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Dug-out
canoes ("pirogues") are the most common means to get across
the river. This one is a limousine equivalent with chairs in it,
to ensure passenger comfort. |
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The canoe
man uses a long paddle to get across. In order to get to a
specific point on the other side, the canoe man must start crossing
well upstream so as to compensate for the strong current. |
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The
view from halfway across the Lukula. |
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In
some parts, the banks of the Lukula are heavily forested. These
areas are favorite hiding spots for fish and other animals. |
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The old
Mokamo palm oil factory can be found on the banks of the Lukula.
When the river was navigable to Kinshasa, the palm oil was transported
by boat to the capital. |
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The
original palm trees planted on the factory plantation have reached the
age of 45 and are beyond their peak oil production years. |
