Limpopo River Mouth
Foz do Limpopo
Africa's great Limpopo River enters the Indian Ocean at Zongoene, where sandbars, mangroves and birdlife make a wild landscape, and sunset boat trips are on offer.
The Limpopo rises on the South African plateau, flows through Botswana and Zimbabwe, and reaches the sea at Zongoene, between Bilene and Xai-Xai. The estuary area has sandbars, mangroves and wetlands, where you can see ospreys, flamingos and other waterbirds. Estuary lodges offer boat trips, fishing and sunset cruises. The drive from Bilene takes about 1–1.5 hours, and the final stretch is sandy, so you need a 4x4 or a hotel transfer. There are crocodiles in the river, so do not swim in it. In the rainy season the water turns muddy and rises.
Opening hours
Daytime; boat tours require advance booking