Kaiama
Bayelsa, Nigeria
Why visit Kaiama?
Kaiama is a town in Kolokuma/Opokuma LGA of Bayelsa State, situated on the Kololue River. It is a traditional Ijaw settlement and a market centre for the surrounding communities. The town is known for the Kaiama Declaration of 1998, a landmark statement by Ijaw youth demanding resource control and self-determination.
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 hrs by road.
By Train
No passenger rail service.
By Car / Road
Kaiama is on the Yenagoa–Sagbama road, about 30 mins from Yenagoa.
Motorcycle taxis are available.
What are the things to do?
Kaiama Declaration monument — commemorating the 1998 Ijaw youth declaration
Kololue River — the riverfront
Kaiama Market — a local market
Visit the Kaiama Declaration site — learn about Ijaw activism
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Ijaw cuisine.
Where to drink?
Palm wine and soft drinks.
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Basic guesthouses.
What should you buy?
Local produce and fish.
Where to go next?
- Yenagoa — 30 mins south
- Sagbama — 30 mins north-west
- Odi — 30 mins south-east
Nearby in Bayelsa
More places to explore around Kaiama.
Guide content as of June 2026. Portions adapted from Wikivoyage, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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