Deadliest Journeys - Cameroon, Birds and Lizards

In Cameroon, only 2% of the roads have been asphalted. All of the country's inhabitants rely on the Clandos' taxi services, they have no other choice. The country has no railway and taking airplanes is both too expensive and too dangerous.
00:00 Cameroon's bravest drivers are known as "Clandos". They're illegal cabs, and they're the only ones allowed to drive on Cameroon's entire road network, one of the worst on the African continent.
06:20 Thanks to this, they have a stranglehold on transport in Cameroon, despite the government's best efforts.
00:20 Some routes cross the territory of the Pygmies, a people of Central Africa.
17:30 When goods transports have accidents, villagers loot the cargo
19:18 The loaders in the basalt mines work until they're exhausted, and even the children there have to work in the quarries to go to school.
23:49 With the limited means available, the "Clandos" are forced to drive with cars fit for the scrap heap.
29:59 Overloaded vans are also subject to road problems.
35:35 Mireille works for an NGO trying to preserve the Pygmé people who live close to nature in the equatorial forests.
41:33 Some mountain towns are inaccessible during the rainy season.
49:02 Even the region's capital has become a ghost town as the population flees.
Director : Jean-Christophe Brisard

[@BabesTeng]

Kudos to the narrator. He made the narration lively and not boring.

[@xXRedyzXx]

I think these were translated from French, they made a good quality documentary but kudos to the voiceover too, it's a good pick.

[@Brad-lt6mr]

I was a vehicle examiner (MOT), and I have to say, that Toyota is next level. I've seen some ruins, but this one takes the crown.

[@6ixss]

hahahahaha for real !

[@dennis_koxbox8649]

With a little bit oil in the engine they looked like a Tesla

[@lukefarnham2119]

Only a Corolla could look like that and still run

[@avishkarandika4473]

japanese makes the unkillable engines

[@Maya-ln1os]

@@lukefarnham2119 yup...only Corolla can survive that long

[@FlowerPenguin221]

Toyota should give this this driver brand-new car because he’s advertising for them for free

[@D-watt7]

Mr Oscar the driver deserves an Oscar for managing his car very neatly

[@anilkumarbadai6416]

Obviously right brother 🙄 🤣 😒

[@futu1983]

Jesus that Toyota Corolla is amazing. I LOLd for like 2 minutes straight.

[@gustavusadolphus1714]

He put leaves on the pipe to balance it and it worked! LOL

[@RealityTechTV]

Resilient people. Watching these documentaries makes me appreciate my life because this could have easily been me back in Jamaica. Blessings to these resilient people. Love you all!!!

[@andrewclarke363]

Like a years yuh leff Jamaica we travel in style a jamaica only thing a mash up yard now is crim3

[@Redyfiboogie]

As a fellow Jamaican I get what you are trying to say. I still say this is next level.

[@AA-69]

RESILIENT. !?!? FKN IDIOTS MORE LIKE. !!

[@paulkirkland1535]

Yes Reality Tech TV,you're so right. I too am amazed to see how these people survive. I wish I could do something to help. I do pray that God will help them. I'm very fortunate to live in Canada and when I see what these people endure,I think what do I have to complain about? Sir have asked yourself that question?

[@asedonii-chan8466]

Don’t compliment them for being mentally incapable of creating proper infrastructure

[@NiceRage2009]

Oh good. My favourite narrator is doing this video. When it comes time to negotiate his contract, PAY THIS MAN WELL! He is one of the main reasons these videos are as interesting and popular as they are. He is pre gold with his translations and commentary.

[@CartoonWeasel]

It isnt the channel that makes these

[@medisendi4999]

U r right same here

[@nathannavachenja3513]

Very true glad someone else noticed

[@wonderties]

So true.

[@ElephantPro12345]

Agree with you 100%

[@ebotismaila4483]

Didn't know I could find my country here 🇨🇲 it couldn't be more real like this. I appreciate the hustle of men struggling to put food on their table

[@bradd188]

Around 5:30 I swear toyota never ceases to amaze me. That toyota Carolla barely looks like a car anymore and it still runs. Whether it's the Taliban in Afghanistan, isis in Iraq, or Africans in africa I always see toyotas running on a thread. The durability and longevity of these cars or trucks is simply amazing.

[@maljunior8041]

To think I thought a tire puncture on my new volvo s40 was the end of the world...look at these cars and these guys aren't even complaining! We forget how blessed privileged we are at times God bless these people

[@user-rs1vr8yr6z]

I have watched over 100 of these documentaries..... Never a time boring

[@cherifaidara4244]

As they say, Toyota never dies. Even in Africa.

[@aquilophonix755]

Well said. And my friends wonder why I don't buy American branded vehicles!

[@fleshoo1133]

I am so hooked on this documentaries as a Journalist and Geography student.At least you can see the real parts of the country

[@danielpeterson2129]

and we immediately panic when we see a simple engine error code......look at these guys

[@nasaa2884]

panicking, like whining, is a luxury hoarded by those fortunate & privilaged enough to have options. These folks have grave worries and tragic grievances; its a whole new ball game.

[@gptint1]

Most of that is for tax revenue purposes..

[@samuelkundael3503]

haha, some of our vehicles have travelled over 1.5 million km. What engine code do we have to worry about if the only thing that works is the light actually going on but is unreliable as well due to faulty wiring. My brother tried giving me a ride on a chinese bike that had traveled over 800 000km; i never climbed that death trap.

[@faithgatwiry]

Let me appreciate kenya🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪 because you may rarely see such a car on the road... Toyota should award this guy with a new car

[@bigshipentertainmentsounds266]

Just a few years ago were in the same state I remember so taxis which were like that of Oscar in 90s

[@wapfoutv2015]

Watching this documentary today has made me learn more about other parts of Cameroon I have not been to. The road challenge is almost same everywhere from township to the hinterlands. I come from Mbot in Nkambe, Donga Mantung Division of the North West Region. I was so touch about the educational aspect of the children. Between 2013 and 2016, I made enormous effort to support education for the underprivileged especially in local communities. It was my dream that local areas like Yoko and Linte exposed in this documentary would be possible target but the Crisis raging since 2016 has send some of us off the country and even when you come back you do not feel safe to travel anywhere around the country. However, I still look forward to meeting like minded people so we can work together for the development of the young by supporting their education and engage in other community development projects that meets their social needs. Kudos to the team that made this documentary and looking forward to meeting you someday. Thank you again.

[@haddingtoniangcp2464]

"The lightest sit on the heaviest The largest go into the trunk " made me chuckle

[@kayc8088]

I swear I was lol on some of the narration

[@samsido7215]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@arrylambertus5459]

And also the roof for the ones with claustrophobia😁

[@gorillachilla]

I only know Cameroon growing up loving the football team in the 80s and 90s loved roger Miller and makanaki, dangerous talented team, love from uk and Bangladesh, God bless the people of the African nations 🇬🇧🇧🇩🇨🇲

[@Norpan506]

That car still works :) Toyota should reward him with a new car.

[@ochyeng]

They already sold them a good car.

[@capricorn839]

Never wait for rewards. Earn it !

[@darreljoseph2085]

Hahaha

[@sanyonazyin6063]

One man's trash is another man's treasure.

[@rhllnm]

I think a Dodge Ram.

[@goddyblaq]

Watching this documentary, brings back my childhood memories. I worked in the quarry together with my awesome father for more than 14years. Just so you have some context, I'm only 29 now. But these experiences are what makes me, my siblings and my friends today. These beginnings are what kept the family together over a warm plate of meal. But those rocks were really heavy to be honest 😅😅😅

[@bige311]

Respect brother! God Bless you and your family.

[@goddyblaq]

@@bige311 thanks brother

[@weavethehawk]

I love how the one narrator manages to speak both sides of the conversation, and makes it very clear for whom he is speaking.

[@pitarafv8665]

He is the best.

[@robinwells8879]

There’s a sad irony in that the children that must break rocks to pay for their schooling value it much more than many in my country who receive it for “free”. Here it can even be viewed as a form of persecution to be forced to go to school and those who need it most often cling to their ignorance like a crucifix in the storm. Education is a form of freedom and these children know that. It would appear that you often cease to value that which you don’t pay directly for. I am full of admiration for the parents too who have such aspirations for their children and feed their ambition. Love and respect from me.

[@saveournsrey2018]

Professor of psychology!! I hope he succeeded. He’s one handsome man. 😆. I envy these men and women.. they work so hard and long hours and bearly get much. Beautiful country but sad situations. I pray for all of these beautiful people.

[@terencebarrett2897]

I pray friend ,but wouldn't want these beautiful adorable people manacled by western values,commodities wastage,manacled by western expectations just to breath,"these people are free, you seen how they jumped out of the bus knowing what was expected of them, they look wonderful fresh,healthy,happy and free as a bird,, when it said gold was found,my heart sunk, because you know the greed of gold,oil gas etc,,the damage to man, animal ,Land, atmosphere,, God bless you and everyone

[@RS-yj3gn]

Like his sarcastically fine tuned narration. Love this film to bits. Good work Tony and crew! I knew Corolla is reliable, that's why I still drive a 1988 DX Diesel wagon, but that the petrol version is THAT good, is news! 😂 😂.

[@v247videos]

I like watching these shows..They are not kidnapping or killings..Just humans trying to travel..

[@danielpeterson2129]

Indeed very nice shows ....a perfect portrayal of perserverence....honest hardworking africans.

[@randychris5031]

I hope your gove will also do same they are all birds 🐦 of same feather 🪶 its Afticam sick 😷

[@ungeimpfterrusslandtroll7155]

I admire their ability to always stay relatively clean in these conditions.

[@mirela1894]

Well yes because they have water and showers.

[@pulakification]

@@mirela1894 and a washing machine for clothes.

[@pacinorealestateconcernslt6162]

Yea the environment made them real clean with beautiful roads

[@capricorn839]

Even though this Toyota car is falling apart from wear and tear, it's engine is still running without hicup

[@freeKick185]

It blew my mind

[@samuelkundael3503]

aaah the good old days, when hardware was hard and robust

[@milestone_achiever4634]

All of these transit bus operations in the U.S can simply donate some of their retired buses overseas to all these countries that have to commute like this and you would not believe how grateful those people would have be👍👍

[@FigaroHey]

I mean... Yeah? I was thinking just the same thing. A bus doesn't has a certain number of miles on it - we retire it. Those people would get 50 years out of it and then recycle the parts. Donate one to each village along a road so they can drive their people to the next village and back or people can take one bus after another for the same as the cost of one of those 'taxis'. If every village had a bus, they would maintain the roads just to keep the busses coming and the next bunch of travellers (from the previous village, previous bus) moving along the links in the chain. Villagers themselves could ride free to the next village - after that, on the next village's bus - they'd have to pay the rest of the way to their destination, link by link, bus by bus. Every village would have a source of transport and a source of income from one donated bus.

[@milestone_achiever4634]

@@FigaroHey but I hat is the problem with these transportation organizations they don't think about the rest of the world

[@DeepakInParis]

Very very hard life . May god bless them all .

[@sergeykopylov652]

You better send them some cash or come and help. Praying doesn't help

[@riclindsey329]

I pray that the dreams of all these youngster's comes true,,they deserve a chance to see the world like those of us who've been blessed enough to experience it...

[@bahtinyuyclifford2089]

Actually I really don't post comments but for such tremendous work or labor as this, I must really appreciate you guys!

[@ernestcools3876]

The best mechanic using leaves to fix a car. I never thought that was possible.

[@alarmingtwitch7822]

Literally plugged a fucking hole with it. Simple minds are easily amused

[@SOz-uf5yq]

Just love the white taxi so funny GET OUT PUSH and love the translator.

[@nguyenngocducha]

this clip is so amazing, free beer, the strongest man, the Corolla Toyota ...!!!

[@benjimilo8583]

I love the translator neat and translate everything they said

[@keimel25]

And his play on words "coffin on wheels" 😆😆

[@noor_bank]

But it should have been in English because they're speaking French already

[@jorgecampos8468]

Very awesome documentary 👍 but the most amazing is how people take their challenges positively and sometimes I complain for simple things thank you for

[@sony5244]

What a eye opening video . Kids from the West and other parts of the world should watch this video, They will learn something valuable.

[@albericetzel9136]

I just finished watching all road doc videos on this channel. Every car manufacturer should send their new cars to Africa so they'll test them thoroughly.

[@bornfacekambatika]

this car has left me in tears😂🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@fredrickgitau8036]

And to the young kids....I salute,knowledge is power and in due time you shall reap

[@OoiPaul]

One of the best channels. Two thumbs up. Totally entertained.

[@michaelspencer2559]

Wish I just had one hard working person like these people I see in these videos. God bless them for doing so much for nothing.

[@sarcasmunlimited1570]

You can sponsor one and he will move to work in your country.

[@bun2805]

I watch many episodes of this documentary...this one was the funniest...the way they treat their car...with the wheels that might fall off... no screws... the door that opens.

[@El_Chompo]

That car was such a character. I wonder if it's still going today. I could watch a whole series of that car's day to day.

[@kigongowinnie4014]

This has n will always be my favorite video. Cameroon n that small dilapidated car🙏🙏. I come back to watch it over n over again

[@grmalj99]

I can not believe my eyes🤣Mr Oscar and his team need a medal

[@capableofgreatness8804]

lol, eh and in uk they complaining about the train and bus.... they need a ride with Mr Oscar, .... i assure you ..they will never complain again lol

[@earlyman2330]

Very sarcastically told I love it

[@philshifley316]

Yes this commentator is sarcastic in a funny way.

[@henrykimani3280]

Salute to the people of Cameron hardworking Hope the government will make a change for its Citizens and build them better roads 🙏🙏🙏 good documentary much love from kenya🇰🇪😔🇰🇪👊👊👊👊👊

[@smexy5111]

As someone from the USA 🇺🇸 I’ve never seen something like this, it’s so crazy and shows how adaptive people can be! I’m so thankful I don’t have to do such things, and have much respect and sympathy for the ones who do. Like some of the cars in this documentary didn’t even have a full set of lug nuts for their wheels! So sad 😞

[@vladimirmakarov2661]

@@smexy5111 yep I used to hate my country for not clearing roads during winter mostly but now I feel bad

[@hillarytindi8883]

Unless they change the people who are in the government, otherwise He’ll No...

[@juliussilvestar8988]

Henry kimani by looking at these roads may our late president john magufuli rest in paradise he worked very hard to ensure Tanzania had good roads since when he was a minister to president.

[@juliussilvestar8988]

The problem in West Africa leaders don't are not connected to the citizens at all.Class difference has put you in trouble.Bless the late founding father julius nyerere he knew when he introduced socialism

[@kevohwapipelinetransami4351]

Narrator brought me here again🕺🕺🇰🇪🇰🇪👊👊👍👍

[@pitarafv8665]

Me too

[@moreh462]

Mwanoo kowithaa kila vandu indi😀

[@kevohwapipelinetransami4351]

@@moreh462 ni kuwa idler kasee🕺🕺😂😂😂🤣🤣

[@moreh462]

@@kevohwapipelinetransami4351 sawa

[@kevohwapipelinetransami4351]

@@moreh462 yees

[@burnheretic3950]

"My car preferred these dirt road rather than paved roads". That translated to me as 'it no longer has ball joints etc. and driving on pavement the tires will wear down to the wires in half a day at best'. I can appreciate that.

[@zeeaffanzeecrafts5238]

My favourite narrator of all time...

[@lazyscorpion3889]

TOYOTA DOES THE JOB!! I love the the voice over! He makes me live these African documentaries😅🎉🎉

[@jameslevin9720]

The narrator make me laugh every time, the sarcasm is funny.

[@princesslene55]

Everyone likes beers,free drinks,party time 😂😂😂🍻🍺

[@nopopkrap4]

bring your ladders, drinks are on the house !!!!!

[@Ian-bq7gp]

What great people. I had a good friend built like Papa Bouba Diop years ago, a mountain of a man but what a sweet guy. We had jamrson whisky at 10am as we were recycling electrical tv in switzerland. He loved playing football and supported Real Madrid but i bought him a fulham shirt and he was so happy which made my day. God bless you Pierre. I always thought the cameroon shirt was the nicest design in world football. He was from yaonde the capital. Ive wanted to go since 2004. Cheers to you Pierre.

[@robertmuiruri550]

The best narrator

[@bienconstantino5309]

For these people road means life to them. 🙏

[@victorouma357]

Am taxi 🚕 driver and am grateful...No more complaining 🙏🙏🙏

[@sudeshnugyal2369]

Anchor speaks very nice clear english

[@nieldac2717]

This shows how resilient and resourceful Cameroonian are. Toyota E series engine will run no matter what, except when the timing belt snaps.

[@tandinwangdi600]

If only the government and the politicians wake up from their greed and power hunger. These neglected people are always wide awake and are struggling every single day to make their living in a very harsh conditions. My heart goes out to these brothers and sisters.

[@FDSixtyNine]

European influences tend to have that effect.

[@craigbucl7752]

I think it’s the same practically everywhere. Nobody politician gives a damn about those poor folks struggling daily. They would if they spent a week in their place! Wouldn’t last a day I bet

[@serunjogibnobert1596]

The narrator always makes it more enjoyable to watch 😂

[@Redyfiboogie]

Videos like this makes me grateful for my life.

[@georgegonzalez2442]

That front wheel of the clando has about 30 degrees of slop! Perfectly fine!

[@humptydumpty8984]

Good documentary. I was concentrating more than while watching a movie.

[@jbkhadka3388]

Nature still so beautiful

[@fordfairlane662dr]

I have been watching these videos for 6 days straight...with breaks in between

[@jahcobchammah8512]

I love this narrator🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@kariukingugi39]

I'm African from Kenya but damn!! can't believe people live like this. that's not a car. somebody's not doing his job and oughta be held responsible

[@justafriend3408]

This is when I've discovered these documentaries, I'm already hooked. I've been to cameroon before

[@barringtonthompsonbedascba7855]

The narrator is most wonderful

[@danielpeterson2129]

Toyota is the bomb.....these guys have resilience some of us can only dream about.

[@Prat_Saw]

no matter what u are going thru...Beer always gives u happiness.

[@MrSach123]

amazing work direction narration and the such an upclose touch of a Culture

[@Godisgr8always]

Two words SCOTTY KILMER.

[@who_seinabdallah5340]

Deadliest roads. Should definitely come to Kenya. And do a documentary review of how Miraa {khat} is transported.

[@charlesrachier5444]

Ithink kenya we have better roads and cars

[@HPLIFE247]

At least he Uses his seatbelt for something lol

[@jimmyjones1334]

Of all the episodes I have watched this is the best and funniest

[@mahendrapatel3503]

Your every video is heart touching.

[@michaeldonnelly1657]

Love the intonation in the narration

[@pradeepselvaratnam9459]

Excellent , I appreciate your video focused on the daily hardships... Daily reality for these people.. Hope things will improve for the people of Cameron.

[@WilliFlow117]

Pretty impressive,breaking big rocks barefoot than constantly lifting sometimes over 200lbs rocks over your head to load the truck,in the heat.

[@achievementlocksmith]

I just wanna say to the French ppl that make these I absolutely love these documentaries

[@thecrow3350]

God Bless The People Of Cameron Amazing Video 🙏

[@jamiebizness1]

I'm here for the narrative. Muah! magnifique

[@soulkitchen1979]

Yes, looks like the b l m riots in America last year.

[@nataliagomez4990]

35:00 that driver of the old car is like hans solo and the milenium falcon of the congo .. it keeps breaking down..wether its leaves in a tube to keep the breaks working or wire to hold the axel in place it always keeps on going and gets to his destinations often before others...

[@kakadaf3]

That woman was so shocked when she saw that rusted shell of a car

[@NektarVision]

These truly are the best documentaries.

[@sammybully918]

these Japanese Toyota deserve Nobel prizes

[@johngeorge5684]

Thank you God for the help of this.

[@practicaldreamer7215]

Narrator is amazing 😍

[@ajayisimon7498]

This white documentary narrator is another thing on his own his narrations sometimes is a form of comedy....😁😁😁😄he called a car coffen on wheel that is about to give up the ghost when the driver was busy repairing the tyres on the way to a village...have listened to so many of his narrations in different documentaries but they are always funny interpretations that makes me laugh and roll on the floor...is like he understands more about what most Africans are going through in different countries. ..

[@jonathancolney9357]

One of the best documentary I've ever seen

[@shebanadam7569]

hahaha....Oscar's car is real funny folks. Forgive my laughing but....can't help myself. The Lord keep you bro Oscar.

[@fernandoarroyo8733]

😅🤣😂😅😆🤣😅😂 this is far the funniest documentary ive seen 🤣😂😭😆

[@cheez1012]

That corolla is so decomposed I couldn't tell what car it was until I saw the badging.... how is that thing still running even? Incredible.

[@johnbooth9957]

I love these videos there need to be more of them

[@maniago2309]

Oscar's Toyota should be an unlockable skin for a future NFS entry.

[@prospermakosa4408]

My wife says that our three month old daughter will in 20 years time, look like that NGO lady. She is beautiful.

[@khaleemgul5307]

Beautiful documentary

[@greenbeanroyals]

I feel frustrated watching this lol. these people have the patience of saints 🙏🏽