Akassa

Akassa is a coastal town at the southern tip of the Akassa Peninsula in Bayelsa State, on the Atlantic coast. It is a traditional Ijaw fishing community with beautiful beaches, mangroves, and a historic trading post. The town was an important slave trade and palm oil port during the colonial era.

Access is by boat only. The dry season (November–March) is the best time to visit.

By Plane

The nearest airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), about 4 hrs by road and boat.

By Train

No passenger rail service.

By Car / Road

No road access. Travel by boat from Brass (1 hr) or Nembe (2 hrs).

Walking and boats.

• Akassa Beach — a remote Atlantic beach with golden sand

• Akassa Point — the southernmost point of Bayelsa

• Historic Akassa trading post — ruins of the colonial-era trading station

• Mangrove forests — extensive mangroves along the coast

• Relax on Akassa Beach — one of the most remote and unspoilt beaches in the Niger Delta

• Birdwatching — the mangroves and coast are rich in birdlife

• Visit the historic trading post — learn about the area's role in the palm oil and slave trades

• Sunset at Akassa Point — the southernmost tip, where the Nun River meets the Atlantic

Fresh seafood — grilled fish, prawns, and crab are abundant.

Coconut water and fresh palm wine.

• Budget: basic guesthouses in the village
• Mid-range: the Akassa Community Lodge offers basic but clean accommodation
• Note: bring insect repellent and mosquito nets

Fresh fish and seafood from the local community.

• Brass — 1 hr by boat north
• Nembe — 2 hrs by boat north
• Twon-Brass — 1 hr by boat north