North Hlanganu

The Changane valley crosses the dry lowlands of southern Mozambique on its way towards the Limpopo. Although its basin is broad, the river can pass long periods without a flow. Scattered saline wetlands and seasonally flooded grasslands break up the dry country; acacia trees grow on higher islands, while salt-tolerant grasses occupy ground more often under water. Rainfall increases towards the coast, and the appearance of the valley changes as floodwaters spread and recede.