Victoria Falls Power Station

The Victoria Falls Power Station, located near Livingstone, is a pioneering facility in Zambia's energy history and one of the oldest operating hydroelectric plants in the country. The first unit was commissioned in 1938 to provide electricity for the growing town of Livingstone and its surrounding infrastructure. The station utilizes the natural head of the Zambezi River at the famous Victoria Falls, with water diverted through canals to an underground turbine hall to minimize the visual impact on the natural wonder. With a total capacity of approximately 108 megawatts, it continues to contribute significantly to Zambia's national power grid. The plant is a remarkable example of early 20th-century engineering that sustainably harnesses the immense energy of the falls. Despite the construction of larger dams like Kariba, this power station remains vital due to its strategic location and operational efficiency. Guided tours of the facility offer visitors insights into the technical evolution of hydropower in Southern Africa.

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.

Harry Mwaanga Nkumbula Airport

The international airport in Livingstone that serves as a gateway to the famous Victoria Falls.

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

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.

Old Drift Settlement

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

Maramba Fort

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

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.

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.