Kalomo
📍 Kalomo Area Profile – Southern Province
Kalomo is a historic district and former administrative capital of Northern Rhodesia, located along the Livingstone–Lusaka highway. It serves as a key agricultural, cultural and transport hub for Southern Province, with a relaxed rural atmosphere supported by growing commercial activity and expanding services.
The town is known for its cattle farming, crop production, traditional culture and the surrounding natural beauty of the Zambezi escarpment. With improving infrastructure, steady population growth and expanding businesses, Kalomo remains an important service point for farming communities, travellers and regional trade.
Key Residential Areas
Kalomo Town Centre
Convenient for civil servants, teachers and business owners, offering schools, shops, clinics and government services.
Chilanga / East Kalomo
Growing residential extensions with new houses, smallholdings and good access to the main road.
Siachitema & Chikanta Areas
Semi-rural communities known for farming, outdoor space and traditional village networks.
T1 Highway Corridor
Emerging housing, lodges and retail activity driven by transport and agro-business.
Amenities & Facilities
- Kalomo District Hospital & mission health centres
- Primary & secondary schools, technical institutes
- Local markets, supermarkets, hardware & agro dealers
- Bus stations with links to Livingstone & Lusaka
- Lodges and farm-based hospitality options
Economy & Development
- Strong cattle ranching and livestock trade
- Maize, soya, sunflower, and horticulture
- Transport and trading along the T1 highway
- Growing retail and lodging activity
- Increasing demand for small farms and residential land
Summary
Kalomo is a steadily growing agricultural and service hub offering a peaceful rural lifestyle, improving amenities, and strong land-based investment potential. Its strategic location along the T1 makes it appealing to farmers, families and investors.
Attractions
Lifestyle & Attractions
- Proximity to Kalundu Mound archaeological site
- Scenic rural drives & farming landscapes
- Cultural heritage of the Tonga-speaking communities
- Easy travel to Livingstone, Batoka areas and southern national parks