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

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  • Опубликовано: 31 май 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 лет назад +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 лет назад

      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 года назад

      found the missing link

    • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718
      @Dee-nonamnamrson8718 3 года назад +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 года назад +1

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

    • @decolonialnarratives4151
      @decolonialnarratives4151 3 года назад +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 года назад +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 лет назад +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 года назад +2

      conflict and poverty; the twin sisters.

    • @isabelsanchez5448
      @isabelsanchez5448 3 года назад +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 года назад +2

      @@isabelsanchez5448 true. ♥️

    • @isabelsanchez5448
      @isabelsanchez5448 3 года назад

      @@wanderingsoul1189 love your spirit name

    • @freespirit3262
      @freespirit3262 2 года назад +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 года назад +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 года назад +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 лет назад +33

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

  • @pks4life420
    @pks4life420 3 года назад +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 года назад +3

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

    • @moisesall6712
      @moisesall6712 3 года назад +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 года назад +2

      Because he seeks to learn...

    • @danielj3950
      @danielj3950 2 года назад

      Pp
      P
      P pppppppppppg

    • @kokilius
      @kokilius 2 года назад +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

  • @OsmanK699
    @OsmanK699 3 года назад +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.

  • @simplemind7
    @simplemind7 4 года назад +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 лет назад +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 года назад +14

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

  • @dilkhozaimarwat3479
    @dilkhozaimarwat3479 5 лет назад +104

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

    • @aniketbarve6313
      @aniketbarve6313 4 года назад +3

      Watch his kamchatka documentary.

    • @wanderingsoul1189
      @wanderingsoul1189 3 года назад +1

      Surprised to see a pashtun watching such interesting docu.

  • @fivecitydirttracker4776
    @fivecitydirttracker4776 5 лет назад +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. 🌅⛵

  • @aniketbarve6313
    @aniketbarve6313 4 года назад +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.

  • @moisesall6712
    @moisesall6712 3 года назад +4

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

  • @felixniederhauser7799
    @felixniederhauser7799 5 лет назад +43

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

  • @bethbartlett5692
    @bethbartlett5692 5 лет назад +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. 💫⛅💫

  • @kathryndwright
    @kathryndwright 5 лет назад +12

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

  • @lazarus1313
    @lazarus1313 5 лет назад +23

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

  • @vanessasylvester6151
    @vanessasylvester6151 5 лет назад +5

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

  • @dolabellajr
    @dolabellajr 3 года назад +5

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

  • @laiqsid7318
    @laiqsid7318 4 года назад +5

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

  • @AudreyHeadley
    @AudreyHeadley 5 лет назад +12

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

    • @rickestofricks7705
      @rickestofricks7705 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @elviemoreno9284
    @elviemoreno9284 Месяц назад

    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👏👏👏

  • @oldschool_2717
    @oldschool_2717 5 лет назад +18

    I love the background music and your adventures !

  • @anthonykleeman9686
    @anthonykleeman9686 3 года назад +4

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

  • @aircrew705
    @aircrew705 2 года назад +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.

  • @peterkipchumba3971
    @peterkipchumba3971 5 лет назад +9

    What a journey David, Amazing stuff love from Kenya!

  • @eugeneochar4182
    @eugeneochar4182 5 лет назад +7

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

  • @DelightLovesMovies
    @DelightLovesMovies 4 года назад +5

    David Adams docs are awesome, I love them.

  • @maryhairy1
    @maryhairy1 3 года назад +3

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

  • @colinfolan
    @colinfolan 4 года назад +1

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

  • @Data_Editz
    @Data_Editz Год назад

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

  • @simrangulati755
    @simrangulati755 5 лет назад +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

  • @georgeikinya2779
    @georgeikinya2779 5 лет назад +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

  • @jodimuse18
    @jodimuse18 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @graemelollback3484
    @graemelollback3484 5 лет назад +6

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

  • @TheSearaider
    @TheSearaider 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @usmansheikh7717
    @usmansheikh7717 4 года назад +2

    David Adams, you are a living HERO.

  • @kimoconnor495
    @kimoconnor495 3 года назад +2

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

  • @Chris-um3se
    @Chris-um3se Месяц назад

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

  • @isabelsanchez5448
    @isabelsanchez5448 3 года назад +1

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

  • @KIM-xl6zs
    @KIM-xl6zs 5 лет назад +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 3 года назад

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

    • @KIM-xl6zs
      @KIM-xl6zs 3 года назад

      @@Dee-nonamnamrson8718 I have adopted one

    • @Dee-nonamnamrson8718
      @Dee-nonamnamrson8718 3 года назад

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

  • @pty8s
    @pty8s 5 лет назад +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.

  • @RockShimu
    @RockShimu 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @amypalladino2584
    @amypalladino2584 4 года назад +2

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

  • @kyongwilson9777
    @kyongwilson9777 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @olvidare7835
    @olvidare7835 5 лет назад +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.

  • @mohammednazemuddinsiddiqui1071
    @mohammednazemuddinsiddiqui1071 4 месяца назад

    What a wonderful episode thanks for taking us with you

  • @fidalikhon
    @fidalikhon 3 года назад +1

    David Adam is an all-weather standard man

  • @wutwut3141
    @wutwut3141 4 года назад +4

    Awesome videos incredible journey. I hope to see lots more

  • @maydarwiche5816
    @maydarwiche5816 2 года назад +1

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

  • @Nancy-tr5fi
    @Nancy-tr5fi 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @donanator1447
    @donanator1447 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @farhaanahvarachhia
    @farhaanahvarachhia 5 лет назад +3

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

  • @nicolaslorenzo9654
    @nicolaslorenzo9654 Год назад +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

  • @artystaar
    @artystaar 5 лет назад +5

    Simply excellent!!!

  • @horstclar682
    @horstclar682 4 года назад +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!

  • @maligruj5113
    @maligruj5113 5 лет назад +1

    You take me straight back to childhood .Thank you.

  • @rickyradioactivehorsehunte2247
    @rickyradioactivehorsehunte2247 4 года назад +2

    Great stuff thanks again.

  • @amypir835
    @amypir835 4 года назад +4

    What a awesome journey... Love it

  • @renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300
    @renderuntocaesarwhatiscaes2300 3 года назад +1

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

  • @brykarp
    @brykarp 2 года назад +1

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

  • @bobsingh7949
    @bobsingh7949 7 месяцев назад

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

  • @darby102871
    @darby102871 2 года назад

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

  • @reds1325
    @reds1325 2 года назад

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

  • @adventurelover8521
    @adventurelover8521 3 года назад +2

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

  • @berettaman7
    @berettaman7 3 года назад +1

    I enjoyed this adventure so much, thank you!

  • @scottc6639
    @scottc6639 2 года назад

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

  • @dhadumia
    @dhadumia 5 лет назад +4

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

  • @nh6870
    @nh6870 3 года назад +1

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

  • @joserios2199
    @joserios2199 2 года назад

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

  • @yahyaemam7140
    @yahyaemam7140 3 года назад

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

  • @sampathghatge7123
    @sampathghatge7123 3 года назад +1

    No words for David.thanks a lot.

  • @Headwind-1
    @Headwind-1 5 лет назад +3

    Great video nice entry lines

  • @thomasmaduro6107
    @thomasmaduro6107 3 года назад +1

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

  • @bulkzorage
    @bulkzorage Год назад

    My new favorite show ! These docos are awesome!

  • @grantaylward7385
    @grantaylward7385 2 месяца назад

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

  • @benndammang6192
    @benndammang6192 4 месяца назад

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

  • @Mamajonaful
    @Mamajonaful 2 года назад

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

  • @jontyarnold8522
    @jontyarnold8522 Год назад

    What a great documentary, love these …

  • @priya-jeevithaaram9045
    @priya-jeevithaaram9045 3 года назад

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

  • @larryreese6146
    @larryreese6146 2 года назад +1

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

  • @henryhanson505
    @henryhanson505 2 года назад

    Simply amazing..!

  • @oscar90811
    @oscar90811 2 года назад

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

  • @vcom2327
    @vcom2327 2 года назад

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

  • @lonastepp8397
    @lonastepp8397 3 года назад +1

    you are the best,thank you

  • @fandangofandango2022
    @fandangofandango2022 3 года назад +1

    Always Good David.

  • @billmcintyre61
    @billmcintyre61 2 года назад

    Thank you for sharing your journeys ♡♡♡

  • @tbg008
    @tbg008 5 лет назад +2

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

  • @jitkablahakova3073
    @jitkablahakova3073 5 лет назад +1

    Incredible video, great adventure! very educational too.

    • @msellemkassim2515
      @msellemkassim2515 Год назад

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

  • @crawford323
    @crawford323 6 месяцев назад

    Outstanding!

  • @rnilu86
    @rnilu86 3 года назад +1

    Amazing documentary. :)

  • @jimgeorge5116
    @jimgeorge5116 Год назад

    Great show mate

  • @olusolabalogun2583
    @olusolabalogun2583 3 года назад

    What an interesting episode. A true comradery!

  • @jenniferhill5375
    @jenniferhill5375 3 года назад +5

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

  • @mohamednagib2594
    @mohamednagib2594 2 года назад +1

    So perfect and educational

  • @reddiamond6688
    @reddiamond6688 5 лет назад +1

    Just beautiful

  • @bingeltube
    @bingeltube 5 лет назад +3

    Very recommendable!

  • @nadakuditigopikrishna6587
    @nadakuditigopikrishna6587 9 месяцев назад

    The documentary is great.