Proflight Zambia Boosts Regional Tourism with New Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun Route
Proflight Zambia, the country’s leading scheduled airline, is expanding its regional network with the launch of a new Lusaka–Livingstone–Maun route in May 2026, strengthening cross-border tourism between Zambia and Botswana. The seasonal service will connect Victoria Falls, Livingstone, and Victoria Falls Town with Maun, the gateway to the world-famous Okavango Delta, one of Africa’s premier safari destinations.
The new route will operate three times weekly, on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, between 1 May and 31 October 2026, using the 29-seater Jetstream 41 aircraft. Flight schedules are as follows:
- Lusaka–Maun (via Livingstone): 09:10–12:00
- Livingstone–Maun (direct): 11:05–12:00
- Maun–Lusaka (via Livingstone): 12:35–15:25
- Maun–Livingstone (direct): 12:35–13:30
Passengers travelling between Lusaka and Maun will clear immigration at Livingstone Airport, ensuring a seamless cross-border travel experience.
The service also facilitates onward connections from Lusaka to other top Zambian safari destinations, including South Luangwa (Mfuwe) and the Lower Zambezi (Jeki and Royal airstrips). The new route reduces travel time between the Okavango Delta, South Luangwa, and the Lower Zambezi to just four to five hours by air, replacing previously limited options that involved costly private charters, complex land border crossings, or long journeys via Johannesburg.
“This new route reflects Proflight Zambia’s commitment to strengthening regional tourism and connectivity. By linking Zambia and Botswana’s premier tourism destinations, we are opening doors for travellers and contributing towards the sustainability of local economies,” said Captain Josias Walubita, Proflight Zambia Director of Flight Operations.
Proflight Zambia continues to position itself as a strategic partner in regional development, offering safe, reliable, and efficient air services while supporting trade and tourism growth in Southern Africa.
“Through this expansion, we are not just connecting destinations, we are connecting people, parks, wildlife sanctuaries, experiences, and economic opportunities,” Captain Walubita added.
