These, the Ruwenzoris, form part of a massive barrier.

It separates the ancient jungles from what is now savanna in the east.

Below the highlands, vast wetlands cut swathes through the open savanna.

Bangweulu Swamp is huge.

Its name means, "Where the water meets the sky."

Hidden amongst this maze of waterways is a creature like no other.

A giant, pre-historic looking bird.

A shoebill.

Standing well over a metre tall, she roams these swamps, trying to catch catfish.

Not exactly what she was after.