Overview:The Nile River, Africa's largest, longest and most ancient of rivers. Spanning 4000 miles the Nile flows through 11 countries before finally emptying out into the Mediterranean. For millennia its waters have sustained life and civilization. Winding its way through the landscape, the rivers verdant waters create a plush and vibrant haven for a variety of wildlife. Its constant flow, tropical climate and lack of seasonal change also provide an idyllic setting in which to raise the next generation.