Proflight Zambia is doubling the frequency of its Livingstone–Lusaka flights from daily to twice daily from 1 April 2025. The capacity expansion is coinciding with the start of the safari season and will provide better connectivity for passengers arriving in Livingstone from Cape Town and transiting via Johannesburg.
The additional flights provide more convenience for travel and reduced transit times for visitors to Zambia’s major tourist attractions. The revised schedule includes an early afternoon flight that departs Livingstone at 12:20 PM and reaches Lusaka at 1:30 PM. The return flight leaves Lusaka at 10:35 AM, reaching Livingstone at 11:45 AM. The early evening flight departs Livingstone at 6:20 PM and reaches Lusaka at 7:30 PM. The return flight leaves Lusaka at 4:35 PM, reaching Livingstone at 5:45 PM. These new flights will provide visitors with better access to Victoria Falls and to adventure activities like white-water rafting, helicopter flights, and game safaris in Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park.
Apart from this increased frequency on the Livingstone–Lusaka route, Proflight Zambia has also published its full safari season schedule to facilitate tourists’ access to the key wildlife centers. The Lusaka–Mfuwe flights operate on Fridays at 6:55 AM (arriving 8:05 AM), Mondays, Tuesdays, and Saturdays at 10:35 AM (arriving 11:45 AM), and Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays at 4:35 PM (arriving 5:45 PM).
The Livingstone–Mfuwe flights operate on Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays via Lusaka, with return flights on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays. Mfuwe is an entrance to the legendary South Luangwa National Park, which is famous for walking safaris and an extensive variety of animals including leopards, elephants, and the resident Thornicroft’s giraffe.
Proflight Zambia’s Lusaka hub also operates flights to several other destinations of interest to tourists and adventure travelers. Mansa is a key gateway to Lake Bangweulu, which is ideal for birdwatching, fishing, and boat cruises. Kasama is close to Chishimba Falls, the Mwela Rock Paintings, and Lake Tanganyika, which provides fishing and snorkelling. By increasing these routes, Proflight Zambia is facilitating travel between Zambia’s natural attractions and regional centers.
Proflight Zambia Director of Flight Operations Josias Walubita highlighted the airline’s commitment to addressing seasonal travel demands. “As a proudly Zambian airline that closely monitors seasonal travel trends, we constantly assess the performance of our routes and respond accordingly to meet passenger demand. Increasing the Livingstone–Lusaka frequency offers our passengers more flexibility and less transit time,” commented Walubita. He noted that the expanded schedule offers more convenient connections for travelers, including those on the newly launched Cape Town–Livingstone service.
“Victoria Falls in all its April fullness and our national parks offering some of the world’s best safari lodges, there’s never been a better time for South African travelers to experience Zambia’s unique mix of natural wonders and adventure,” he added.
The added flights and enhanced safari season schedule highlight Proflight Zambia’s ongoing dedication to making tourism easier and enhancing accessibility to Zambia’s finest attractions. With more foreign visitors being attracted to the country’s natural wonders, increased flights will continue to place Zambia at the forefront as a leading safari and adventure destination in Southern Africa.
