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Natwange Backpackers

2.0 star property
Hostel near Town Centre Market in Lusaka

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Outdoor pool, sun loungers
Terrace/patio
Courtyard
Free daily full breakfast
Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
    Bar
  • Pool
    Pool
  • Breakfast included
    Breakfast included
  • Laundry
    Laundry
  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
20 Kariba, Kalundu, Lusaka, 10101
  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre
    10 min walk
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre
    12 min walk
  • Pakati Sunday Market
    15 min walk
  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    31 min drive

Room options

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Shared kitchen

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

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Single Budget Room

Single Budget Room

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Shared kitchen

Double Room, Ensuite

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Shower, towels

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

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About the area

Lusaka

In suburbs.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hostel, you'll find Lusaka National Museum and Freedom Statue. Town Centre Market and Independence Stadium are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 3 min drive - 1.8 km
  • Town Centre Market - 7 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Lusaka City Market - 8 min drive - 8.1 km

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Prime Joint - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Chicagos Reloaded - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Dacapo - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Fox & Hound - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪KEG & LION - ‬12 min walk

About this property

Natwange Backpackers

Hostel near Town Centre Market in Lusaka
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Natwange Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lusaka hostel.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Natwange Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with private plunge pools and safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Lusaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Ceiling fan
  • Rollaway/extra beds (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Private plunge pool
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

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 credit card, debit card, or 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 cash
Cashless transactions are available
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card 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 cash. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Natwange Backpackers Hostel Lusaka
Natwange Backpackers Hostel
Natwange Backpackers Lusaka
Natwange Backpackers Lusaka
Natwange Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Natwange Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lusaka

Natwange Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 35 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 35 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Clyde

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Clyde

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Vinh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Cheap guesthouse
Cheap and very basic. Old accommodations. Never come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Nana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

MING SHAN

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

8/10 Good

TAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lovely environment. Warm, friendly and caring workers. Reasonable room rate. Poor internet connection in my room and no tv for 3 weeks. Monotonous breakfast. Same thing everyday.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patience

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained, safe, secure, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022

10/10 Excellent

Valerie, Missoula

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe, clean, swimming pool, close access to grocery stores and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, friendly and safe . Great location in Lusaka
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was great
Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like during my last visit, this was a great space for a peaceful weekend retreat with friendly guests and service as well as clean rooms with bug nets and pools for when the sun got too warm !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Exceptional accommodations
Thank you for a delightful experience! The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, even going out of their way to make sure I was accommodated when a flight was canceled. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with plenty of opportunities to meet fellow travelers. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Short stay in Lusaka
We only stayed here for one night, but the property was spacious and well-decorated. The hostel is also well-located close to Arcades and Manda Hill shopping centers. The only issue was that the water pressure was a bit low when we were there, and the bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

David, Venezuelan in Namibia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hola hola, amazing property, owners are very friendly, staff is great and good food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

6/10 Okay

claudine

Disliked: Cleanliness
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mariuza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fabulous place.
Absolutely great place. The owners made you feel like you were home and they treat you so well. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
clean, friendly service just what we needed
clean, friendly service, well located and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

10/10 Excellent

Allison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, cozy, quiet, and friendly backpacker. Free wi-fi and complimentary breakfast. Walking distance to Arcades and Manda Hill shopping centers. Will definitely visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2017

8/10 Good

Mighty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, relaxing, friendly
Nice, relaxing.

10/10 Excellent

Eric, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A home away from home
This was quite a nice surprise in a busy African city. The staff made us feel very welcome and we're happy to accommodate any requests we had. The property is tucked away in a residential part of the city away from the usual hustle and bustle but within walking distance of some major shops. Would highly recommend this place and will definitely be staying there again when in Lusaka Also George the dog is a little charmer with lots of love to give. Give him a cuddle and you'll have another friend for the duration of your stay.

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great stay, especially for the price!
We needed an affordable place to stay and had never stayed at a backpackers hotel so we were a bit weary of what to expect but we were completely blown away! Our room was clean and exactly what we needed. There were two bathrooms so we never had to wait to shower or anything. The kitchen has everything you need, we even stayed in and cooked one night. The best part was all the great people we met. You really can't beat the price! Highly recommend if you are on a budget.

8/10 Good

Not Provided, Melbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Well located backpackers in Lusaka
Comfortable and well located for shopping at Manda Hill and Arcades shopping centers

10/10 Excellent

Kerry, London

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic place in Lusaka
I loved my time at Natwange! The staff are wonderful - really welcoming, helpful and kind; the grounds are a lovely place to relax; the breakfasts are delicious; the rooms are clean with comfy beds and lovely decor; the shared bathrooms are clean and the showers are powerful. I would complete recommend you stay here - it is amazing value for money and you will love being there!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Probably the Best Backpacker in Africa
This is probably the best Backpacker in Africa. Very clean rooms and kitchen. Bedding was changed daily and smelled fresh. Mosquito nets provided. Full tasty English breakfast included. Airport pickup for 25USD by the friendly Paul. Anita the owner and her staff goes out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. I checked in just after midnight and they were waiting for me to arrive. They also prepare supper if you are interested - nshima and stew with traditional vegetables was the best dish I had during my travels (try it). Very big portions served I failed to finish it every night. If I ever fing myself in Lusaka again this is where I will be staying. Thank you very much Anita.