Africa's Hidden History: Sailing From Kenya to Zanzibar | Timeline

The battered dhow carves its passage though the tourmaline waters of the South Indian Ocean. Its patched lateen sail fat with monsoon wind, the salt air fragrant with cloves. Barely heard at first, the faint cry of a muezzin crackles through the dawn’s early light. Heads turn to the horizon. The turbaned helmsman eases off the sailrope & utters just one magical word.... Zanzibar. Zanzibar. The Spice Island. A real world Shangri-la. The island at the end of the earth. David Adams sails south in search of the lost world of Arab seafarer.
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  • @pcaso100
    @pcaso1005 жыл бұрын

    As a mzungu who has lived in Uganda for 2 years and has also been to Zanzibar I salute you David, we need more documentaries like these to show Africa's exotic culture and their way of life. Lets celebrate our differences and revel in them thank you.

  • @pty8s

    @pty8s

    5 жыл бұрын

    pcaso100 Those of us determined to never know great civilizations, so be it. I almost wed a Muslim girl from Egypt, who’s family still lives in me.

  • @sarahbutler363

    @sarahbutler363

    4 жыл бұрын

    found the missing link

  • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718

    @Dee-nonamnamrson8718

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pty8s How do they live in you? Are you a giant? Or maybe the poltergeist of a house?

  • @s.s_sachi

    @s.s_sachi

    3 жыл бұрын

    It's 'mzungu' meaning English person=white. Not 'muzungoo' 😅

  • @decolonialnarratives4151

    @decolonialnarratives4151

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@pty8s nyonga umwage kwa choo iyo vitu! Beat it, control you, hold thyself and own your meat! She has nothing to do with your delusions!

  • @sanjidurrahmanchowdhury2807
    @sanjidurrahmanchowdhury28074 жыл бұрын

    This is the first time someone told a story of Kenya lot more than poverty, Masai and political clashes. Lot's of respect. Lots of love.

  • @shalinisingh2014
    @shalinisingh20143 жыл бұрын

    The fact that he’s always respectful towards different cultures is the real thing I like about his documentaries alongside the background score and amazing camera work. Love from India. Much appreciated!

  • @leonronoh5443
    @leonronoh54435 жыл бұрын

    Kenyan living abroad. So captivated by my lands beauty, loved the Masai chants mixed with the modern soundtrack with the backdrop of prayer. It saddens me that we have to leave such beauty because of lack of opportunity in Africa. Still we keep our heads high and dream of a better tomorrow.

  • @wanderingsoul1189

    @wanderingsoul1189

    3 жыл бұрын

    conflict and poverty; the twin sisters.

  • @isabelsanchez5448

    @isabelsanchez5448

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wanderingsoul1189 yes, africa is beautiful , love the animals , , people, well, some are good and some are bad , make it bad for the country, i hope they would stop killing!!!!

  • @wanderingsoul1189

    @wanderingsoul1189

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@isabelsanchez5448 true. ♥️

  • @isabelsanchez5448

    @isabelsanchez5448

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@wanderingsoul1189 love your spirit name

  • @freespirit3262

    @freespirit3262

    2 жыл бұрын

    Don’t worry your people will be the civilisation that will ascend and rule the world next in sha Allah. The turn of whites is over and the sun is setting on their history. I am sure when Africa rises it will be a better world because there is an innocence in them which will pervade the world and make it a better place to live in. In sha Allah. I am not an African btw.

  • @shantanu790
    @shantanu7904 жыл бұрын

    David Adam is an extra ordinary personality, he brings us in his adventure indirectly with body and soul, salute to him.

  • @MatCendana
    @MatCendana5 жыл бұрын

    David Adams being able to climb the mast like at 16:00 - this results in a lot of respect.

  • @pks4life420
    @pks4life4203 жыл бұрын

    I wish I could go half the places this dude has been. He seems like a likeable person and takes the time to listen and pays attention so he doesn't disrespect anyone's cultures..

  • @sailingblackphoenix4974

    @sailingblackphoenix4974

    3 жыл бұрын

    My plan is to travel the World and experience these same things.

  • @moisesall6712

    @moisesall6712

    3 жыл бұрын

    Lol i speak swahili and the reaction of ali boss when he went up the mast was hilarious and then mr adam asked for another go despite the severe protest lol

  • @blahblah6497

    @blahblah6497

    2 жыл бұрын

    Because he seeks to learn...

  • @danielj3950

    @danielj3950

    2 жыл бұрын

    Pp P P pppppppppppg

  • @kokilius

    @kokilius

    2 жыл бұрын

    But after all when dude told him to look safran he missed even the colour and take curcuma or some yellow staff, hahhah but in his head he keep info that is very expencive. Thats the wasp heads talkings. Hahahhah

  • @dilkhozaimarwat3479
    @dilkhozaimarwat34795 жыл бұрын

    Amazing documentary. We need more of David Adam's documentaries.

  • @aniketbarve6313

    @aniketbarve6313

    4 жыл бұрын

    Watch his kamchatka documentary.

  • @wanderingsoul1189

    @wanderingsoul1189

    3 жыл бұрын

    Surprised to see a pashtun watching such interesting docu.

  • @OsmanK699
    @OsmanK6993 жыл бұрын

    Much respect to Capt Ali. He executed his part with the dexterity and discipline of a real captain. David, I commend your brilliance. Absolute time travel: bringing legend into today's reality.

  • @simplemind7
    @simplemind74 жыл бұрын

    What an unprecedented and beautiful documentary, you go where Steve Ricks has never gone and never will. I mean there's more to world cultures than just Europe. Being confined to your own little bubble is a cardinal sin, and your documentaries are genuine and gold.

  • @fivecitydirttracker4776
    @fivecitydirttracker47765 жыл бұрын

    Captivating from the comfort of my easy chair. You are brave and ambitious to take on such a journey. Really enjoyed this post. Thank you Sir. 🌅⛵

  • @nadyaissa1837
    @nadyaissa18375 жыл бұрын

    It is so incredible, I learnt so much in this video than living there all my teenage years. So astonishing how a man can trust his years of experience to navigate and sail successfully with no help of technology or any sort of map.

  • @aniketbarve6313
    @aniketbarve63134 жыл бұрын

    It's amazing i watched this when I was in college on Discovery Channel. And now I just browse on you tube and I got this. David u r truly adventurous, explorer, and feeding your and our soul by making this kind of journeys to the edges of earth.

  • @balbeersinghnagi7600
    @balbeersinghnagi76004 жыл бұрын

    It takes me back to the days, it was here that I was born. I can almost smell the aroma of the culture.

  • @felixniederhauser7799
    @felixniederhauser77995 жыл бұрын

    The Safran looked more like Turmeric Powder. Nice reportage David.

  • @josephinesosingot-raisanen6743

    @josephinesosingot-raisanen6743

    3 жыл бұрын

    He said it was half the price of the real saffron...it was not saffron

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett56925 жыл бұрын

    The flavor of this journey is ever so full of enthusiasm as were the other 3 I watched. However, Africa has such diverse Peoples with such colorful energies and Conscious Living of Life with a Mastery of Harmony, Passion, Genuine Emotion, and observable Gratitude. They are truly Magical in their Mastery of merging Soul with their Human and both with their Environment - they Shine Light - just as the Ancient Texts describe - These African Productions are Exceptional among those I've viewed, and each have been complete with the Capturing of their relative Peoples Spirits captured in the whole of the "Art of Production" - These are Award Worthy - I feel charged in positive energies for my having experienced each one. What a most genuinely shared Gift - Thank you. 💫⛅💫

  • @lazarus1313
    @lazarus13135 жыл бұрын

    What a nice crew Ali boss haves ...safe journeys too you

  • @mahomedakoon8363

    @mahomedakoon8363

    4 жыл бұрын

    MUSLIMS PRAY TO ALLAH ALONE FULL STOP

  • @kathryndwright
    @kathryndwright5 жыл бұрын

    I loved Zanzibar! Was hoping they would show a little more of the Island.

  • @collinsoconnor5843

    @collinsoconnor5843

    Жыл бұрын

    Come visit me Kath

  • @vanessasylvester6151
    @vanessasylvester61515 жыл бұрын

    I felt the excitement especially at the end. Thanks for the upload David Adams.

  • @moisesall6712
    @moisesall67123 жыл бұрын

    I am east african & i can honestly say in one documentary, you mr adam, have documented us.

  • @dolabellajr
    @dolabellajr3 жыл бұрын

    One of the most beautiful and magical documentaries I've ever seen so far! Thank you so much for this!

  • @michaelmcilrath9466

    @michaelmcilrath9466

    2 жыл бұрын

    Inspiratinal

  • @laiqsid7318
    @laiqsid73184 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for taking us along this wonderfull journey, wish you and your team all the best

  • @oldschool_2717
    @oldschool_27175 жыл бұрын

    I love the background music and your adventures !

  • @RADIOTONTA

    @RADIOTONTA

    3 жыл бұрын

    yeah its great

  • @sarawest7075

    @sarawest7075

    2 жыл бұрын

    Me too

  • @anthonykleeman9686
    @anthonykleeman96863 жыл бұрын

    Great Documentary, David Adams is a great tour guide and forms bonds with his traveling companions - good stuff.

  • @AudreyHeadley
    @AudreyHeadley5 жыл бұрын

    Feels like I'm with these people on there journey thanks David

  • @rickestofricks7705

    @rickestofricks7705

    5 жыл бұрын

    I know right..did you feel that heart felt goodbye at the end?

  • @peterkipchumba3971
    @peterkipchumba39715 жыл бұрын

    What a journey David, Amazing stuff love from Kenya!

  • @simrangulati755
    @simrangulati7554 жыл бұрын

    Hi David, I am a travel consultant, I follow your documentaries seen most of them... It helps with my work a lot A BIG THANKYOU, Love and light

  • @graemelollback3484
    @graemelollback34845 жыл бұрын

    long way from toowoomba, great journey,hope to see many more.

  • @DelightLovesMovies
    @DelightLovesMovies4 жыл бұрын

    David Adams docs are awesome, I love them.

  • @jodimuse18
    @jodimuse185 жыл бұрын

    These are absolute treasures! Well done...again!!❤️🙏🇨🇦

  • @colinfolan
    @colinfolan4 жыл бұрын

    Such warmth in this film. Thanks and fair play to David for making these films.

  • @georgeikinya2779
    @georgeikinya27795 жыл бұрын

    David thanks for this documentary. Ali boss thank also for that Kenyan hospitality. Kenya hukuna matata, humming at the background is great sensation that lift my spirits

  • @aircrew705
    @aircrew7052 жыл бұрын

    Zanzibar, birthplace of Freddy Mercury and one of the largest slave ports in the world for hundreds of years. The Zanzibar slave market didn’t close until 1873, and then only under threat of bombardment by the British Navy.

  • @wutwut3141
    @wutwut31414 жыл бұрын

    Awesome videos incredible journey. I hope to see lots more

  • @isabelsanchez5448
    @isabelsanchez54483 жыл бұрын

    he is the best one yet!!! david is soooo intelligent , i love the music how it fits the mood of the story

  • @mohammednazemuddinsiddiqui1071
    @mohammednazemuddinsiddiqui10713 ай бұрын

    What a wonderful episode thanks for taking us with you

  • @KIM-xl6zs
    @KIM-xl6zs5 жыл бұрын

    This is my country Kenya, u failed to recognize that lany is world heritage site, its beautiful, they have an annual celebrations, where they have donkey racing etc, its a site to see+visit Kenya inland u will see the maasai mara, amboseli, tsavo, Nairobi national park(the only national park in a capital city), kenya is beautiful, its wild&modern at the same time

  • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718

    @Dee-nonamnamrson8718

    3 жыл бұрын

    You will never catch me in Tsavo. Lions are terrifying.

  • @KIM-xl6zs

    @KIM-xl6zs

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 I have adopted one

  • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718

    @Dee-nonamnamrson8718

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@KIM-xl6zs Brave soul. I hope it works out for you.

  • @eugeneochar4182
    @eugeneochar41825 жыл бұрын

    Mother🇰🇪. Glad you did a documentary on my people

  • @rickyradioactivehorsehunte2247
    @rickyradioactivehorsehunte22474 жыл бұрын

    Great stuff thanks again.

  • @maryhairy1
    @maryhairy13 жыл бұрын

    What a fascinating fantastic journey! I travelled the coastal journey from Mombasa to Lumu Island in hours.

  • @TheSearaider
    @TheSearaider5 жыл бұрын

    Watching this in my house in Mombasa enjoying all your other journeys.

  • @olvidare7835
    @olvidare78355 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for taking me along with plave anf being a part of the events and cultures Dinbab jas been through. May Allah keep uou safe in all your teavels and adventures.

  • @Nancy-tr5fi
    @Nancy-tr5fi7 ай бұрын

    I love the docs of David Adams. Him, the fantastic footage, I thank you.

  • @horstclar682
    @horstclar6824 жыл бұрын

    Again I thank you David for such nice trip with you as Sinbad. Very impressive and interesting. And every time I watch your trips I wonder how endure all these difficulties, as climbing the mast and such like. You are an exceptional person, and again I have my hat off to you. All the best to you!

  • @donanator1447
    @donanator14475 жыл бұрын

    Really liking this guy. Please keep opening our minds to the possibility’s.

  • @Headwind-1
    @Headwind-15 жыл бұрын

    Great video nice entry lines

  • @RockShimu
    @RockShimu5 жыл бұрын

    absolutely brilliant. thats why i love to watch David Adam's videos (Y)

  • @artystaar
    @artystaar5 жыл бұрын

    Simply excellent!!!

  • @amypalladino2584
    @amypalladino25844 жыл бұрын

    I am loving this series. David Adams is a wonerful show host

  • @bobsingh7949
    @bobsingh79497 ай бұрын

    brilliant. what a great adventure and learning experience. i gotta brighten up my own life!

  • @kimoconnor495
    @kimoconnor4953 жыл бұрын

    I love watching David Adams ,he goes to such interesting places

  • @kyongwilson9777
    @kyongwilson97775 жыл бұрын

    Amazing! He is work with the people, it’s the way to know the culture and costume and so on!

  • @maligruj5113
    @maligruj51135 жыл бұрын

    You take me straight back to childhood .Thank you.

  • @scottc6639
    @scottc66392 жыл бұрын

    just found this series about a week ago. have been totally nerding out on it since. thoroughly enjoying it. well done.

  • @farhaanahvarachhia
    @farhaanahvarachhia5 жыл бұрын

    Liked before watching wow like this documentary. 👍👍👍👍👍

  • @adventurelover8521
    @adventurelover85213 жыл бұрын

    I love it so much. Inspired by the journey. Hats off to all of you specially to the camera crew. 🎩

  • @nicolaslorenzo9654
    @nicolaslorenzo9654 Жыл бұрын

    Wow I'm so captivated by David Adams documentaries. Feel like I was on the journey too. Makes me want to pack my bags and go on a lifetime of adventures

  • @pty8s
    @pty8s5 жыл бұрын

    The indomitable Mr Adams, displays the combo of respect, empathy and fascination that a great deal of us possess, but so much less than he.

  • @joserios2199
    @joserios21992 жыл бұрын

    That was beautiful, thank you very much!!!!!

  • @nh6870
    @nh68703 жыл бұрын

    Really enjoy only David Adam's Timeline coverage. U put a human touch to the stories you cover,

  • @berettaman7
    @berettaman73 жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed this adventure so much, thank you!

  • @bulkzorage
    @bulkzorage Жыл бұрын

    My new favorite show ! These docos are awesome!

  • @amypir835
    @amypir8354 жыл бұрын

    What a awesome journey... Love it

  • @renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300
    @renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes23003 жыл бұрын

    Im absolutely caught up in this mans journeys.. i love these

  • @usmansheikh7717
    @usmansheikh77174 жыл бұрын

    David Adams, you are a living HERO.

  • @jontyarnold8522
    @jontyarnold8522 Жыл бұрын

    What a great documentary, love these …

  • @fandangofandango2022
    @fandangofandango20223 жыл бұрын

    Always Good David.

  • @jimgeorge5116
    @jimgeorge5116 Жыл бұрын

    Great show mate

  • @Chris-um3se
    @Chris-um3seАй бұрын

    What a great SEGMENT!! Beyond BRILLIANT ---Bravo

  • @maydarwiche5816
    @maydarwiche58162 жыл бұрын

    What a wonderful story teller this modern day Ibn Batuta of David Adams is; very informative and entertaining Thank You

  • @elviemoreno9284
    @elviemoreno928419 күн бұрын

    Your passion and determination to travel and experience the way of life of each country you traveled is absulotely amazing,I salute you David Adams👏👏👏

  • @yahyaemam7140
    @yahyaemam71403 жыл бұрын

    David Adams He is now Sindbad the Sailor..how amazing..I hope to be with you on this cruise ... Thank you for your effort

  • @jitkablahakova3073
    @jitkablahakova30735 жыл бұрын

    Incredible video, great adventure! very educational too.

  • @msellemkassim2515

    @msellemkassim2515

    Жыл бұрын

    I am very happy to see captain Ali boss from mbwajumwali lamu East, rest in peace.

  • @reds1325
    @reds13252 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful sailboat and great attitude from the crew. Just amazing to see.

  • @henryhanson505
    @henryhanson5052 жыл бұрын

    Simply amazing..!

  • @dhadumia
    @dhadumia5 жыл бұрын

    A movie like documentary. Very enjoyable it was!! 👌

  • @sampathghatge7123
    @sampathghatge71233 жыл бұрын

    No words for David.thanks a lot.

  • @rnilu86
    @rnilu863 жыл бұрын

    Amazing documentary. :)

  • @jenniferhill5375
    @jenniferhill53753 жыл бұрын

    Every generation or so, another ADVENTURER appears & captures every imagination.

  • @Mamajonaful
    @Mamajonaful2 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this wonderful, magical potrayal of my country. I hope to visit Zanzibar soon too. It has been my dream.

  • @darby102871
    @darby1028712 жыл бұрын

    Wow, traveling, learning cultures and making friends. Its wonderful

  • @crawford323
    @crawford3235 ай бұрын

    Outstanding!

  • @fidalikhon
    @fidalikhon3 жыл бұрын

    David Adam is an all-weather standard man

  • @thomasmaduro6107
    @thomasmaduro61073 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful very adventurous love the ancient towns friendly people nice sailing ship

  • @lonastepp8397
    @lonastepp83973 жыл бұрын

    you are the best,thank you

  • @oscar90811
    @oscar908112 жыл бұрын

    Great work, I love the cinematography. I am touched by my countrymen good and joyful heart

  • @benndammang6192
    @benndammang61924 ай бұрын

    My fovorite episode keep on watching this again and again.❤

  • @brykarp
    @brykarp2 жыл бұрын

    Dude makes you feel like you were on that dhow with him. Mad Respect David

  • @grantaylward7385
    @grantaylward7385Ай бұрын

    Very cool. As a sailor and a mzungo i really enjoyed that. A simple way of life is the best

  • @mohamednagib2594
    @mohamednagib25942 жыл бұрын

    So perfect and educational

  • @chancemanenomambo573
    @chancemanenomambo573 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice documentary

  • @billmcintyre61
    @billmcintyre612 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your journeys ♡♡♡

  • @priya-jeevithaaram9045
    @priya-jeevithaaram90453 жыл бұрын

    David hats off... What a wonderful time travel ....!! And that graceful captain.... What a gentleman ...!!

  • @beneiseoleinmheart5614
    @beneiseoleinmheart56145 жыл бұрын

    You are fantastic,!!! thanks for having the balls to travel through there unknown!! I wish I could have been there with you but I probably wouldn't have made it 😂😂😂. Although, you made it come alive for me. TY. What a well edited documentary. Lots of great information. What an ADVENTURE!!! HAPPY travelling, I'll be riding along with you 😂

  • @collinsoconnor5843

    @collinsoconnor5843

    Жыл бұрын

    Imagine those balls in you

  • @sewsilky
    @sewsilky4 жыл бұрын

    Very brave to make this adventure of real-life Lovely filming 🚣‍♀️🚣‍♀️🤦‍♀️👏😍😍

  • @vcom2327
    @vcom23272 жыл бұрын

    Fantasized historical travel made real. I am jealous!! Excellent series.

  • @Data_Editz
    @Data_Editz Жыл бұрын

    This is on another level. David Adams is an African by nature.

  • @tbg008
    @tbg0085 жыл бұрын

    39:20 hakuna matata ! In a simbad story..how cool is that.

  • @olusolabalogun2583
    @olusolabalogun25833 жыл бұрын

    What an interesting episode. A true comradery!

  • @bingeltube
    @bingeltube5 жыл бұрын

    Very recommendable!

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