Lake Mweru Wantipa

Lake Mweru Wantipa lies between the larger lakes of Tanganyika and Mweru, in a shallow basin surrounded by marshes. Its waters have varied greatly in extent and saltiness, at times shrinking into swamp or almost drying away. Papyrus and rushes grow among the waterways, while the lake supports fish, hippopotamuses and crocodiles. In the rainy season the Kalungwishi can overflow into the basin, which otherwise generally has no outlet.