Chinotinba, vibrant township in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe will host in its industrial area, the new base of ZHC, the Zambezi Helicopter Company, a division of Shearwater Adventures group that has been operating since 1996 with the aim to provide scenic flights to the tourism investing US$2.1 in this new Victoria Falls Aviation hub.
Set to open in May 2025 the new hub replaces the company's previous base near the Elephant Hills Hotel located at 328 Park Way, Victoria Falls overlooking the Zambezi River, within 6.0 km of the Victoria Falls Brige, a move that forms part of wider efforts to support Zimbabwe's target of growing its tourism sector to US$5.0 billion.
The development features an Air Management Organisation, hangars, helipads, a VIP lounge, restaurant, pilot training facilities, and maintenance services for external operators. and is expected to generate local employment, enhancing operational capacity amid surging demand for helicopter tours over the falls.
According to Sharwater Adventures' Dr Clenent Mukawasi, the project addresses the need for expanded infrastructure and reflects broader investment trends turning Victoria Falls into a leading African tourism destination.
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