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.