What are the main channels of the Zambezi River delta?

The Zambezi River delta is a wide, marshy area obstructed by sandbars that splits into two primary channels, each of which further divides into two.1

The channels are organized as follows:

• Eastern Channel: This wider channel splits into the Muselo River to the north and the main mouth of the Zambezi to the south.1
• Western Channel: This channel forms both the Inhamissengo River and the smaller Melambe River.1

Additionally, north of the main delta, the Chinde River separates from the main stream to form a navigable channel that leads to a shallow harbour.1