AFRICA NAKED AND RAW part 1

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

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[@AdavidPT]

Both you and the boys got nominated on a few categories, congrats to all of you regardless of the outcome :)

[@davidnichols147]

Wow, truly amazing cinematography and editing. Africa is simply the best episode of all the Utube sailing channels. Enjoy!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you very much David!!

[@coleweston6740]

Wow 🎉🎉🎉 The best cruising kiwis video ever 💥💥💥💥💥

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Cole

[@coleweston6740]

@@TheCruisingKiwis It was a public holiday in South Africa today... heritage day. I spent it on my favorite beach, naked and free 🌞🌞

[@smith4tx2001]

Great episode love following your adventures. Your family banter is great. Love you guys !! Keep up the great work.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks heaps!

[@KimGignac]

Love this video. The music you chose was awesome. The beginning is like watching a movie. Well done guys. You just keep getting better and better! I’ve cast my votes good luck!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Kim, it was a magical road trip. We had a lot of laughs and the culture element was off the scale. I’m so glad we were able to share it all with Hannah.

[@jonathanscott550]

what an awesome video to come home to from vacation to watch. looking forward to part 2

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Jonathan!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hope you are well rested.

[@jonathanscott550]

@@TheCruisingKiwis got to now rest from vacation. In 2 weeks I have left knee replacement. Sog I'll be resting even more. keep the excellent video's coming so I'll have something I can look forward to cheers

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

​@jonathanscott550 gosh god luck with that. Rachel's mother has a knee replacement last week and is doing well. Just saying😊

[@jonathanscott550]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Thanks I had my right knee done last November and still recovering from it, but much better. My surgeon says it can take up to two years. Each patient is different in their recovery times. My right must be getting better as the surgeon did say if my right knee was not strong enough to support me when I have my left knee done he'd delay the operation until I had the strength to support. Hope Rachel's mother is up and about.

[@amandaavery475]

What a fantastic episode .. thank you thank you …

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@amandaavery475 thank you Amanda

[@robgood7714]

Beautiful country amazing vblog .Loved every minute of the video. Lots of laughter and enjoyable travels.That water at the hot springs was so clear and inviting. Looking forward to seeing more. Safe travels Cheers from the Tron team 😊😊😊😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Glad you enjoyed it Rob thank you

[@sedatedape315]

Amazing adventure! Looking forward to next week. Sharing in cultural rituals and activities is the greatest part of traveling.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

It sure is. This was an absolutely incredible experience that I am relieving as I edit the video. I can’t believe we got to be a part of something so special.

[@danielwardin3609]

Have never seen you guys so far inland with perhaps the exception of Western Australia. Great narrative, especially getting lost repeatedly. Best line (from Ivan [of course]): "Get a room!" Best regards.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

You're right, of course.

[@marvincloud3842]

What an awesome experience!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you very much Marvin.

[@d2ndborn]

Voted for you. Loved this video. Thank you for sharing Africa places most of us will never see except for your adventures.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Believe me it’s a part of Africa we never thought we’d see either. We really did have to keep pinching ourselves.

[@davidholland2180]

Absolutely fantastic, y'all are so amazing, and I am so glad for you all, looks like a wonderful place, people seem to be great also. I have voted for all of your videos and yes, I will also be sharing them everywhere.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you David for always making the effort.

[@shezhay180]

You guys are so good 😊 and yes I have voted for you all! Xxxxx

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you very much!

[@nicholascfindlay132]

Love watching your shows. We are cruisers too and am currently in Indonesia, leaving for either the Red Sea or Africa next January. Great to see how beautiful Africa is.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@nicholascfindlay132 Thanks guys. What part of Indonesia are you in. Unfortunately we had to rush through Indo. It is a wonderful cruising ground. Such wonderful people with incredible islands to explore.

[@marionhill3886]

Loved the adventures. Awesome

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Glad you enjoyed it Marion. We did too😊

[@OnTheFlipSide]

That is one of my favorite episodes. Can't wait for next week, an elder at the ripe old age of 51 🤔

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Amanda. To clarify, he had 51 children. I think he was late 90s when he died.

[@We-to9gp]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Just out of curiosity, how old is the youngest?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@We-to9gp I forgot to mention he had 9 wives. His eldest child is in her 70’s and the youngest is about 4.

[@lozzinozz8318]

Loved this episode! So few cruisers go to these parts of Afica, especially inland!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

More road trips needed for this incredible continent.

[@We-to9gp]

Your sight is by far the most educational and entertaining! I have learned so much about the world sitting on my safe sofa thanks to your documented adventures...and with chuckles through it all! Be safe and God's speed! TY

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you.

[@DYoung-vt8pq]

Love you guys! The water at the springs was gorgeous. Lucky you! Safe travels. ❤

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Oh man it really was a stunning spot. We visit it again on our return trip in the next episode.

[@vernholmes7940]

What a truly incredible episode. Africa is an enchanting place. We landed in Cape Town and took the garden tour along the southern coast, ending up on the east coast. We dipped out feet in the Indian Ocean and then went to a private game preserve for a week long photo safari. It is still hard to believe the experience. I really enjoyed this and look forward to the second one.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

What a wonderful experience for you all. Where did you dip your toes in the Indian Ocean? Africa is fast becoming my favourite country, so much to offer, and we’ve only seen Tanzania. The people are happy and welcoming.

[@vernholmes7940]

@@TheCruisingKiwis I think it was East London.

[@francineaustin]

I'm glad to see you made it safely to Africa😊. What an adventure you have ahead. I will be waiting with great anticipation for the next episode. I love learning through your experiences. Good luck with the votes.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Francine.

[@sailingbarisheet]

Nomination for the best KZbin video sailing channel storyline, cinematography, etc... OK, you guys get it. I really enjoyed the video. Part 2, please

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you

[@derekmidgley]

Looks like you're having so much fun on this African road trip, wow thanks as always for sharing the details. Those fishy bits near the end had me laughing!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Those fish ate ferocious biters which for us humans just tickle bad.

[@raymorales9751]

Ivan: GET A ROOM DAD! hilarious!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Haha yeah cheeky sod

[@tomcurtis197]

Love your adventures! Your videos show the beauty of the lands you bisit and the positive side of the people you encounter! Very inspiring!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Tom!

[@leezettb]

What a fantastic episode. Really loved it.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you very much!🥰

[@MarkSnop]

Why are you guys? That was incredible! That’s something you’re never gonna see again probably

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Mark it was very special.

[@jonathananderton1889]

Amazing experience for you all I have been lucky to visit Kenya and reminds me of that especially when i too was able to go on road trips into the hinterland

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

East Africa is very special

[@kbc1883]

Neat episode! Really do love your storytelling and it has been so fun and interesting to have followed you along.

[@TheEnzedone]

Amazing

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you!

[@jamesvanian5524]

Fantastic video. Looking forward to future vlogs. How exiting for you all. Keep well and safe. James.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks very much James.

[@kiwiboys]

My jaw dropped when you said the elder was a father of 51!

[@christinag7971]

Really enjoyed this episode. Well done. These pools look fantastic

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks so much! Yeah so clear and in the middle of no where.

[@texanoutdoors6409]

What an awesome journey y'all are on. Thanks for taking us along. ❤

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks for watching

[@genieclarke7346]

Welcome to the beautiful mainland Africa. Brilliant video.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Genie

[@alchemest]

Voted for you. Good luck!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you

[@jimshanks9495]

i never considered your broadcasts as " The SHOW". For me it was always the adventures experienced by your family. This video brings you back into what i think is your niche; educating viewers on the huge variety of cultures this World embraces. Your rare opportunity to take part in a closed ceremony is another milestone for your family....

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

We were very fortunate Jim. I hope the next episode does justice to the experience.

[@Andy-dt8jg]

Beautiful footage - what an experience.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Indeed it was. An incredible moment we will cherish.

[@billhanna5455]

Fantastic post , Memorie are forever .

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you

[@Fairplayer43]

Thank you for the update Rachel! And for taking me with you to Africa!!! ❤😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you, karibo, as they say in Swahili

[@joshl4111]

You’ve done a fantastic job of capturing the magic of Tanzania . Good to see the first half of your adventures 😄

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Josh. The man who made it all happen. We are indebted to you for taking us on this wonderful Tanzanian adventure.

[@kaasgaafnl]

Amazing trip and possibility you're being given! Looking forward to next week's episode!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you!

[@bernardels92]

Welcome to Africa! Okay, I’ve got to say this - think this is my favourite episode of all time! And to answer Ivan’s question - a bus in Africa can get you ANYWHERE!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Haha that is understandable Bernard. No bias there at all? 😊

[@bernardels92]

@@TheCruisingKiwis I’m denying any and all bias 😝

[@texanoutdoors6409]

Everyone needs to take a few minutes and VOTE for our Kiwi friends. 🎉🎉

[@donaldwatson554]

So happy for my Kiwi friends, what an adventure! Cheers!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you

[@AustProd6]

Good one team.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you! Crikey the wallabies were scary good today!

[@AndyMac131]

@@TheCruisingKiwis not quite good enough though !

[@We-to9gp]

@@AndyMac131 I find them a little tough...but if marinated properly...

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

​@@We-to9gp😂

[@AustProd6]

@@TheCruisingKiwis As usual, not good enough. 😭

[@WayneKline]

Fantastic video guys, such a great adventure, looked like so much fun!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

It was an incredible road trip, in an amazing country.

[@Dreama40]

Haven't watched in a while, Ivan has certainly gone through a growth spurt recently lol.... This Africa adventure is going to be fun to watch!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you, yeah be may actually be taller than Rob now. Just checked and our website says he hasn't so that's that.

[@thoreriksen1069]

Amazing video ❤

[@bryanbadger6841]

Just W O W.!!! A bit shorter than my normal comments. Thank you.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Cheers Bryan. Yeah Rachel did a beaut job on this one. Can't wait for part 2 myself!!

[@bryanbadger6841]

@@TheCruisingKiwis me neither. 👍

[@kevinmagorien7927]

A great video guys! I just love the spirit you convey on exploring a new continent Of course I voted for you

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you. Tanzania has been amazing.

[@HannahGignac]

One of your best videos to date as always Rachel ❤

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Hannah. Next week’s the biggie. Can we do it justice?

[@HannahGignac]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Im excited!

[@michaelblomfield1504]

Awesome video Sailing Kiwi's. Seatbelts should be worn in the back seats thank you Rachel and Hannah!!!😉. Africa looks amazing .

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@michaelblomfield1504 for what is worth this car didn't have anywhere to click on the buckle. That's Africa.

[@fgansell]

Great episode, comgrats on getting there.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Frances

[@jamesbolling6407]

Excellent video, been following your family for years.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you James

[@dennismatthews6660]

Excellent episode. Thank you!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Cheers Dennis

[@AdavidPT]

Both you and the boys got nominated on a few categories, congrats to all of you regardless of the outcome :)

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you David.

[@enzedracing3641]

Voted. 🏆🏆

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Great 👍. Thank you so much.

[@jonnyonedart]

Never trust a back seat driver 😂. Brilliant video as always. What an experience. Hot springs look awesome. Remind me of Hamner in NZ

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Good old Hamner. These were more like tepid or tropical ocean temperature.

[@havewheelslovesailing]

another great episode Kiwi's

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you!

[@PhilipCau]

Awesome travelogue! I enjoyed this immensely. Looking forward to part 2.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@arthurjplacejr3866]

Excelent video👍❤️

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Arthur.

[@trevhedges]

Very cool guys! 😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Trev

[@rickkwitkoski1976]

That is ALL Africa! Where you drove looks pretty much like everywhere I've been in Africa. The amount of vegetation changes as per the local ecosystem but that's about all. Will I ever get back there? Thank you. The springs are very similar to Wikki Warm Springs in East Central Nigeria. Very similar ecosystem too. Dry woodland savannah.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@rickkwitkoski1976 we are loving the African vibe. The people here are so friendly. Our new favourite place.

[@twallaceii]

Awesome

[@brettwarburton1428]

Amazing!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks Brett

[@VicuSan]

Voted!! Go CKiwis!!❤🎉🌟 Hahaha... Ivan is right... Tanzania, Africa, Earth! Well done, Rob! Embrace the trees! That market looked so authentic... and the tuctuc, 😂😂😂 Ivan making new friens so easily, good for him. Sorry didn't got (the joke) who is taking care of Mocha... Yeah, nice episode with lots of thoughts and impressive imaves+music. And Ivan "the Prince" been himself, humor and the harmonica... Please use it more!! Nice memory of your dad, Rachel. Only been in Morocco... But I can say Africa is a wonderful, some times quite too much wild, land!! Love that natural, wild pool!! Worth the bumpy and dusty road. Fun and healing with tbose little fishes. How long was the pool's tunnel? Of course I'll keep tunned to see the Massai ceremony experience. Safe Journeys, (including Finn and Declan), fair Winds!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you! Does this episode make you want to hug atree? Go on give it a go. 😀

[@VicuSan]

@@TheCruisingKiwis It does!! Haha

[@bradclaughton6756]

amazing!! thank you all

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

OMG... Thats the same place my NZ friend and his wife lived and worked in when they wentvout to Tanzina. Moshi dont even try it in the rainy season . The holes swallow trucks in the mud.😂🧙🏻‍♂️🇬🇧

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I think much of Africa is during wet season.??

[@clivestainlesssteelwomble7665]

@@TheCruisingKiwis You found some of the pot holes dry.. there's also the black cotton soils which just do swallow articulated lorries in them. In 1984 the then new channel 4 TV did a series called Africar, a car for the ordinary road. A brilliant concept and experiment to take 3 experimental vehicles from the Artic Circle to the Arctic circle ...using lashup engines and gearboxes but genius Wood epoxy bodies vehicles using a hybrid Citroen Moulton suspension theres a good account of it plus and minus's all before e motors etc. on U tube.

[@MarkSnop]

Yeah, I didn’t see the two second transition. I guess I must’ve done but I didn’t know which one it was. I know what you mean about taking four hours on a video! It takes an awful long time to edit. Nobody realizes that unless you’ve done it yourself, your videos are always wonderful thank you.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I wish it only took 4 hours to edit the whole video, but alas, that was the time wasted on a little flourish that was totally unnecessary.

[@MrFroglips69]

An amazingly groovy episode. WOW! Toe eating tiny fish, cool.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks, It's difficult to take at first, so ticklish.

[@sausage5849]

Father of 51? How the hell did he have time to get any work done? :-) Those hot pools were epic. Nicer that any in NZ that I've swam in.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

I should have mentioned he had 9 wives. Certainly not as warm as NZ hot pools but enchanting. A great pick me up on a dusty road trip.

[@davesimpson7416]

Great vid and travels, has your son grown heaps lately?

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Haven't noticed much growth of late but perhaps yes.

[@BuntyNZ]

What. A. Trip!!!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thanks for sharing Bunty. What are you on? 😉😊

[@gschmidt3179]

🙂

[@kimstrutt9976]

Voted 😊

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

🥰

[@JamieMoss-j8j]

Hi for Jimbob

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Hello Jimbob. Thank you for watching. How is life in the valley?

[@kenlynch6332]

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[@stanmoulton6904]

omg, SEAT BELTS PEOPLE. even in the back seat. pepermint oil will help with the mosquitos. try not to use products high in alcohol. Sweating a big attracter also. once again awesome video

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Something you discover when travelling, is that different countries have varying standards of safety. The seat belts in the back of this ute were merely ornamental, there was nothing to plug them in to.

[@stanmoulton6904]

@@TheCruisingKiwis My OCD would have killed me riding in that car, with no seat belt. be safe, keep pumping out great videos. oh, and sorry about the Ivan harmonica torture.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

​@stanmoulton6904 BTW can you tell me more about the peppermint oil? How to apply, quantity etc?

[@cestmoi1262]

I bet after that ride you were well shaken but luckily not stirred. (Do you think you can take this much of a lame comment without getting sicker)? I couldn't resist LOL.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

🤢 it was just asking to be said.

[@craiglandis6679]

I voted Hope you win

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

🥰

[@Ricphil]

:)

[@RichardRoger1966]

Voting completed. Each vote for the Kiwi's, Sorry Declan Kiwi Boys will have to be another time.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you Richard!

[@isabelleb.1270]

Not sure what happened with the pic for this new video... I was about to click (the pic was The Captain showing his mobile screen to one man of the tribe) when an historical channel got my attention; and when I am back, I see a sexy lady diving in the Ocean (hello Hanna !). Are you playing tricks to gain more views ? 😂 PS : I already witnessed this kind of changes on other channels... just asking for my best friend -my Descartes’ little French devil, I presume...

[@isabelleb.1270]

Oops, my mistake: not the ocean !

[@isabelleb.1270]

Oops... Take n°2 : Watch until the end, and you will understand why this first choice was not the right one ! people, just don’t do what I just did -commenting before the end 😂 Cheers ! 🧡✨

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

@@isabelleb.1270 What I’m hearing is our first thumbnail did not distract you from clicking on an historical channel first. The analytics told us the same thing, hence the change. Many channels have a second thumbnail in the wings should their CTR be lower than normal.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

​@isabelleb.1270 by the way CTR means click through rate.

[@isabelleb.1270]

@@TheCruisingKiwis Oh Noooo ! That what NOT what I meant ! This first pic was an absolute go-to when I saw it... but I knew I could easily find you again (because I follow you) while this historic topic might never show again in a while (I am really bad with technology and computers). Hence why I watched the historical topics first ! Then I was quite surprised by your new sexy pics -and tried a joke. BIG FAIL 😂 but I know my sense of humor is not always contagious -and what a better place than playing in a foreign language ! This said, I hope you will win one of the trophies ! 🧡✨

[@RageAgainstTheMachine.]

congrats guys being picked cruisers awards. went to vote wot a crazy set up that wont work, try again for 50th time -soon. 🤟⚓🌬⛵

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Thank you for giving it a go.

[@kbc1883]

Oh come on! Stop using Hannah's image thumbnail and clickbait titles... you are becoming like Off Grid w/ Jake & Nicolle. LOL.

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

We started with a different thumbnail and title and even our own subscribers weren't clicking on it. This thumbnail is a screenshot from the episode. The title refers to what you're going to get in this vlog, an untouched (dare I say raw and naked) Africa.

[@kbc1883]

@@TheCruisingKiwis I know! I watched the episode 😊. I was teasing you! I’ve watched you fir several years. I know your vibe and it most definitely isn’t salacious!

[@mikeneshausen3246]

Father of 51 years? children? lol, voted you're legit the best channel

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Yeah 51 kids, his eldest in his 70s and youngest is 4!!

[@FBurck]

2:24, NO Rachael!

[@TheCruisingKiwis]

Haha, I was tempted 😊