They do not meet in Zimbabwe, but converge to a distance of 20 kilometres (12 mi) downstream into Chicualacuala District, Mozambique.

In between is the Sengwe Communal Land in Chiredzi District of Masvingo Province, mostly a flat and undulating area around 300 metres (980 ft) in elevation.

[7] Its major tributaries are the Dinhe, Manyoshi, Mtedzi, Mhondi, Makugwe, Sosonye, Sovoleli, Malole, Mwele and Mushawe rivers.

[8] The river supports a diverse range of wildlife, including herons, hippos and Nile crocodiles.

A number of people lose their lives to these crocodiles, as well as countless domestic animals like goats, calves and donkeys.