GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Orange / Senqu River
The Orange rises as the Senqu in Lesotho and flows west across South Africa. Its lower reach forms much of the South Africa–Namibia border.
Fast Facts
- Its principal tributary is the Vaal, joining on the right bank facing downstream.
- Gariep Dam is on the Orange in South Africa.
- The river enters the Atlantic near Oranjemund and Alexander Bay.
Connected lessons
- Orange / Senqu RiverMap, explanation and practice
- Drakensberg / Maloti HighlandsMap, explanation and practice
- Southern African divides and outletsGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Drakensberg / Maloti HighlandsRelated places
- Gariep DamRelated places
- Namib DesertRelated places
- Limpopo RiverRelated places
- Veld / Highveld GrasslandsRelated places
- KimberleyRelated places
- JohannesburgRelated places
- Drakensberg / Maloti HighlandsReceives contribution from