New Direct Flight Connects Victoria Falls and Okavango Delta
What Proflight Zambia Has Launched
Proflight Zambia started a seasonal flight service that links Lusaka and Livingstone in Zambia with Maun in Botswana. The route uses a BAE Jetstream 41 aircraft and runs three times a week—Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday—from May to October, which is the peak safari season.
How South African Travelers Can Use It
From Johannesburg
Travelers departing Johannesburg fly to Lusaka, spend the night there, and then continue to Maun the next morning. The whole journey can be booked on a single through ticket.
From Cape Town
Passengers from Cape Town fly directly to Livingstone. They can explore Victoria Falls before heading on to Maun, making the travel itself part of the safari adventure.
Why This Route Matters
Before this service, combining a visit to Victoria Falls with the Okavango Delta often meant flying back to Johannesburg, adding extra time, cost, and hassle. The new direct corridor removes that detour, letting visitors move smoothly between two of Southern Africa’s most famous wildlife spots.
Broader Safari Circuit
The flight opens up a wider loop that includes:
- South Luangwa, Lower Zambezi and Kafue national parks in Zambia
- Victoria Falls
- Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and the Makgadikgadi Pans in Botswana
Travelers can now experience multiple parks and landmarks without backtracking through major hubs.
Captain Josias Walubita’s Perspective
“South African travelers have always known that Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta belong together. The missing piece was practical aviation infrastructure. This route creates a safari corridor that makes one of the world’s great multi‑destination wildlife journeys truly accessible.”
Conclusion
Proflight Zambia’s new seasonal service simplifies travel for South African safari enthusiasts. By offering a direct, ticket‑friendly link between Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta, the airline lets teens and families spend more time enjoying wildlife and less time worrying about logistics. This development marks a big step toward making Southern Africa’s iconic safari circuit easier to explore than ever before.
