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

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 31 พ.ค. 2019
  • 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
    @pcaso100 5 ปีที่แล้ว +160

    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 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

      found the missing link

    • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718
      @Dee-nonamnamrson8718 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @decolonialnarratives4151
      @decolonialnarratives4151 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@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
    @sanjidurrahmanchowdhury2807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    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.

  • @leonronoh5443
    @leonronoh5443 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      conflict and poverty; the twin sisters.

    • @isabelsanchez5448
      @isabelsanchez5448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@isabelsanchez5448 true. ♥️

    • @isabelsanchez5448
      @isabelsanchez5448 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@wanderingsoul1189 love your spirit name

    • @freespirit3262
      @freespirit3262 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      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.

  • @shalinisingh2014
    @shalinisingh2014 3 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    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!

  • @shantanu790
    @shantanu790 4 ปีที่แล้ว +29

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

  • @MatCendana
    @MatCendana 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

  • @pks4life420
    @pks4life420 3 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @moisesall6712
      @moisesall6712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      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 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Because he seeks to learn...

    • @danielj3950
      @danielj3950 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Pp
      P
      P pppppppppppg

    • @kokilius
      @kokilius 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      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
    @dilkhozaimarwat3479 5 ปีที่แล้ว +104

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

    • @aniketbarve6313
      @aniketbarve6313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Watch his kamchatka documentary.

    • @wanderingsoul1189
      @wanderingsoul1189 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Surprised to see a pashtun watching such interesting docu.

  • @OsmanK699
    @OsmanK699 3 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    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.

  • @fivecitydirttracker4776
    @fivecitydirttracker4776 5 ปีที่แล้ว +34

    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. 🌅⛵

  • @simplemind7
    @simplemind7 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    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.

  • @nadyaissa1837
    @nadyaissa1837 5 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    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.

  • @balbeersinghnagi7600
    @balbeersinghnagi7600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

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

  • @aniketbarve6313
    @aniketbarve6313 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    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.

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    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. 💫⛅💫

  • @moisesall6712
    @moisesall6712 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @felixniederhauser7799
    @felixniederhauser7799 5 ปีที่แล้ว +43

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

  • @vanessasylvester6151
    @vanessasylvester6151 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @aircrew705
    @aircrew705 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    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.

  • @dolabellajr
    @dolabellajr 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @lazarus1313
    @lazarus1313 5 ปีที่แล้ว +23

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

    • @mahomedakoon8363
      @mahomedakoon8363 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      MUSLIMS PRAY TO ALLAH ALONE FULL STOP

  • @laiqsid7318
    @laiqsid7318 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @AudreyHeadley
    @AudreyHeadley 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @rickestofricks7705
      @rickestofricks7705 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @kathryndwright
    @kathryndwright 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @oldschool_2717
    @oldschool_2717 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    I love the background music and your adventures !

  • @anthonykleeman9686
    @anthonykleeman9686 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @peterkipchumba3971
    @peterkipchumba3971 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What a journey David, Amazing stuff love from Kenya!

  • @DelightLovesMovies
    @DelightLovesMovies 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    David Adams docs are awesome, I love them.

  • @jodimuse18
    @jodimuse18 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @KIM-xl6zs
    @KIM-xl6zs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @KIM-xl6zs
      @KIM-xl6zs 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 I have adopted one

    • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718
      @Dee-nonamnamrson8718 4 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @georgeikinya2779
    @georgeikinya2779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    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

  • @isabelsanchez5448
    @isabelsanchez5448 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @colinfolan
    @colinfolan 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @simrangulati755
    @simrangulati755 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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

  • @maryhairy1
    @maryhairy1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @eugeneochar4182
    @eugeneochar4182 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

  • @kimoconnor495
    @kimoconnor495 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @graemelollback3484
    @graemelollback3484 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @elviemoreno9284
    @elviemoreno9284 หลายเดือนก่อน

    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👏👏👏

  • @olvidare7835
    @olvidare7835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    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.

  • @TheSearaider
    @TheSearaider 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @wutwut3141
    @wutwut3141 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome videos incredible journey. I hope to see lots more

  • @artystaar
    @artystaar 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Simply excellent!!!

  • @amypir835
    @amypir835 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    What a awesome journey... Love it

  • @kyongwilson9777
    @kyongwilson9777 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @pty8s
    @pty8s 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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.

  • @usmansheikh7717
    @usmansheikh7717 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    David Adams, you are a living HERO.

  • @amypalladino2584
    @amypalladino2584 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @horstclar682
    @horstclar682 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    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
    @donanator1447 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @mohammednazemuddinsiddiqui1071
    @mohammednazemuddinsiddiqui1071 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What a wonderful episode thanks for taking us with you

  • @Chris-um3se
    @Chris-um3se 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Nancy-tr5fi
    @Nancy-tr5fi 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @Data_Editz
    @Data_Editz ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @maydarwiche5816
    @maydarwiche5816 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @nicolaslorenzo9654
    @nicolaslorenzo9654 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    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

  • @RockShimu
    @RockShimu 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @farhaanahvarachhia
    @farhaanahvarachhia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300
    @renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @dhadumia
    @dhadumia 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @jenniferhill5375
    @jenniferhill5375 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @rickyradioactivehorsehunte2247
    @rickyradioactivehorsehunte2247 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great stuff thanks again.

  • @adventurelover8521
    @adventurelover8521 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @sampathghatge7123
    @sampathghatge7123 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    No words for David.thanks a lot.

  • @nh6870
    @nh6870 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @MaddoxKillgore
    @MaddoxKillgore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Ali boss the captain says "huyu mgeni anafanya mambo ya kijinga, shuka hapo" when he climbed up the sail. Meaning " this guest is doing stupid things, climb down!". Keeps complaining what if the 'guest' falls down onto deck from high up there.

  • @Headwind-1
    @Headwind-1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Great video nice entry lines

  • @benndammang6192
    @benndammang6192 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @grantaylward7385
    @grantaylward7385 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @fidalikhon
    @fidalikhon 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    David Adam is an all-weather standard man

  • @bulkzorage
    @bulkzorage ปีที่แล้ว

    My new favorite show ! These docos are awesome!

  • @thomasmaduro6107
    @thomasmaduro6107 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @maligruj5113
    @maligruj5113 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You take me straight back to childhood .Thank you.

  • @tbg008
    @tbg008 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @bobsingh7949
    @bobsingh7949 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @berettaman7
    @berettaman7 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I enjoyed this adventure so much, thank you!

  • @brykarp
    @brykarp 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @larryreese6146
    @larryreese6146 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So full of respect and envy for this guy and for the fellows he sailed with.

  • @darby102871
    @darby102871 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @jontyarnold8522
    @jontyarnold8522 ปีที่แล้ว

    What a great documentary, love these …

  • @deepakbhatt340
    @deepakbhatt340 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wonderful journey.👍

  • @yahyaemam7140
    @yahyaemam7140 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @fandangofandango2022
    @fandangofandango2022 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Always Good David.

  • @Mamajonaful
    @Mamajonaful 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @boywanderlust6401
    @boywanderlust6401 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Been in zanzibar for 2 yrs..amazing island😊

  • @scottc6639
    @scottc6639 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @lonastepp8397
    @lonastepp8397 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    you are the best,thank you

  • @charlesgitau217
    @charlesgitau217 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    A kikuyu on board...as a clue..funny..only Kenyans can understand what I mean..good vedio though

    • @OsmanK699
      @OsmanK699 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Choreographed. Si unaelewa tu. But great stuff though. David is a genius.

  • @niksarg3909
    @niksarg3909 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    The bull fight is the funniest thing I've seen in awhile lolol 37 mins into the program

  • @reds1325
    @reds1325 2 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @beneiseoleinmheart5614
    @beneiseoleinmheart5614 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    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 😂

  • @ramthian
    @ramthian 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love to come to visit too!. Thanks 🙏.

  • @mmorales9453
    @mmorales9453 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Why do people from the West consistently call these sailors and explorers Arab when they are clearly African. There is so much resistance to accepting the fact that Africans were sailors and explorers traveling all over the world.

    • @BOSZAY
      @BOSZAY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Have to maintain the idea that africans are ignorant...

    • @crocodiledundee8685
      @crocodiledundee8685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Because these guys are descended from Arabs.

    • @BOSZAY
      @BOSZAY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@crocodiledundee8685 false.

    • @crocodiledundee8685
      @crocodiledundee8685 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Bos ZAy how so.

    • @BOSZAY
      @BOSZAY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@crocodiledundee8685 so africans descended from arabs.... When amd where? So africans weren't sailors before arabs invaded ??

  • @aureliaandris8240
    @aureliaandris8240 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This seems sometimes to be what the English want of other countries: old civilisations, stuck countries, underdeveloped nations .... the fact that Gagarin went to space 60 years go ... it doesn’t matter. They don’t like that.

  • @bingeltube
    @bingeltube 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Very recommendable!

  • @priya-jeevithaaram9045
    @priya-jeevithaaram9045 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @sirgeorge152
    @sirgeorge152 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    He shouldn't have told the dealer in Mombassa he paid 56.000 for the items, he should have said more.

    • @KIM-xl6zs
      @KIM-xl6zs 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Exactly

    • @zofiastepkowska8683
      @zofiastepkowska8683 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      He was probably exaggerating. Doubt they cost more than 40k.

  • @rnilu86
    @rnilu86 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing documentary. :)

  • @itsxplicitproductns
    @itsxplicitproductns ปีที่แล้ว

    Really enjoyed this documentary, i live in Mombasa and haven't experienced doing this on a Dhow.

  • @queenbodicea
    @queenbodicea 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    A+ journalist and journalism.