Leaving from Swiss (?) airport (Swiss flag flying), followed by views from airplane of coastline. East African local flora: collecting seeds by shaking tree and the seeds 'exploding' off. Sisal production process including farming, separating, drying and baling. Shots round an African village, boys playing with model dhows on the water. Crabs, octopuses and puffer fish. Latter being poked with sticks. Methods of fishing with spears and with nets. Jumping in to collect the fish. More shoreline wildlife including a lizard.