List of rivers of Mozambique facts for kids

Mozambique is a country in southeastern Africa. It has many rivers that flow across its land. These rivers are super important for the people and animals living there. They provide fresh water for drinking and farming. Rivers also help with travel and trade, and they are home to lots of amazing wildlife.

Most of Mozambique's rivers flow into the Indian Ocean. This list shows you the main rivers and their smaller branches, called tributaries. Think of a big tree trunk (the main river) with many branches (tributaries) coming off it!

Rivers of Mozambique

Rivers Flowing into the Indian Ocean

Almost all the rivers in Mozambique eventually reach the Indian Ocean. This means their water travels from the land, through many smaller streams and rivers, until it joins the vast ocean. This area where all the water collects and flows to the ocean is called a drainage basin.

Rivers of the northern part of Mozambique

• Ruvuma River
  • The Ruvuma River forms a natural border between Mozambique and Tanzania. It's a long and important river in the northern part of the country.
  • Lugenda River
    • Lureco River
    • Luatize River
    • Lotchese River
    • Luambala River
    • Luchimua River
    • Mandimbe River
      • Ngalamu River
  • Chiulezi River
  • Luchulingo River
  • Messinge River (Msinje River)
• Messalo River
• Montepuez River
• Lúrio River
• Mecuburi River
• Sanhute River
• Monapo River
• Mugincual River
• Melúli River
• Ligonha River
• Melela River
• Raraga River
• Licungo River
• Cuácua River (Rio dos Bons Sinais) (Quelimane River)
  • Licuare River
  • Lualua River
• Mucarau River
• Zambezi River
  • The Zambezi River is the longest river in Mozambique and one of the most important in Africa. It flows through several countries before reaching the Indian Ocean. It's famous for its wildlife and for providing hydroelectric power.
  • Chinde River (distributary)
    • Inhaombe River
  • Zangue River
    • Nhamapasa River
  • Shire River
    • Lake Malawi
      • Msinje River
  • Pompué River
  • Luenha River
    • Mazowe River
      • Ruya River (Luia River)
    • Gairezi River (Cauresi River)
  • Revúboé River
  • Luia River
    • Cherisse River
    • Muangadeze River
    • Capoche River
  • Luangua River (Duangua River)
  • Mucanha River
  • Messenguézi River
  • Metamboa River
  • Manyame River (Panhame River) (Hunyani River)
    • Angwa River
  • Luangwa River
• Micelo River
• Mupa River
• Chinizíua River
• Sangussi River
• Pungwe River
  • Vunduzi River
• Buzi River
  • Revué River
  • Lucite River
• Gorongosa River
  • Muar River
• Save River (Sabi River)
  • The Save River is another major river that flows across central Mozambique. It's important for the local communities and the diverse wildlife in the region.
• Govuro River
• Inharrime River
• Limpopo River
  • The Limpopo River is a very long river that starts far away and flows through several countries before reaching Mozambique and the Indian Ocean. It's known for its unique wildlife and plays a big role in the ecosystem.
  • Changane River
  • Olifants River
    • Shingwidzi River
  • Mwenezi River
• Komati River (Incomati River)
  • The Komati River, also called Incomati, is an important river in southern Mozambique. It helps support farming and communities in that area.
  • Mazimechopes River
  • Nwanedzi River
  • Nwaswitsontso River
  • Sabie River
• Matola River
• Umbuluzi River River
• Tembe River
• Maputo River (Lusutfu River)
  • Pongola River
  • Tumbulumundo River