Mossaka

Mossaka is a fishing town on the Congo River in southern Cuvette department. The town is a river port and fishing community, with pirogues drawn up along the bank and fish drying in the sun. It is accessible mainly by boat along the Congo and Likouala Rivers.

By Boat

Mossaka is accessible by motorised pirogue from Owando (3–4 hours on the Likouala and Congo Rivers) or from Brazzaville (6–8 hours upriver). This is the most common approach.

By Car / Road

An unpaved road connects Mossaka to the RN2 corridor, but it is often impassable. The river approach is more reliable.

Walking and pirogue.

• Congo River — The wide river dominates the town, with views across to the DRC.

• Fishing port — The daily catch is landed and processed on the riverbank.

• Pirogue trip — Explore the Congo River and its tributaries.

• Observe fishing — Watch fish-smoking and drying operations.

Local eateries serve fresh river fish and cassava.

Bottled water essential.

Basic rooms may be available in private homes.

Fresh and smoked fish at the port.

• Owando (3–4 hours by pirogue) — The departmental capital.
• Loukolela (further north on the river) — A remote river village.