Abstract
Land resources in the floodplain of the Upper Zambezi River in Western Province, Zambia were assessed using satellite imageries and field observations. The vast Barotse Plain measuring 48 x 165 km at its maximum width/length is formed through seasonal iterations of flooding from the Zambezi. Various phases of micro topography found in the center of the plain provide different types of land usage by the Lozi, who practice seasonal grazing, farming and migration in a unique manner. Image analysis revealed that a great portion of the plain is flooded following the rainy season, remaining very limited land available for farming and living.
