 The Five Largest Rivers of Africa This is the continent of Africa. In this learning activity, we will locate five of the largest rivers of Africa. This is the Nile River. The longest river in Africa is the Nile, which flows from the south to the north. This is the Congo River. The Congo is the world's deepest river, and its tributaries flow through the Congo rainforest. This is the Zambezi River. The Zambezi River flows into the Indian Ocean. This is the Niger River. The Niger River runs away from the sea into the Sahara Desert, and then takes a sharp right turn near the ancient city of Timbuktu. This is the Orange River. The Orange River flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean. You have now completed this learning activity, the Five Largest Rivers of Africa.