Indian Ocean with Simon Reeve

The adventurer journeys along the Indian Ocean coastline, setting off from South Africa where he dives with sharks. He then proceeds northward, exploring the rich marine environment of Mozambique before finally reaching the vibrant, historic island of Zanzibar in the Indian Ocean.

South Africa to Zanzibar is a programme presented as a single episode, falling under the adventure genre. It follows the format of a travel‑focused series, taking viewers on a maritime journey that starts in the southern tip of the continent and moves northward along the Indian Ocean shoreline. The central narrative follows an intrepid traveller as he makes his way around the Indian Ocean’s coast. He kicks off the expedition in South Africa, where he immerses himself in the water to swim alongside sharks. From there, his route carries him across the waters to Mozambique, and finally onward to the island of Zanzibar, tracing a continuous line of coastal destinations. Throughout the episode, the camera tracks his progress from one port to the next, keeping the emphasis on the changing seascapes and the distinct character of each location. The programme maintains a steady focus on the traveller’s movement along the Indian Ocean, linking the three regions into a cohesive coastal trek without deviating into unrelated storylines or additional settings.