Victoria Falls Power Station

The Victoria Falls Power Station, situated on the Zambian bank of the Zambezi River near the iconic waterfalls, is a key hydroelectric facility operated by ZESCO. Initially commissioned in 1938 with a modest output, the station underwent significant expansions in 1969 and 1972 to meet the growing industrial energy demands of the country. It utilizes a run-of-river design, where a portion of the river's flow is diverted through a series of canals and penstocks to drive turbines without the need for a massive storage reservoir. Currently, the station has a total installed capacity of approximately 108 megawatts, providing a stable and renewable source of electricity for the southern region of Zambia. Its historical significance as one of the country's first major power projects is matched by its ongoing role in maintaining national grid stability. The facility is strategically integrated into the surrounding environment to minimize its impact on the aesthetic value of the nearby UNESCO World Heritage site.

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.

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

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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.

Maamba Thermal Power Plant

Zambia's only coal-fired power plant, serving to diversify energy supply.