Oshwe

Oshwe is the headquarters town of Oshwe Territory in Mai-Ndombe province, on the Lukenie River, with a 2012 population estimated at around 22,600. The Lukenie flows from the east through the southern part of the district and joins the Fimi River, which in turn drains Lake Mai-Ndombe and continues west to meet the Kasaï at Mushie; river barges from Kinshasa historically travel up the Congo, Kasaï, and Fimi rivers to reach the Lukenie landing at Kole, a journey of six to twelve weeks. Oshwe was a remote administrative post in the Belgian Congo from the early 20th century, valued for the riverine access the Lukenie provided. The town is served by Oshwe Airport (ICAO: FZBD), at an elevation of about 350 m. The climate is tropical with a rainy and a dry season.

By Plane

Via Oshwe Airport (FZBD).

By Car / Road

Road connections link Oshwe to other towns in the province. River transport via the Lukenie is also historically significant, though slow.

Walking and motorbike taxis.

The local market and surrounding natural landscape.

Visiting the market. Exploring the surrounding countryside.

Local Congolese cuisine.

Sachet water and palm wine.

Basic guest house accommodation.

Local produce and handicrafts.

Inongo — Mai-Ndombe's provincial capital.