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East African lakes
Mountains and lakes of East Africa.
Lake Tanganyika is fed by several rivers, the largest of which are the Malagarasi River, the Ruzizi River, and the Kalambo River.12
While the lake receives water from these and other smaller rivers, it is not the center of an extensive drainage area. Its primary outlet is the Lukuga River, which eventually flows into the Lualaba River, a tributary of the Congo River.12