Atani

Atani is a riverine town in Anambra State, the headquarters of the Ogbaru local government area. Situated in the Niger Delta floodplain, Atani is a fishing and farming community heavily reliant on the annual flood cycle. The town's fish market is one of the largest in the region. Atani is connected to Onitsha by road and water transport, and its mangrove-lined creeks offer scenic boat trips for visitors interested in delta ecology.

By Plane

Asaba International Airport (ABB) is about 40 km west.

By Train

The nearest station is in Onitsha.

By Car / Road

Atani is south of Onitsha via the Ogbaru road, about 35 minutes. Taxis run from Onitsha.

Keke and okada serve the town. Canoes and motorised boats are used for creek transport.

• Atani Fish Market — one of the biggest fish markets on the Niger

• Atani Creek — mangrove-lined waterways

• Ogbaru waterfront — views of the Niger Delta

• Shop at the fish market — fresh and smoked fish from the Delta

• Take a boat trip through the creeks — explore the mangrove ecosystem

Fish and yam dishes dominate the local cuisine.

Palm wine and bottled drinks.

Basic guesthouses in Atani. Better options in Onitsha (35 min north).

Fish is the main product — fresh, dried, and smoked.

• Onitsha — 35 min north
• Asaba — 45 min west
• Otuocha — 1 hr north