Zambezi Delta, Mozambique
One of the great African rivers, the Zambezi joins the sea along the northern part of Mozambique’s Indian Ocean coast along with the smaller Save, Buzi and Pungwe rivers which also drain the vast Zambezi basin.
Although the delta area has been much diminished by the controversial building of the Kariba and Cahora Bassa dams, the wetlands remain an important habitat for indigenous wildlife, especially birds. Lions, cheetahs, leopards, hippos, hyenas, and jackals return to their original habitats, while monitor lizards and Nile crocodiles can be seen. The floodplains are a haven for migratory bird species including storks, cranes and pelicans.
Epic Mozambique Culture & Adventure Route © Monika Newbound
Own or work here?