Njenje River | |
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Native name | Mto Njenje (Swahili) |
Location | |
Country | Tanzania |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | Nanjirinji, Kilwa District |
Mouth | |
• location | Indian Ocean |
Njenje River is a tributary of the Rufiji River that starts in Liwale District of Lindi Region, Tanzania. It begins in Lilombe ward and Joins the Rufiji on the border with Morogoro Region at Barikiwa ward. The river is located entirely in the Selous Game Reserve. [1] [ failed verification ] [2] [ failed verification ]
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