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Zinga Backpackers

1.0 star property
Enjoy free breakfast at this Art Deco Livingstone hostel

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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, sun loungers
Bar (on property)
Exterior detail
Poolside bar
Interior entrance

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free airport shuttle
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Gym

Explore the area

Map
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

  • 24 sq m
  • 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

  • 12 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Tent (Campsite Only - Bring your own Tent)

Tent (Campsite Only - Bring your own Tent)

  • 4 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Pool View

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

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

Design Chalet, Resort View

  • 9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Design Single Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Basic Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed

  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Twin Bed

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

Double Room

  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Livingstone

In shopping district.You'll find Mukuni Park Curio Market and Livingstone Museum within 2 miles (3 km) of this hostel. Also, Railway Museum is within 3 miles (5 km) and Maramba Cultural Museum is within 6 miles (10 km).
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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

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Teddy’s Restaurant And Bar - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Zinga Backpackers

Enjoy free breakfast at this Art Deco Livingstone hostel
Zinga Backpackers offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces.

A nightclub, a library, and a terrace are also featured at Zinga Backpackers. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours), an area shuttle, and a train station pick-up service are free. Limited free parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Art Deco Livingstone hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine breakfast (free)
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference center
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Grocery service (free)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Convenience store
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Gift shop
  • Beauty salon
  • Computer for guest use
  • Newspapers for purchase
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • Onsite shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Refrigerator in a common area
  • Lockers available
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
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.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Separate dining area
  • Separate living room

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

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

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 8:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 poolside bar and 1 bar
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea in common area(s)

Things to do

  • Bicycle rentals
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Bike parking
  • Bike shuttle
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Boat tours
  • Boating
  • Bodyboards on site
  • Canoe available
  • Fitness center
  • Helicopter/airplane tours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Horse riding/rentals
  • Karaoke
  • Kayaking
  • Mountain biking
  • Nightclub
  • Outdoor pool
  • Paddleboards on site
  • Pedal boating
  • Rafting
  • Sailboat available
  • Shopping
  • Surfing/body boarding
  • Ziplining
  • Surf lessons

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • Braille signage
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Blender
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Dining room
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

More

  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Fireplace
  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local maps
  • 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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • 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
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 is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, and cash.

We should mention

  • Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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 traveller

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。