Inside the Most Dangerous Region in Senegal 🇸🇳

Today we're venturing to Casamance, the most dangerous region in Senegal. Casamance is isolated from the rest of Senegal both geographically and in terms of culture. This isolation prompted the start of one of the longest conflicts in Africa, between the government and rebel groups.
But this isn't all Casamance is famous for. The area is home to one of the most unique cultures in Senegal, the Jola people. The Jola community are renowned for their secrecy but today I am gaining exclusive access not only with Jola villages but the most important Jola figure in the world.
But getting there will be far from easy due to the ongoing conflict...
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[@EllaMcKendrick]

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[@DanScott1]

There's no danger in Casamance, especially for toubabs. Love the frequent filmed toilet stops, no bush stops, such a lady and so English with pleasantries and thank you's. Good onya Ella.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts! The situation in Casamance has indeed improved since my visit, which is absolutely great as I'd definitely recommend it. Such a beautiful part of the world! Thanks for your lovely comment!

[@MsAmani-ln3wj]

Such a beautiful comment from an open colonizer. Well if they don't fight those that intend to remove them and their culture from the earth then mote it be. I used to care but when I see comments like this and experience the love people have for those who are openly researching them for personal gain, well how can anyone care. I look forward to seeing what the Roman empire does with Africa because it is clearly up to business as usual. Lol it so funny to me that they have not realized yet that they send their women in to soothe the natives in any situation. Again, if people are not going to be aware, who can care. Happy colonizing. I guess 🤨

[@jambadonmusic]

I am sorry you got there just when the operation was underway. I'd say Casamance is one of the safest regions in West Africa. I travel there all the time, and it's a lot safer than Dakar, and my hometown Stockholm for that matter. Advising against visiting Casamance is crazy. Nothing has really happened there for several years, except for this particular event where the government decided to crush the rebels once and for all. Please change the title, it's not dangerous to go to Casamance.

[@Charcmode]

thanks for this information

[@khadimdione9299]

Jhabite en Casamance et j'ai 26ans aujourd'hui et je n'ai jamais entendu un coup de fusil. Je vous jure que je me sens en sécurité plus en Casamance qu'à Dakar. Vous pensez que s'il y avait de l'insécurité votre guide prendrez le risque de vous amener là-bas ?

[@beautifulthomas375]

Thank you jamba🙏🏾as a Senegalese myself I confirms , people need to stop presenting Africa like a dangerous jungle for donations( money)and likes , this mentality shit need to go Asap 🗣🗣🗣🗣🗣

[@ecovisiongroupeafridecouve8436]

Your title is wrong and dont afraid people if it was not safe. How can you go there

[@idrissabadji4822]

Cette femme est vraiment une catastrophe pour l humanité, comment tu peux diaboliser une région à ce point.

[@mikemyore]

Hi Ella, great vlog! I went to Casamance in 2012, so it brings back good memories for me as well as helping me learn more about it. The advice not to go was much the same back then, but it turned out just fine! Nice to see Senegal and The Gambia getting some good coverage on your channel :)

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks for sharing your experience! Yes, Casamance is an incredible place and I am so glad I visited. Thanks so much for watching my series! It makes me so happy to know you enjoyed it 😄

[@linuxlaila]

This is my favourite episode of meeting the jola community and the king.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much! I’m really happy you enjoyed watching. Meeting the King was such a special moment

[@joncothranphotography9375]

Very interesting! I work with some people who are from that region and it was cool to see more about it. Thanks!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Glad you found it interesting. Thanks for watching!

[@ignacioacosta5345]

Hello again Ella. I've been busy for a while and I haven't had much time to enjoy your videos. I have seen that you have uploaded new videos and I have looked for a place to see them. I congratulate you and your boyfriend for this video series in Senegal. You are very brave to go to a place in conflict, and where a foreigner can become an important objective so that one of the parties can be attended to in their requests. I honestly would not risk taking a trip like this. By the way, also in the Canary Islands (specifically on the island of La Gomera) the palm tree is used to obtain, not a wine as I have seen in your video, but a very sweet honey that is used to sweeten various desserts. Another curious thing is that the wrestling that they comment on in your video is a traditional fight like the Canarian wrestling. And there have been meetings of both fights between Senegal and the Canary Islands. Looking forward to seeing your next video and leaving my comment. I'm still waiting for you to teach you how to make paella. 🥘 Kisses and greetings.😘👋👋

[@EllaMcKendrick]

It's great to hear from you again Ignacio! I hope you have been doing well. I'm really pleased that you enjoyed my Senegal series. I had a lot of fun visiting Senegal and putting these videos together. That's very interesting about the sweet honey from the palm trees. I think I had a similar honey in Sri Lanka - they told me they got it from palm trees. I didn't know the Canary Islands were keen wrestlers! That's so interesting - thanks for sharing! All the best to you as well 😊

[@jr_8292]

Amazing, I love this longer in-depth content. I found your channel to find out more about Senegal, thanks for sharing your travels with us!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you for your kind words! I am glad you found it useful 😁

[@GoTravelOnTheCheap]

Great job telling the story.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you! 😄

[@okdevil0076]

I like your video ❤i am from India

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much!

[@ZacNorth]

What a beautiful video. Top quality!

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much! I'm really pleased you enjoyed it 🤗

[@mertozelmusic]

Thank You for this video. Beautifully made.

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much!

[@driptripjay376]

Yaaayyyyy been waiting for this to drop! Gonna enjoy this watch

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Awesome! I really hope you enjoy it 😁

[@blueviolon5110]

Senegal is beautiful. Come visit Morrocco there Is so much to visit from Tangiers to Dakhla in the Morrocan Sahara ❤❤

[@EllaMcKendrick]

It sure is beautiful! Yes, I'd love to visit Morocco!

[@VANI_4EVER]

Many people has been killed in Senegal, one teen in senegal got killed which was really sad.

[@pierrendiaye5815]

Thanks à lord We are togheter Welcome to my beautiful country

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much for watching!

[@pierrendiaye5815]

@@EllaMcKendrick 😍🤩🤩🤩

[@muthukumarc6689]

Nice Documentry

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you!!

[@karimbelyamani7188]

I love YOUR CHANNEL I AM GOWIN

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you so much!

[@karimbelyamani7188]

Can I have the information on your tour guide

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Of course! His name is Mika and his company is Trip Tour Senegal. His contact number is [phone]

[@karimbelyamani7188]

Thank you very much for the information because I'm trying to get to Senegal in June me and my wife and my son from the US thank you for the information I will contact him so maybe we can set up something for the summer

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I'm sure you'll have an amazing time! Senegal is a wonderful country and Mika is the best guide I've ever used 😄

[@abisolaowoyemi504]

Amazing! What's the healing Tree called?

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks! They called it a 'cheese tree' - I'm not sure if this is the official name

[@Manmeetsingh-ub4fe]

Amazing ella Take care of yourself & your team Try to avoid 🙂 🙃 these danger places anyway love your efforts

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thanks very much Manmeet for watching! As always your comments and support mean so much to me 🤗

[@annetteparker4287]

Wow so you're promoting travel to Senegal yet it is dangerous? I'm the offspring of a Senegalese Manlinke female. The Jola are NOT dangerous. "No matter how long a log floats in a river is will never be a Crocodile" ~ Jola proverb.

[@Sophine]

This title is fatra. It's literally like saying my continent and the countries within are dangerous. But what you were shown was nice and educational. Let's not put the narrative out to scare people away from my continent.

[@okangibbone3123]

Casamance is not dangerous Casamance is the most safest place, And you yourself you went there and nothing happened to you and your delegations just say Casamance is a peaceful country okay

[@jollofskitchen]

What you said about Cassamace is assassination of character they the most polite, loyal and hard-working people of that region next time do your homework respect respect respect

[@ToursSenegambia]

HI my name is malang I'm from Senegal live in Dakar I been watching all of your videos.. but I really want to talk to your guide mika is been a while I don't dee him..

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Thank you very much for watching my videos! Ah, do you know Mika?

[@ToursSenegambia]

@@EllaMcKendrick yep, i do

[@ToursSenegambia]

Hi how are you?

[@karimbelyamani7188]

Iam GOWIN Senegal I n June

[@EllaMcKendrick]

Have an amazing time! Senegal is a fantastic country 😁

[@jollofskitchen]

Did you experience any danger when you wear there with the welcome. They welcome you you still went ahead and write that nonsense

[@EllaMcKendrick]

I can see you didn't actually watch the video 🙃