Zambia is actively courting the Indian film Industry to boost tourism and the local creative economy, offering diverse filming locations like Victoria Falls, wildlife areas, and urban spots, attracting Indian filmmakers, with initiatives supported by streamlined, investors - friendly policies, including potential tax waivers for equipment.
Zambia’s Minister of Tourism, Rodney Sikumba, has invited India’s film industry to partner on film production, film tourism and skills development to promote tourism and attract investment.
Speaking at the launch of the inaugural Indian Film Festival which took place in Lusaka on 24th January 2026, the Minister cited film’s role in destination marketing and highlighted Zambia’s diverse locations including waterfalls, rivers, wildlife areas, heritage sites and urban setting, alongside a stable, investor - friendly environment.
Zambian Government support will include facilitation of permits, access to locations and coordination across institutions to streamline shoots.
The initiative seeks to use film to drive economic growth, create employment, and increase tourism through for example the Nsefu Kingdom Safari, an exclusive 7 - night, 8 - day Zambian safari departing August 23, 2026 exploring the Nsefu Sector of South Luangwa National Park, a tour visiting locations from the BBC "Kingdom" series with stays at Tena Tena and Nsefu Camp, and is backed by the National Arts Council of Zambia (NACZ) aiming to strengthen the local film industry’s capacity to host international productions.
The Indian Film Festival, held ahead of India’s 77th Republic Day represents for Zambia a platform to establish a collaboration in the film industry with the Asian country, enhancing connectivity, tourism and sector growth.
India’s High Commissioner to Zambia, Alok Ranjan Jha, noted the scale and diversity of India’s film sector interest in joint productions, cultural exchange and creative partnerships.
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