Bonny Island

Bonny Island is an island in Rivers State, located at the mouth of the Bonny River on the Atlantic coast. It is one of Nigeria's most important oil and gas hubs — the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) plant, one of the world's largest liquefied natural gas facilities, dominates the island's economy and skyline. The island is also the traditional seat of the Bonny Kingdom, a historic Ijaw monarchy that played a major role in the transatlantic slave trade and later in palm oil commerce. Bonny Town has a mix of modern industrial infrastructure, traditional wooden houses on stilts, and the Bonny Kingdom palace.

By speedboat from Port Harcourt — about 45 minutes from the Port Harcourt Wharf. Regular ferry services operate daily. Book through the Bonny ferry terminal in Port Harcourt.

The island is small and can be explored by foot or taxi. Speedboats are needed for trips around the island's creeks.

The Bonny Kingdom Royal Palace is the seat of the Amanyanabo (king). The NLNG plant is visible from the waterfront (access restricted). Finima Nature Park is a conservation area with mangrove forests and birdlife.

Visit Finima Nature Park for a nature walk. Take a speedboat tour of the Bonny creeks. Explore the traditional Bonny Town stilt houses.

Fresh seafood is the highlight — grilled fish, crab, and prawns. Local bukkas serve Banga Soup and starch.

Fresh coconut water. Bottled drinks are available on the island.

Bonny Island has hotels primarily serving the oil and gas industry, including Bonny Island Hotel and several NLNG guesthouses.

Bonny Market sells local crafts and seafood. The NLNG staff shop has basic supplies.

• Port Harcourt (45 mins by speedboat) — return to the city
• Opobo (1 hr by speedboat) — King Jaja's historic island
• Finima Nature Park (on island) — coastal forest walk