Tana

From the Aberdare Mountains to the Indian Ocean, the River Tana runs for 621 kilometers. As it winds its way to the sea, the River Delta supports a diverse range of habitats, including mangroves, palm savanna, grasslands, woodland areas, and sand dunes. The river has been important for fishing and as a water source since ancient times, and modern advances have permitted irrigation, hydro-electric power generation, and small-scale shipping. Water birds such as ibises, egrets, and geese use the river as a breeding ground. In the river's ecosystems, the endangered Malindi Pipit and Basra Reed-warbler bird species have been seen.

The river is an important part of the Tana Delta, and it is home to crocodiles, hippopotamuses, monkeys, and turtles. Agricultural projects, deforestation, which continues to generate sedimentation in the river, and the expansion of tourism infrastructure all pose serious threats to the river. The river is insufficiently protected from these hazards, and conservation efforts are limited, as seen in the Tana River Primate Reserve.

Length: 621 miles