Africa Vlog - Zimbabwe | Truth About Where I Grew Up, Food In Africa, & My Family Trip | Sanne Vloet

My Trip To Africa - Zimbabwe | Truth About My Childhood & Where I Grew Up, Experiencing Africa After Nineteen Years Away, Eating Traditional African Food, & Our First Family Vacation Back To Where It All Started | Sanne Vloet
Hey EVERYONE!
How many of you know about my childhood? Do you guys know where I was born or do any of you guys remember where my family moved to when I was only a year old? Bonus question for all of you amazing souls who have been with me from the start, where was Jules born?
It’s finally here! The first of three vlogs from my three week trip to the African continent. I was able to visit five different countries (can anyone guess which five) with my parents, the best brother anyone could wish for, and Max who joined us a week later (he’ll show up in my next vlog on Monday). I’m sure you all know this from all of my travel vlogs, but my travel luck isn’t the best. We started the trip with delays, missed connections, and when we landed in Zimbabwe we found out our bags had gotten stuck in Kenya. The best part was nobody had any idea when our bags with our clothes would arrive which made our first day a little stressful, but at least we had each other! Has anyone ever gone on a three week trip and had the airlines lose their bags?
I need you guys to tell me what you think of this video. I wanted to change up the vibe a little and I was inspired by a few travel vloggers and the way they tell stories. My main goal is for all of you to feel like you are here with me in each special moment that is shared on the channel, I want you to feel every emotion I feel like you are right there by my side. Since I started on KZbin whenever I travel alone, I don’t feel like I am alone, which has completely changed my life because I don’t feel lonely when I am alone anymore.
So back to Zimbabwe, we visited my childhood home, the hospital my parents both worked in, and we visited my childhood friends who we have supported through school. Another exciting part of our trip was building a well for water at our childhood nanny’s children’s home! Now Precious and her family won’t have to walk hours for drinking water, so if anyone wants to maybe join a volunteer trip next year to help out in the local communities in Zimbabwe we can try to organize something!
Zimbabwe is not an easy country to live in, but it is amazing to see how friendly, positive, and open the people are here. You’re always surrounded by nature, elephants roam freely, and as someone who lives in NYC the three week detox from city life was much needed! I haven’t felt so creatively refreshed in a long time and I can’t wait to get back to filming videos for the channel! Any guesses on who I just filmed recipe video with?
So guys next week I’m going to have a bonus video for you “What I Eat In A Day On Safari” which I had so much fun filming while we camped out in the middle of Hwange Nation Park! I hope everyone subscribes today and I can’t wait to read and respond to all of your comments! I finally have wifi so I can respond to all of your old comments on my last few videos that I shared while I was on this trip!
See you guys on Monday and let me know what you thought of the drone footage!
xx
Sanne
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[@olgapavon1430]

This vlog is simply pure and beautiful! You and your soul are amazing Sanne💗🔝

[@jeanlucblanche6067]

Agreed!!! So fun to watch! Love your imagery for Thumbnail Sanne.

[@kataeschlimann7758]

This is so cool! I love that you still have community there after 19 years!

[@CarolineLivino12345]

*Thank you so much for inviting us into your world and history!! Love you Sanne! 😍*

[@SanneVloet]

Thankyou so much for watching and being part of the community! ❤️

[@tevyakadiki3568]

I'm 17 and live in Zimbabwe (Harare ) and I really enjoyed seeing this and I always lose luggage at that airport 😂 glad you enjoyed your visit. Sad I didn't bump into you ❤

[@veronikacee1435]

Tevya Kadiki I was born in marondera hehe

[@bluem179]

was born in Mutare

[@Siphosamixo]

@Christine Simbi my mum’s from Zimbabwe and I’m doing schooling over there I have been living at a farm in the rural areas and I’ve been hating it

[@cyborgsurgeon]

@@Siphosamixo 😂😂😂

[@leoonthego5077]

SHE IS SO DOWN TO EARTH ! LOVE HER!

[@emmarose6981]

This was the most beautiful vlog I have ever seen. It must be really nice to have gone home and revisit old memories and experience the culture again. From the sincerity, to the production quality of this vlog, it was nothing like I’ve never seen before✨🌸 Great job Sanne!!

[@SanneVloet]

Thankyou so much! This part of the trip really touched me and I wanted to share that with you guys. Much love ❤️

[@tanyasmith5689]

I’m Zimbabwean and I never knew that’s where you grew up 😍My beautiful country

[@nadiadzierzanowska5867]

I envy you cause you were able to grow up in such a beatiful place🌿❤️

[@doeidoei1489]

I have been looking forward to this vlog for so long! The video quality is absoluty unbelievable. Thank you so much Sanne, it feels just like being in your backpack!🧡

[@SanneVloet]

TRAVELBUDDIES! 💗💗

[@roanz1288]

Its really refreshing to see childhood friends that you haven't seen for a very long time and talk about the good old times together 😁😁Really enjoyed the video! Can't wait for the continuation!! Sending love from Philippines ps. i hope you'll read this 😑

[@Lucas-cp9sy]

Love this vlog : soooo different from what we usually see ! Also the drone moments are just... whow 😵😮 !! Hope you gonna cook the receipt we saw in the video, looks delicious 😋

[@SanneVloet]

I am glad you liked it! i don't take a trip Africa every year so this was very different from my usual New York life hahah! I will be sharing some cooking video from Africa soon!💗💗

[@Lucas-cp9sy]

@@SanneVloet haha 😁 But I also really love your New-York/chatty/fashion videos too 😘

[@brittanykamalie1075]

We deal with alot of racism in South Africa...im so happy for this video...u r so pure

[@creativelykirsty]

My mother is from Zimbabwe! She came to the US for university and has been here ever since. So lovely to see your vlog and get a better idea of what her childhood was like too :)

[@randychris5031]

Why is she not going back “Come no go”

[@sreedeviamma5250]

wow ...just WOW!!!! I guess the trip was so fun...another beautiful video...keep up the good work

[@dd765]

Love your videos! The video editing and background music really sets the tone!

[@SanneVloet]

Thankyou so much!

[@daiiinja1]

This is by far my favorite vlog of yours! It is chilling coming back from where we grow up and it is such a beautiful feeling ❤️❤️

[@katerinap5298]

Unbelievable you grew up there...A whole other world with unique , pure people! Wow! At what age did you left this country?

[@mariamis6128]

That's so beautiful video, can't wait for next and I just wanted to thank you for inspirations 😃😃😃

[@RaeaXo]

This is insane! Africa was not on my bucket list before watching this but now it is!

[@thesocialintrovertchronicles]

@Raea, do visit. You are missing out on a lot already

[@kiarahodgson7606]

I’m from Harare Zimbabwe so this is so cool for me to see :)

[@SanneVloet]

No way! We didn't spend much time in Harare but Marondera is not far away!

[@harmonykangara6348]

Indeed im a Zimbabwean and im proud to be one . Zimbabwe is blessed with nature its just cool

[@jovanatanasijevic9124]

Such a beautifull place as you too love your vlogs you are my bigest idol love you to the moon kisses from Serbia xo😻😻💕💕🌏

[@chemtoumi665]

I love how you still are in contact with the people who were a part of your childhood ❤❤ A beautiful soul ❤

[@이진-y9r]

Such an inspiring and natural(not staged i meant:) vlog!! Absolutely loved it!

[@quaintleaf1208]

Question... Are your parents Dutch Zimbabwean? Or like why or how did they begin working in Zimbabwe?

[@IB_info]

Most white Zimbabweans moved to Europe got documents and want nothing to do with Zim, they just refer to Zim as a place they grew up.

[@kaseywatson7281]

Bi Tube all whites in Africa are from Europe obviously there not actually African.

[@kaseywatson7281]

Yes her parents are Dutch or British idk which one tho.

[@PATRICKRIDGETV]

I’m in Africa right now! Incredible

[@ramaraoavula7366]

Sanne baby your lovely human being and I like 👍 👌 ♥ 💕 ❤ 💖 you ♥.

[@petronella1612]

So inspiring!! I'm gonna move to Zambia for the next three years and can't wait to discover this amazing country ;)

[@andrear4056]

This is so refreshing to see. I love how you have stayed so humble. Other people who make it in the model industry forget where they have come from. Would love to see more of your beautiful home ❤️

[@veronikacee1435]

Wow surreal , I was born in marondera hehe , living in Canada now . So beautiful Sanne ❤️

[@jadedavis6080]

I've been waiting for this video. This is so exciting!

[@chelssss.s]

WOW! IM FROM ZIMBABWE!!💞💗

[@paulanicollegaravito6017]

This is beautiful, thank you so much for showing us all about your childhood. You are so humble, lots of love from Puerto Rico ❤️

[@abbyy1733]

Hermoso Ahora veo porqué es tan pura de corazon💖😮

[@seldemitria]

Love this content Sanne! I also loved all the info in the description box, especially how you said you don’t feel lonely with KZbin anymore. It’s awesome to see you humanized and down to earth with these videos, it really shows your personality! You’re super sweet and fun to watch and I like how I’m getting personal with you, not just watching you on runways. Love it!

[@Julia-bs5jy]

I'm addicted to your videos lately! 💗

[@stephaniebishop2111]

Spectacular! You did an awesome job of showcasing the beauty of Zimbabwe and making us feel as though we were right there with you. This vlog was filled with so much warmth! Your videos/vlogs are definitely a great antidote for loneliness.

[@SanneVloet]

Thankyou so much for your sweet comment! I was very excited to share this with you guys. Have a wonderful day 💗💗

[@wanderlust9]

I believe that contact with nature relaxes and regenerates, and people seem so kind there! (I had never seen the fruit of the baobab before! 😂) BTW you're sooo sweet! 💕

[@marthadorr1631]

How wonderful! It is such a gift to be able to spend your childhood with these amazing people. You have lived a very full life!

[@nadinebotti]

This is beautiful!!! The drone footage...😍. Thank you for letting us to watch the beauty you are watching.

[@hassandaadle5530]

There are still some people who are going to dislike this video 😩

[@rossahumaira1287]

Hi i like to see you vlog💕 From Indonesian

[@sabrinaharkat1397]

I was really touched a lot and I cried a lot because of the video

[@alicethebault3906]

I literally just came off my plane from Harare after visiting my family for 3 weeks and then you post this Its so funny seeing you where I just was

[@noorz5113]

So magical! I always feel so relaxed watching your vlogs. You are so precious Sanne, thank you for being so inspiring to me and to so many others. If only everyone was as kind, open and loving as you, the world would be a better place 💓

[@Chattyrizki]

I love this 😘 Zimbabwe is my dream of Africa

[@shiney2382]

This video is so pure and just made me smile the entire time 💗

[@renatapaschoal7605]

Even in the middle of the nature you look stylish and beautiful. Thanks for sharing this journey. Really interesting! I'm using with my English students. They got amazed by your spontaneity.

[@andrijanaradic173]

Love u giiiirl❤❤❤ live for your vlogs always on fireeee🔥🔥🔥

[@Ashiyamizumi]

Nice to see you recall your childhood memories in Africa, Sanne. It reminds me of my childhood era as well 🥰

[@TarisWRLD6828]

OMG I'm Zimbabwean Sad I didn't bump into you........but hope you enjoyed your stay PS.......loveu

[@a.ferizaj1443]

That's my favourite video that you have uploaded so far.

[@emmawaaramaa8052]

Oh my goodness Sanne, it is beautiful there! I love how you included drone videos because it’s breathtaking! When did you get a drone? What was your favorite part to see of your childhood? How long was the flight? Hope your bags made it home with you!! 💗🌟💗🌟

[@SanneVloet]

Emma Waaramaa it was so pretty!!! I got the drone prior to the trip and I have used it for the first time there! My favorite part was seeing our old friends, I had seen video tapes but when I walked in there I suddenly remembered things! How are you? How was your summer?

[@emmawaaramaa8052]

Sanne Vloet I’m doing well getting back into school routine and gymnastics! I really want hangout with you but I can’t get to New York.💗

[@jtse5384]

I can’t wait for the next two to come out!!!!!! This has so much love in this video ❤️❤️

[@thatbrowngurl9558]

I had to pause the video to comment...Sanne you seriously know how to touch the heart of yiur audience ..this was such an amazing and wholesome vlog😭❤❤

[@judittywellness]

"Don't go without me!!!" LOL I just love you Sanne!!! Baobab is very high in calcium and vitamin C...at least that is what I heard. So I often buy the powders from healthfood stores :)

[@rebekkaolsen595]

Wow I love this

[@SanneVloet]

Oh that is so exciting!!! Botswana is on my travel list as well because I have never been. Hope you are going to have a wonderful vacation 💗💗

[@rebekkaolsen595]

@@SanneVloet Thank you so much!

[@kasiowelove1]

This video gave me so much peace at heart it's incredible... Thank you Sanne for curing my overworked and tired soul! 💗💗💗

[@SanneVloet]

Thankyou so much for watching! I hope you are well and don't forget to take care of yourself as well!💗💗

[@philippawood5047]

You are the loveliest soul, I really appreciated how respectful and grateful you were. I used to live in Bulawayo so I really found this moving and breathtaking! Also, I love sadza and chomolia! 😍😍😍

[@quaintleaf1208]

Love this type of video! Happy to learn so much about you and feel close to you! In the most non crepy way possible. More like in a admiration way.

[@artluver1329]

Oooh...such an interesting vlog!! Very special your childhood home & friends. Loved it ❤❤❤😘

[@chloebts8824]

This is a wonderful vlog ! Thanks for the quality of it and thanks for sharing with us this aventure! You seem to have a lovely personnality😊 And yes, please, next year, I would love if you organize a trip to help population of Harare to have more access to water or other stuff. This an amazing idea !😘😘👌

[@ashley150]

Loved this vlog this made me miss the mother land 🇿🇼🇿🇼

[@UnlimitedPower9000]

What a beautifull vlog Sanne!😍 We just started youtube and we hope to make such amazing vlogs one day too 😊

[@aulonaxhaferaj6515]

Wanna support each other

[@lolpeace4503]

Wow , what an incredible nature!!!😍

[@miguelangelmaestro8066]

Hi Sanne Thank u so much I love Africa Now on Fire 🔥 ( So sad ) Amazonia and Africa on Fire 🔥 Amazing video You’re a kind girl I enjoy so much all yours videos For me an honor See u in the next

[@annaryanslovich]

That's pretty cool. Thank you for sharing this. I now know you grew up in Africa. Zimbabwe looks fun.

[@petagaymacmillan9449]

Your videos are real beautiful glimpses. Well done I cried. I don't know why. Seeing you walking with your brother years later Just lovely

[@kanchandiwan2582]

Me and my family used to live in Africa too. This video really reminded of the old days, the food, the culture, the nature. Thank you so much Sanne. I'm pumped for the next vlog!

[@alyazia1168]

I just can't wait for the next vlog. watching this warms my heart ❤️ love you sanne❤️

[@dapsolita]

Aahhh, so many memories already. I forgot the sounds of African birds. This video is making me decide I need to take a trip back👍😍

[@brooklynbrooklyn9573]

Greeting from Indonesia,, wow you really natural. Face, smile, and your beauty. . .

[@nataliaflores2559]

Hi Sanne! Thank you so much for sharing your life, I’m a big fan. I hope you have a great trip. Greetings from Mexico, take care 🍀

[@HappyHourWithMatt]

Wow! Zimbabwe looks so nice! Those drone shots are absolutely beautiful!! 😁😁

[@isabelburton1326]

My Dad’s from Zimbabwe!!

[@nadiyazabolotna4748]

WOW! THIS IS AN AWESOME VIDEO! YOU DID ON IT A GREAT JOB :) BEAUTIFUL NATURE, INTERESTING STUFF GOING ON, THANK YOU SO MUCH!

[@valeriacruz3742]

Sanne, i just want to say that it's really amazing to see a little bit of the place you grew up. All the love from Mexico💕😘

[@aliciadande2201]

Omgg I was born in Zimbabwe I was born in Kwekwe how nice to see a video about my beautiful country !!!

[@MsPerfume25]

Omgmgmg tht a awesome!!! I grew up in Nairobi Kenya part of my childhood when I was 1yr thrun4 yrs!!!! Me n my family had a great time I def wanna revisit!!!

[@missp2564]

Karibu nyumbani ☺

[@iradaruck3922]

That's soo beautiful Sanne natural. is my dream of Africa to see can you please waiting the next video I love to see more interesting Thank you L y hugs

[@SanneVloet]

Thankyou so much, I have a couple of more vlogs to share from the trip so you can enjoy Africa with me 💗💗

[@keensaj]

loved the video! and really enjoyed your message in the description :) beautifully written

[@mhatteroffact2607]

Looool. "It tastes like there is a lot of dust in mouth"...... Priceless innocence. Nice vlog!

[@novegrace2463]

A beautiful soul. So hard to find a soul like you nowadays. An inspiration

[@karolinawalaszek1869]

Hi, where is part 2 of Africa vlogs? I see only part 3 and this series is really beautiful :)

[@charvdgaag]

Hey Sanne! Ik ben afgelopen juli ook na 15 jaar teruggeweest in Ghana, West Afrika, waar ik ben opgegroeid, nadat ik er in 10 maanden ben heen gereden vanaf Amsterdam (check de reis op insta op @africabywheels ☺️). Dus herkende zo je gevoelens en beelden. Zo leuk! Kreeg echt zin om nog een keer terug te gaan. Niks is zo gek als iets wat zo ver weg is in de tijd en afstand weer in levende lijve te kunnen zien:). Nu is de volgende stap voor mij om Zambia op te zoeken, waar ik 20 jaar geleden heb gewoond, op een volgende roadtrip! Heel leuk om je trip door t zuiden van Afrika te volgen zo. Liefs Char!😘

[@remmer7010]

There’s nothing like going back to where it all started. Loved the look and vibe and can’t wait to see part 2!

[@aimanabdullah7928]

Hey vloet can you do a 30 day workout challenge plz!!!

[@marsyaasya9208]

💜💜💜💜 what a nice person, Sanne.

[@laurenm2558]

You are so real! Loved this... from an African girl.x

[@annbriggs5076]

I love this so much ❤️ reminds me of the time I spent in Botswana, can’t wait to see the rest of your trip vlogs!

[@jennyyeah9486]

The view of Africa is super beautiful, I hope I can travel there once in my life.

[@jacobzaranyika9334]

interesting i did a similar trip in 2015. an experience you can not explain. it is memory and familiarity mixed together

[@marrionmarufu1245]

Tjis is wonderful lady people my visit their old place and friends Love it

[@tafadzwa2001]

I didn’t know you lived in Zimbabwe 💛💛💛 I miss it

[@kaylabruner6108]

I would LOVE to do a volunteer trip! Looks amazing there!! Also the drone footage is next level 🙌🏻

[@gretarahikainen9179]

So beautiful vlog! Can't wait to see the other vlogs😍😍

[@shennaydewitt]

I live in Zimbabwe, so cool that you're from here!

[@MeetTheSmythes]

Really loved the vibe and energy from this video !!!

[@JesseAflleje]

That was awesome for us to watch where you grew up. Thanks so much for sharing

[@yumikokido748]

I can see that you had a great time in Africa! I'm really happy for that.