Swamps of Zambia

• Swamps are wetland areas, usually found near lakes or rivers.
• These are land areas that are not totally under water as in the lakes or rivers themselves, but they remain wet and soggy all year round.
• Trees and other plants such as reeds grow very well in these swamps, and they provide a home to a large variety of birdlife and other animals.
• Swamps act like giant sponges that trap water, while at the same time the act like filters to purify the water.

Examples of swamps found in Zambia.

•Bangweulu swamp
•Lukanga swamp
•Mweru-Wa-Ntipa swamp
•Luena flats
•Kashiji plains

A map showing drainage pattern of Zambia.