Amassoma
Bayelsa, Nigeria
Why visit Amassoma?
Amassoma is a town in southern Bayelsa State, situated on the Niger Delta creeks. It is the headquarters of Southern Ijaw LGA, the largest LGA in Bayelsa. The town is a traditional Ijaw settlement on the waterways of the delta.
Access is primarily by boat. The dry season (November–March) is the best time to visit.
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By Plane
The nearest airport is Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC), about 2.5 hrs by road and boat.
By Train
No passenger rail service.
By Car / Road
Amassoma is accessible from Yenagoa by road and boat.
Boats and motorcycle taxis.
What are the things to do?
Niger Delta creeks — the classic delta landscape of mangroves and waterways
Amassoma Market — a local market
Boat trips through the creeks — explore the Ijaw riverine world
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Ijaw seafood cuisine.
Where to drink?
Palm wine and coconut water.
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Basic guesthouses.
What should you buy?
Fresh fish and local produce.
Where to go next?
- Yenagoa — 1.5 hrs north
- Ekeremor — 2 hrs west by boat
Nearby in Bayelsa
More places to explore around Amassoma.
Guide content as of June 2026.
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