Missed Kabwata? This Terminal 1 Souvenir Shop is your backup.
This airside Souvenir Shop in Terminal 1 sits in the departures area after security, so it’s the last chance for Zambian gifts if you never made it into Lusaka. Think wood carvings, basic textiles, small animal figures, and magnet-style trinkets rather than market-depth crafts. Stock is clearly aimed at safari and business passengers flying out on international services, not locals topping up household decor.
Pricing runs noticeably higher than Kabwata Cultural Village or city malls; guides regularly flag that airport souvenirs can cost 30–50% more than similar items in town. Expect to pay a premium for even small carved animals or printed fabric pieces. It’s still cheaper than arriving home empty-handed and paying shipping later, but this isn’t the place to outfit your whole gift list.
Hours roughly track international departures in Terminal 1, opening early before the first longer-haul flights and staying open until the last evening banks; plan on it being available for most departures from 06:00 through late evening. Stock leans heavy on portable items that fit easily in a 7 kg cabin bag, so you won’t find big wall hangings or bulky baskets here.
Regulars do their real shopping in town, then use this Souvenir Shop only for last-minute extras or when a meeting day in Lusaka ran long. Watch out for impulse buys on generic “Africa” items that don’t feel particularly Zambian once you’re home. One practical move: walk the shop once, pick one or two locally themed pieces (Zambia-printed fabrics or animal carvings), then cap your spend and head to your gate.