KASENGA

	The fastest route to Kasenga, at only 200 kilometers from Lubumbashi, believe it or not, is through part of Zambia, a 560 kilometer trip. Here a beer truck did not quite make it on the ferry at Mwenda to cross the Luapula. The villagers check for any valuable cargo that may not have been already recovered.
	On the ferry leaving the "boot" of Katanga and crossing over to Chembe, Zambia.
	Having arrived in the small Zambian port north of Mansa, across the river from Kasenga in Congo. Passengers get ready for the 45minute crossing.
	Crews in Kasenga port pulling their barge up on the banks. This port is important for the transfer of lake and river fish from boat to truck on its way to the market of Lubumbashi.
	A locally installed manual water pump. Although next to a river, Kasenga has a potable water problem. Fire wood being scarce and used primarily for cooking, boiling water is seen as a costly activity. Sources of potable water are important in these areas where waterborne diseases are prevalent.
	The main market in Kasenga. Interestingly enough, fish is hard to find in Kasenga because it can be sold at a much higher price in Lubumbashi and is therefore rapidly dispatched through Kasenga en route for the big markets.
	The farewell committee in Kasenga wishing a "bon voyage".
	On the way to Kashobwe, the next stop on the Luapula trip. Go back one page and click on the blue button labeled "Kashobwe" on the map or click the link below.