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Zinga Backpackers

1.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with marina and free breakfast

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Zinga Backpackers

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Exterior
Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets
Bar (on property)
Tent (Campsite Only - Bring your own Tent) | Premium bedding, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Overview of Zinga Backpackers

Reviews
7.8

Good

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
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  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar

Your area essentials

Map
Magoye Road 25, Livingstone, Southern Province, 10101
  • Popular LocationMukuni Park Curio Market18 min walk
  • Popular LocationLivingstone Museum2 min drive
  • AirportLivingstone (LVI)8 min drive
  • Popular LocationMosi-oa-Tunya National Park8 min drive
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Room options

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

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
Stovetop
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Design Chalet, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
  • 43 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Pool View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
4 bedrooms
Oven
  • 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

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
  • 97 sq ft
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
Stovetop
  • 215 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Design Single Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
Stovetop
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
Stovetop
  • 411 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Oven
Stovetop
  • 172 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Livingstone

Located in Livingstone, Zinga Backpackers is in the entertainment district and in a national park. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Falls and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, while Livingstone Museum and Railway Museum are cultural highlights. Discover the area's water adventures with water tubing and fishing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with rock climbing and mountain climbing.
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What's nearby

  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 18 min walk
  • Livingstone Museum - 2 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 8 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 10 min drive
  • Devil's Pool - 11 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 9 min drive

Restaurants

  • Ocean Basket Livingstone - 3 min drive
  • Rainforest Cafe - 12 min drive
  • Munali Coffee - 2 min drive
  • Cafe Expresso Departure Lounge - 10 min drive
  • The Old Drift - 11 min drive

About this property

Zinga Backpackers

Hostel in a shopping district
Consider a stay at Zinga Backpackers and take advantage of free breakfast (local cuisine), a marina, and a nightclub. Adventurous travelers may like the cycling, paddleboards, and ziplining at this hostel. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like horseback riding, surfing/body boarding, and rafting. Stay connected with free WiFi in public areas, and guests can find other amenities such as free airport pick-up and a poolside bar.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sun loungers and pool umbrellas
  • Free self parking and extended parking
  • Limo/town car service, a free area shuttle, and bike rentals
  • Express check-in, bicycle tour information, and a sail boat on site
Room features
All guestrooms at Zinga Backpackers feature comforts such as 24-hour room service and fireplaces, in addition to thoughtful touches like premium bedding and separate sitting areas.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers
  • Separate sitting areas, separate dining areas, and eco-friendly cleaning products

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
  • 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–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
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • 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

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

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products available
  • 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

Frequently asked questions

Does Zinga Backpackers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Zinga Backpackers pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Zinga Backpackers?

Self parking and extended parking are free at this property.

What time is check-in at Zinga Backpackers?

Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Zinga Backpackers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Zinga Backpackers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs on request.

Where is Zinga Backpackers located?

Situated in a national park, this hostel is 1 mi (1.5 km) from Mukuni Park Curio Market and within 3 mi (5 km) of Livingstone Museum and Railway Museum. Maramba Cultural Museum and Livingstone Reptile Park are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Zinga Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

7.8

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