List of rivers of Angola facts for kids

Angola is a large country in southern Africa. It has many important rivers. These rivers are like lifelines for the land. They provide water for people and animals. They also help with travel and farming. Let's explore some of Angola's amazing rivers.

Map of Angola showing the main rivers and tributeries

Angola's Major Rivers: Lifelines of the Land

This is a list of the main rivers found in Angola. Rivers are natural flowing watercourses. They usually flow towards an ocean, a lake, or another river. Smaller rivers that flow into a larger river are called tributaries.

Rivers Flowing to the Atlantic Ocean

Many of Angola's rivers flow west. They eventually reach the vast Atlantic Ocean. These rivers are very important. They support many communities. They also provide homes for lots of wildlife.

• Chiloango River: This river flows through the northern part of Angola. It is important for the region.
• Congo River: The mighty Congo River is one of Africa's longest. It touches Angola in the north. Many smaller rivers join it. These are called tributaries.
  • Inkisi River
  • Kasai River (also called Cassai River): This is a major tributary of the Congo. It forms part of the border.
    • Kwango River (Cuango River)
      • Kwilu River (Cuilo River)

* Kwenge River

• • • • Wamba River (Uamba River)
      • Cuilo River
      • Cambo River
      • Lui River
    • Loange River
      • Lushiko River
    • Lovua River
    • Chicapa River
    • Luachimo River
    • Chiumbe River
      • Luia River
• Mbridge River: This river flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
• Loge River: Another river that flows to the Atlantic coast.
• Dande River: This river is located north of the capital city.
• Bengo River (Zenza River): This river flows near Luanda, Angola's capital.
• Cuanza River: This is one of Angola's most important rivers. It is the longest river that flows entirely within Angola. It is used for transport and power.
  • Lucala River
  • Luando River
  • Cutato River
  • Cunhinga River
• Longa River: This river also flows into the Atlantic.
• Cuvo River: An important river in central Angola.
• Quicombo River: This river reaches the Atlantic.
• Catumbela River: This river is in the central part of the coast.
  • Cuíva River
  • Cubal River
• Coporolo River: This river is known for its waterfalls.
• Bentiaba River (Rio de São Nicolau): A river in the south.
• Bero River: This river flows near the city of Namibe.
• Curoca River: This river is in the dry southern region.
• Cunene River: This river forms part of the border with Namibia. It is known for its wildlife and the Ruacana Falls.
  • Caculuvar River

Rivers Reaching the Indian Ocean

Some rivers in eastern Angola flow east. They eventually join the mighty Zambezi River. The Zambezi then flows all the way to the Indian Ocean.

• Zambezi River: While the main Zambezi doesn't flow through Angola, its headwaters and many tributaries start here.
  • Cuando River: This river flows through southeastern Angola. It is important for wildlife.
    • Luiana River
      • Utembo River
    • Quembo River
  • Luanginga River (Luio River)
  • Lungwebungu River (Lungué Bungo River)
  • Luena River

Rivers of the Okavango Delta

Some rivers in southeastern Angola do not reach the ocean. Instead, they flow into a unique inland delta. This is the amazing Okavango Delta in Botswana.

• Okavango River (Cubango River): This major river starts in Angola. It then flows south into Botswana. There, it spreads out into a huge wetland. This wetland is full of amazing animals.
  • Cuito River: This is a main tributary of the Okavango River. It also starts in Angola.