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Victoria Falls Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Victoria Falls in Victoria Falls

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Fridge, microwave
In-room safe
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine, garden views
Body treatments, body scrubs, facials, manicures and pedicures
Reviews
8.4

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • PoolPoolPool
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • SpaSpaSpa
  • LaundryLaundryLaundry

Explore the area

Map
357 Gibson Road, Victoria Falls
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls National Park20 min walk
  • Popular LocationDevil's Pool5 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls Field Museum7 min drive
  • AirportVictoria Falls (VFA)20 min drive

Room options

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Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe

Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Ensuite Room | In-room safe

Double Ensuite Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

10/10 Exceptional
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Self Drive Vehicle Camping Space | In-room safe

Self Drive Vehicle Camping Space

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe

Mixed Dorm

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe

Mixed Dorm 1

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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In-room safe

Mixed Dorm 3

10/10 Exceptional
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Ensuite Room | In-room safe

Twin Ensuite Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Victoria Falls

In Victoria Falls .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Victoria Falls hostel, you'll find Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls. Zambezi National Park and Zambezi River are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 20 min walk
  • Devil's Pool - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 7 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 21 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket Livingstone - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Victoria Falls Backpackers

Hostel near Victoria Falls in Victoria Falls
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at Victoria Falls Backpackers. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Victoria Falls hostel.

  • 10 guestrooms or units
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Victoria Falls Backpackers offers 10 accommodations with safes and shared/communal kitchens. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 4 to 10 for adults and USD 4 to 10 for children
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Outdoor pool

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 7 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 7 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 4 to 10 for adults, and USD 4 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 15 (one-way), (from 2 to 11 years old)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 only accepts cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property only accepts cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Victoria Falls Backpackers Lodge
Backpackers Lodge
Victoria Falls Backpackers
Victoria Falls Backpackers Hostel
Victoria Falls Backpackers Hotel Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Backpackers Victoria Falls
Victoria Falls Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation

Frequently asked questions

How close is Victoria Falls Backpackers to the airport?

Victoria Falls Backpackers is 12.7 mi (40-min drive) away from the Livingstone (LVI) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

As of Jun 8, 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Victoria Falls Backpackers on Jun 19, 2024 start from $20.49, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers have an airport shuttle?

Victoria Falls Backpackers offers an airport shuttle 24 hours a day, for a charge of USD 15 per person, one-way.

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at Victoria Falls Backpackers, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of between USD 4 and 10 for adults, USD 4 and 10 for children.

Is there a casino at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

No, there is no casino at this hostel.

What time is check-in at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM.

Is there free parking at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

This hostel offers free self parking.

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers have a pool?

Victoria Falls Backpackers features an outdoor pool.

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers have a restaurant?

Victoria Falls Backpackers is home to Bush Café, which features international cuisine, garden views, and light fare.

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers have a spa?

This hostel doesn't have a spa, but it does offer mani/pedis, body scrubs, and facials.

How close is Victoria Falls Backpackers to downtown Victoria Falls?

Victoria Falls Backpackers is 0.9 mi away from Victoria Falls.

Victoria Falls Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 37 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 9 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 76 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 76 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Liked the typical colonial style camping atmosphere. The staff were attentive as possible and always helpful, polite and friendly, particularly the manager & chef.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A jewel in Victoria Falls
It was awesome. They are doing a great job, from Enochs pick up at the airport, smiling and on time, to Blessing and Olli's continued help and professionalism at the front desk. Also the staff do a fantastic job keeping the place sparkling clean which can be hard to do in a hostel! We were very happy there and can recommend it wholeheartedly!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely location and facilities! Great customer service too. Bring drinking water though - or be prepared to boil it all and drop a chlorine tablet in
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

8/10 Good

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice setting, very friendly competent staff.
Stayed 8 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elena

10/10 Excellent

Tracey-lee

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff that organized all my transfers and activities, easy to meet people but still have privacy...nice pool area and good breakfast. Walk to town about 2km, so not that far and there is a shop 1km away too for basics. Worked out better to pre book a pickup from the airport.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice affordable place to stay
We had a wonderful time in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe and enjoyed our stay at the Victoria Falls backpackers lodge. They picked us up just like we scheduled and we felt very comfortable in their peaceful grounds and rustic rooms. Their outside pool and patio is very relaxing.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020