Our First Taste of Africa… We Didn’t Expect This | S5 E15
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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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.
⸻
⛵ 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
⸻
🌊 Join Our Sailing Family Adventure!
We’re the Fothergills – a family of six living full-time aboard our catamaran, Happy Days. From tropical islands to remote anchorages, we’re documenting our journey around the world to inspire and encourage others to pursue their own adventure.
🧭 Want to Support the Journey?
Join us on Patreon for early video access, uncut updates, behind-the-scenes moments, and exclusive Zoom meetups with the crew:
👉 https://www.patreon.com/sailingwithsix
🛍️ Grab Some Sailing with Six Merch
Check out our official store for tees, stickers, and gear that supports our voyage:
👉 https://sailingwithsix.store/
📸 Follow Our Daily Adventures
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sailingwithsix
Website & Blog: https://www.sailingwithsix.com
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We share what life is really like living aboard with kids — homeschooling, provisioning, sailing mishaps, and the magic in between.
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#SailingWithSix #FamilySailing #LiveaboardLife #SailingFamily #TravelWithKids
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