Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport

The Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula International Airport, formerly known as Livingstone International Airport, serves as the primary air gateway for travelers visiting the Victoria Falls in Zambia. Located approximately 5 kilometers from the city center of Livingstone, the facility underwent a significant transformation with the construction of a new international terminal that was officially commissioned in 2013. This upgrade was part of Zambia's preparation to co-host the 20th session of the United Nations World Tourism Organization General Assembly. The airport is named in honor of Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula, a prominent Zambian nationalist and former leader of the African National Congress who played a crucial role in the country's struggle for independence from British colonial rule. Today, the airport accommodates both domestic and international flights, connecting the tourist capital to regional hubs like Johannesburg and Nairobi. Its strategic location near the border with Zimbabwe makes it a vital piece of infrastructure for the Southern African tourism circuit.

Nearby cities

Livingstone

Livingstone is a historic colonial city and tourism center for the Victoria Falls.

Mazabuka

Mazabuka is known as the 'Sweetest Town' in Zambia due to its massive sugar cane plantations.

Choma

Choma serves as the provincial capital of the Southern Province and an agricultural center.

Monze

Monze is a significant agricultural town in the Southern Province, named after a local chief.

Kalomo

Kalomo was the first administrative center of Northern Rhodesia before the capital was moved to Livingstone.

Siavonga

Siavonga is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba, known as a popular tourist destination.

Maamba

Maamba is a coal-mining town in the Southern Province, home to Zambia's largest coal mine.

Sinazongwe

Sinazongwe is a town on the northern shore of Lake Kariba in the Southern Province, mainly focused on fishing.

Lake Kariba

The world's largest man-made lake, a paradise for anglers, houseboat vacationers, and sunset lovers.

Blue Lagoon National Park

A small, water-rich paradise in the Kafue Flats, famous for its incredible birdlife and swamp-dwelling antelopes.

History & landmarks

Royal Livingstone Hotel

A luxurious five-star hotel on the banks of the Zambezi, just steps away from the Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic hydroelectric power station at the falls that generates electricity for the region.

Lochinvar National Park

A birdwatcher's paradise on the Kafue Flats, famous for thousands of waterbirds and the unique Kafue lechwe antelope.

Kariba Dam Wall

A massive engineering structure between Zambia and Zimbabwe that controls the flow of the Zambezi River.

Nature

Ngonye Falls

Powerful falls on the Zambezi River in western Zambia, noted for their width and scenic beauty.

More places

Livingstone Railway Station

A historic railway station that played a vital role in Northern Rhodesia's early transport network.

Zambezi Boat Club (1905)

One of the oldest recreational clubs in Zambia, established on the banks of the Zambezi River.

Maramba Fort

An early colonial police outpost in Livingstone, playing a role in the establishment of Northern Rhodesia.

Old Drift Settlement

The first European settlement near the Victoria Falls, mostly abandoned due to malaria.

Victoria Falls Power Station

A historic run-of-the-river hydroelectric power station near the famous Victoria Falls.

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Mukuni Village

A historic village of the Leya people, established before the arrival of European explorers.

Kalomo Administrator's House

The residence of the colonial administrator when Kalomo was the capital of North-Western Rhodesia.

Mamba Coal Mine

The most important and largest coal mine in Zambia, located in the south of the country.