Our First Taste of Africa… We Didn’t Expect This | S5 E15

• April 08, 2026 by Sailing with six |
• Language: EN
• Play Time: 00:38:26
• SAILING YOUTUBERS

After a tough offshore passage, we arrive in Tanzania for our first real taste of Africa… and it wasn’t quite what we expected.

Our journey begins in Tanga, a quiet coastal town where we reset after days at sea, navigate the full boat check-in process, and explore the incredible Amboni Caves — the largest limestone cave system in East Africa.

From there, we sail south to Zanzibar, where everything shifts.
More people, more movement… and a completely different energy. From busy beaches and traditional dhow boats to the contrast between tourism and local life, this stop gave us a glimpse into a side of Africa that’s hard to put into words.

Along the way, we share the realities of arriving in a new country by boat, a bit of sailing tradition, and the moments in between that make this lifestyle so unique.

This is what our first days in Africa really looked like.

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⛵ In this episode:
• Sailing into Tanzania
• Clearing into Tanga (immigration, customs & port health)
• Exploring the Amboni Caves
• Life onboard after a rough passage
• Sailing to Zanzibar
• First impressions of Zanzibar
• Local culture, tourism & daily life
• A unique sailing tradition moment

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