Zambezi Helicopter Company Invests US$2.1 Million in New Victoria Falls Aviation Hub

 The Zambezi Helicopter Company (ZHC), a division of Shearwater Adventures, is nearing completion of a US$2.1 million aviation facility in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. Set to open in May 2025, the new hub in the Chinotimba Industrial Area replaces the company’s previous base near the Elephant Hills Hotel and forms part of wider efforts to support Zimbabwe’s target of growing its tourism sector to US$5 billion.

The development features an Air Management Organisation, hangars, helipads, a VIP lounge, restaurant, pilot training facilities, and maintenance services for external operators. It is expected to generate local employment and enhance operational capacity amid surging demand for helicopter tours over the falls. According to Shearwater’s Dr Clement Mukwasi, the project addresses the need for expanded infrastructure and reflects broader investment trends turning Victoria Falls into a leading African tourism destination.

Source: Zambezi Helicopter Company Invests US$2.1 Million in New Victoria Falls Aviation Hub (07/05/25)

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