Zambezi river

The Zambezi is Africa's fourth-longest river, the continent's longest east-flowing river, and the continent's largest river flowing into the Indian Ocean.

It forms the border between Zambia and Zimbabwe for roughly 500 kilometers, thundering over the Victoria Falls and through the tight, deepening Batoka Gorge, giving a magnificent playground for white-water rafting, kayaking, river boarding, and jet boating.

Its special importance comes from the fact that it is less developed in terms of human habitation than other rivers, and many places along its banks have even been designated as protected areas. On the Zambian side, the Lower Zambezi National Park, and on the Zimbabwean side, Mana Pools National Park, flank the river. This section of the Zambezi River sustains one of Africa's most important wilderness areas, since it supports a varied range of animal, birds, and fish species.

Many of the river's calmer stretches are home to hippos, Nile crocodiles, and monitor lizards. Birds such as herons, pelicans, egrets, and African fish eagles can be found in huge numbers. Many huge species, like as buffalo, zebra, giraffe, and elephant, can be found in the riverine woods.

Several hundred fish species live in the Zambezi, some of which are indigenous to the river. Cichlids, which are frequently fished for food, as well as catfish, tigerfish, yellowfish, and other large species, are all important species. The bull shark is sometimes known as the Zambezi shark from the river it lives in, but it may be found all over the world.

The river ends its voyage through Mozambique and out towards the Indian Ocean, having given power, food, and transportation for countless people, as well as a habitat for untold numbers of wildlife.

Length: 3540 Km