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Zinga Backpackers

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Interior entrance
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Free airport shuttle
    Free airport shuttle
  • Gym
    Gym
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Pool
    Pool

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Magoye Road 25, Livingstone, Southern Province, 10101
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market
    18 min walk
  • Livingstone Museum
    2 min drive
  • Railway Museum
    5 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI)
    9 min drive

Room options

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Design Chalet, Resort View

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Design Chalet, Resort View

  • 129 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tent (Campsite Only - Bring your own Tent) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Tent (Campsite Only - Bring your own Tent)

  • 43 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Pool View

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Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

View all photos for Design Chalet, Resort View

Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Design Chalet, Resort View

  • 97 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Design Single Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 431 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Basic Single Room, 1 Large Twin Bed

  • 411 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Double Room

  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Zinga Backpackers

Livingstone hostel with marina
A marina, an outdoor pool, and a restaurant are available at this hostel. Free breakfast (local cuisine) is provided, as well as free WiFi in public areas, free self parking, and free airport pick-up. Other amenities include a nightclub, a fitness center, and a bar/lounge.
Zinga Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with fireplaces and irons/ironing boards. Accommodations offer separate dining areas. Beds feature premium bedding. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and rice cookers. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is offered daily and hair dryers can be requested.
Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

In addition to a marina, Zinga Backpackers features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Dining options at the hostel include a restaurant and a coffee shop/cafe. Guests can unwind with a drink at one of the hostel's bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

This Art Deco hostel also offers a nightclub, a library, and a terrace. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours), an area shuttle, and a train station pick-up service are complimentary for guests. Limited complimentary onsite parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Zinga Backpackers has designated areas for smoking.

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Shopping center shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/truck parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited onsite parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle shuttle
  • Bicycle tours
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat and paddles
  • Boat tours
  • Bodyboard
  • Canoeing
  • Gym
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horseback riding/rentals
  • Inflatable boat
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Library
  • Mountain biking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboard
  • Pedal boat
  • Rafting
  • Sail boat
  • Shopping
  • Surf lessons
  • TV in common areas
  • Water sports equipment
  • Ziplining

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Living room
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Guidebooks
  • Hair salon
  • Laundry facilities
  • Lockers
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Computer station
  • Conference center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • In a national park
  • Marina
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Art Deco architecture
  • Communal living room
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Reception hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Partially-open bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster
  • Toaster oven

More

  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Fireplace
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Living room
  • Separate sitting area
  • Window screens

Policies

Check-in

Express check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport and train station; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
10 children, up to the age of 1, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and cash

We should mention

This property does not have elevators

Property is also known as

Zinga Backpackers Hostel Livingstone
Zinga Backpackers Hostel
Zinga Backpackers Livingstone
Zinga Backpackers
Zinga Backpackers Livingstone
Zinga Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Zinga Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Livingstone

Zinga Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 5 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 12 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 12 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Arnaud, Belgium

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy going staff and always willing to help. I truly recommend this hotel for people who want to enjoy Livingstone.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Sarah, Georgia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly staff
I was at zinga for a day and a half (had some bus issues in Lusaka). Very easy to find from the bus station and the staff was very friendly! Thank you for a pleasant stay! I will be back soon to see you guys! The breakfast was included and it was toast and fried eggs with coffee or teA The showers are 50/50 hot or cold. Mine was cold Wifi is moderate.. can search for things but not listen to music
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Evan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great Place to Stay!!
Extremely friendly staff, especially Gift and Bornwell. They are always eager to help with anything you need or any questions you have. Solid location, close enough to walk into town and just a short taxi to the Falls. Thank you again for hosting!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2017

10/10 Excellent

Pieter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent backpackers spot
We highly recommend Zinga for backpackers! It was a short 15 minute walk from the bus station when we arrived from Lusaka. We stayed 3 nights during the low season - the first 2 nights we camped in our own tent and then were very kindly offered a night in one of the chalets at no extra cost. There are good spots for camping at the back part of the property and the chalet was great with its own private shower. The overall theming of the place is awesome with lots of cool designs and is all very well kept. There's a large fully stocked kitchen outside (all utensils, pots, burners etc.) as well as a smaller one inside. We cooked every night we were there and there's a small market less than a minute walk away to buy stuff. The bar area is set up right beside the pool and stocks beers and ciders at reasonable prices. Breakfast and wifi were great and can't say enough about how kind and helpful the staff were! They'll happily organise activities at the falls or a taxi and helpful information about the town too. It's also owned/run by Zambians, unlike the other British ones in Livingstone.

10/10 Excellent

James, California

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, friendly atmosphere
had a great stay in a triple room with mosquito nets. breakfast in the morning was reasonably priced and tasty. staff was great, and booked everything we asked for quickly. Michael is a fantastic resource for things to do around Livingstone, including the magical Rapids 21, a beautiful beach off of the Zambezi which is hidden in the forest.

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Under Construction.
When I booked this hostel, I let the photos make my decision. When I arrived I found the location not nearly as Central as described and the surrounding are seemed more shady then nearly every other part of town. The place was full of kids and the setting was more of a backyard. I found it wired that the first thing they do before you sign in was watch a local video for a activity company. I don't know how long this place has been around but it looked as if 70% of the rooms were being built. The room itself was a good experience for traditional African design. The lizards and large spiders in your room are a bonus. The netting didn't seem to help though and it leeked when it rained. The local staff seemed to be running the show like a PT job. The location is not near the town like I expected from the map and I was surprised there was no gate guard and I wandered in and out of the grounds at all hours with no notice. Also I took three local taxi and no one had heard of the place. It was extreamly hars to sleep with all the houses next door with kids yellibg, music at 2 am and dogs barking. Also no fans made it very hot and humit the few nights i was there. Also walking around the area I was approached by a number of "Street women" and shade men hanging around. I definitely would question why there is no security around the hostel, unlike ever other one in town. But if you want to feel like your in a small village for a few days. This would be an interesting stop

8/10 Good

Claire, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good budget Backpackers
Good budget option in Livingstone. A bit out of town but walk took 40 minutes or so but Skoolboy will drive you in and pick you up if required. Skoolboy went out of his way to make our stay comfortable and as action packed as possible. Richard and Norma are also extremely helpful and lovely. Would stay again.

6/10 Okay

Francisco

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Bedregeri
Inte så bra, försökte ta dubbelt betal för vistelsen!
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2018

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Tolles Hostel, familiär, super Preis/Leistung!
Perfekter Ort in Livingstone, hervorragende Gastfreundschaft, tolle Leute.

6/10 Okay

Bruno

Disliked: Room comfort

8/10 Good

Stema

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Echt Afrikaans
Wie een authentieke slaap gelegenheid zoekt komt hier volledig aan zijn trekken. Nederlands sprekende gastheer, zeer vriendelijk. De gratis shuttle service geld alleen van- en niet naar het vliegveld. Dinner en andere consumpties zeer aantrekkelijk geprijsd.

4/10 Poor

Akimichi, Maputo

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
発展途上のホテル
現在改装中なので、設備が整っていない。たとえば、寒いのに温水シャワーが使える所が1箇所しか無い。トイレの水がタンクに貯まっていない。蚊が多い。