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Zinga Backpackers

1.0 star property
Art Deco hostel with marina and free breakfast
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Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Interior
Premium bedding, blackout curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Reviews

7.8 out of 10

Good

Popular amenities

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

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 curtains, iron/ironing board, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
Toaster
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Design Chalet, Resort View

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

Design Chalet, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
  • 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)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
  • 4 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bunk Bed

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

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

Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Pool View

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Premium bedding
Blackout curtains
4 bedrooms
Freezer
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

View all photos for Design Chalet, Resort View

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

Design Chalet, Resort View

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
  • 9 sq m
  • Resort view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Women only

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

Shared Dormitory, Women only

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
Toaster
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds

Design Single Room, 2 Double Beds

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
Toaster
  • 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

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
Toaster
  • 38 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Large Single Bed

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

Double Room

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Fireplace
Dishwasher
Blackout curtains
Premium bedding
Freezer
Toaster
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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for 1 night
includes taxes & fees
5 Dec - 6 Dec
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About the area

Livingstone

At Zinga Backpackers you'll be within a 20-minute walk of Mukuni Park Curio Market and 2.2 km (1.3 mi) from Livingstone Museum. Highlights at this Art Deco hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and a marina. .The hostel's own lounge bar and poolside bar are nice places to enjoy a drink. Enjoy the nightclub, gym, karaoke and pool loungers. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a conference centre and a coffee shop/cafe. Free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of a free area shuttle. .In the area of this Livingstone hostel, you'll find Victoria Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 18 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Livingstone Museum - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Livingstone Reptile Park - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Devil's Pool - 11 min drive - 12.8 km

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

Art Deco hostel with marina and free breakfast
Zinga Backpackers offers its guests a marina, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. 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 free shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours), An area shuttle and A train station pick-up shuttle 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 available (free)
  • Nightclub
  • Karaoke
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Conference centre
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Food/drink service (free)
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Library
  • Corner/local shop
  • 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
  • On-site shopping
  • Bellhop
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Locker space
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Zinga Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with fireplaces and an iron/ironing board. This accommodation offers 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 a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hairdryers can be requested.

Languages

Chinese (Mandarin), English, German, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour free airport pick-up shuttle on request
  • Free area shuttle
  • Area shuttle
  • Free train station pick-up shuttle
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Limo/town car service
  • Free extended parking on site
  • RV/bus/lorry parking (surcharge) on site
  • Limited on-site 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

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 centre

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 lift
  • 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
  • Hob
  • Mixer
  • Oven
  • Paper towels
  • Rice cooker
  • Separate dining area
  • Spices
  • 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

  • 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.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

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 aged 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Zinga Backpackers?

Zinga Backpackers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Zinga Backpackers?

Yep, Zinga Backpackers has a free self car park and free extended parking. Onsite parking is limited.

Does Zinga Backpackers have a pool?

Zinga Backpackers has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella and with a coldie from the bar.

What makes Zinga Backpackers a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar and 24-hour room service, as well as premium bedding and fireplaces in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Zinga Backpackers.

Does Zinga Backpackers serve breakfast?

You bet, free local cuisine breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Zinga Backpackers?

Yep, there's a free shuttle from the airport to the hotel that runs 24 hours a day on request.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Zinga Backpackers?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves African cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Zinga Backpackers?

Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Zinga Backpackers?

No, only service animals are allowed.

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 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。