

We're going to be fine on the show, but the crew housing is not there. We're going to be in tents.
I can see you from my base camp, Jeff! Are you sure you're going to be fine? Oh, and my tent is bigger than yours! ;)

- The ChillOne