Community-owned Bangweulu Wetlands in north-eastern Zambia is one of Africa’s most extraordinary wetlands. Read about wildlife, conservation, tourism and how to visit.

Bangweulu means “where water meets the sky”, an apt description for one of the most extraordinary wetlands in all of Africa. Bangweulu is a community-owned protected wetland system in north-eastern Zambia.

Given the name Bangweulu, meaning “where the water meets the sky”, this community-owned protected wetland in north-eastern Zambia is one of the most extraordinary wetlands in all of Africa. Learn more about how you can come visit us.

Bangweulu means ‘where water meets the sky’, a perfect description for one of the most extraordinary and important wetlands in all of Africa. Bangweulu is unique in that it is a community-owned protected area and is home to 50,000 people who retain the right to sustainably harvest its natural resources for their survival and livelihoods.

Bangweulu is a globally significant wetland ecosystem that hosts an exceptional diversity of bird species. Find information about its avifauna and wildlife.

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Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia, is home to one of Africa’s most unique birds, the shoebill. But with growing pressure on their survival, this species has required a carefully thought-out and innovative approach to saving its kind.

An iconic camp on a wetland wilderness. Set on a remote island in the swamps, this intimate four-tented camp offers insight into not only the home of the shoebill, and a vast array of bird life, but also the fishing camps home to fishermen and their families for nine months of the year.

Mar 17, 2024 · African Parks is aware of a media publication suggesting human rights abuses in Bangweulu Wetlands in Zambia. African Parks has a zero-tolerance policy of human rights abuses and is committed to upholding the rights of local …

Position title: Park Manager, Bangweulu Wetlands Location: Bangweulu Wetlands, Zambia Starting date: ASAP Overview: African Parks is a non-profit conservation organisation that takes on the complete responsibility for the rehabilitation and long-term management of national parks in partnership with governments and local communities.