Zambezi Delta Wetlands & Marromeu Special Reserve

South of Marromeu begin the extensive wetlands of the Zambezi River delta, home to Mozambique's largest concentration of waterbirds, including wattled cranes, flamingos and pelicans. One of only two Ramsar sites in Mozambique, it was established in 2004 as a ‘wetland of international importance’. The site includes the Marromeu Special Reserve (Reserva Especial de Marromeu) abutting the coast, which was formerly known for its vast herds of buffalo – put by some estimates at about 55,000 in the 1970s.