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Victoria Falls Backpackers

2.0 star property
Victoria Falls hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe
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Double Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe
Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe
Experience the vibrant energy of Victoria Falls Backpackers, where international cuisine and a garden await. Unwind with spa treatments, then cool off in the outdoor pool or challenge yourself at the arcade/game room.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Airport transfer
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant
  • Outdoor pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • Spa services
  • Airport shuttle
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Arcade/game room
  • Front-desk safe
  • Self-serve laundry

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
$52 nightly
The total price is $61
Aug 2 - Aug 3
Total includes taxes and fees

Room options

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Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
2 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Double Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Double Ensuite Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Mixed Dorm

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Fan
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Separate bedroom
Ceiling fan
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Mixed Dorm 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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1 bedroom, in-room safe

Mixed Dorm 3

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
5 bathrooms
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Twin Ensuite Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe

Twin Ensuite Room

Highlights

Refrigerator
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Microwave
Shared/communal kitchen
In-room safe
Daily housekeeping
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
357 Gibson Road, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 2 min drive - 1.2 km
  • Devil's Pool - 5 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive - 5.8 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 21 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI) - 40 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Victoria Falls Backpackers

When you stay at Victoria Falls Backpackers, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Victoria Falls. You can indulge in massages, facials, or mani/pedis, and grab a bite to eat at Bush Café, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. An outdoor pool and a terrace are offered, and in-room conveniences include refrigerators and microwaves.

Languages

English

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 10 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving

    • 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 time is 10 AM
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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 staffed during limited hours
    • 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
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Required at check-in

    • Cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 2 children (2 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking
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Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*
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Other information

    • Designated smoking areas

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) each morning 7 AM–11:30 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Coffee shop
  • Barbecue grills

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Wildlife drive nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Ziplining nearby
  • Fishing nearby

Services

  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace
  • An outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Spa services

Room amenities

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Towels
  • Toilet paper

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe

Special features

Spa

Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the onsite spa services. Services include facials, body scrubs, body treatments, and manicures and pedicures.

Dining

Bush Café - Overlooking the garden, this café specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 percent will be charged

Optional extras

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately USD 4 to 10 for adults, and USD 4 to 10 for children
  • Airport shuttle service is offered for an extra charge of USD 15 per person (one-way)

Children & extra beds

  • Airport shuttle for children between the ages of 2 and 11 costs USD 15 (one-way)

Policies

This property does not have elevators.
This property only accepts cash.

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

Does Victoria Falls Backpackers offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Victoria Falls Backpackers does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Is there a pool at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Yes, there's an outdoor pool.

Are pets allowed at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Yes, there's free self parking.

Is airport shuttle service offered by Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Yes, an airport shuttle is available. The charge is USD 15 per person one-way.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 7 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

What is there to do at Victoria Falls Backpackers and nearby?

Have fun with nearby activities like boat tours, fishing, and hiking. Additional recreation nearby includes game drives and game viewing. Enjoy a swim in the outdoor pool or use the hostel's other amenities, which include spa services and an arcade. Victoria Falls Backpackers also has a picnic area and a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Victoria Falls Backpackers?

Yes, Bush Café offers international cuisine and garden views.

What's the area around Victoria Falls Backpackers like?

Victoria Falls Backpackers is located a short 20-minute walk from Victoria Falls National Park.

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Victoria Falls Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Very good

very beautiful place.
SUNGHYUN, 3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice setting, very friendly competent staff.
Brenda, 8-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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
Caroline, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Liked the typical colonial style camping atmosphere. The staff were attentive as possible and always helpful, polite and friendly, particularly the manager & chef.
Susan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was very nice!!!
Silvio, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Soyoki, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Joel, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Pamela, 7-night trip

4/10 Fair

3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

SEBASTIEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Andrew, 4-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

CLAUDE, 5-night trip

8/10 Very good

Mitsutaka, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Julian, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Personnel accueillant et donne info. Shuttle bus payant pour aller en ville ou bien la réception appelle un taxi.

10/10 Exceptional

10/10 Exceptional

isabelle, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Tracey-lee, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

C'est juste une étape pour voir les chutes victoria pour moi une nuit c'est largement suffisant. L'hôtel vous propose un transfert de 40$ jusqu'à Kasane. Mais j'ai trouvé à 30$ jusqu'à la frontière et si vous trouvez quelqu'un pour partager le taxi cela vous reviendra encore moins cher. pour faire les 8km jusqu'à kasane et non pas 25km comme le pretend la manager de la frontière a kazan J'aie payé 5$. Les chutes sont super belle pour prendre des superbe photo , visitez les chutes dans l'après midi
AURELIEN, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

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.
Jennifer, 5-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very unique stay, enjoyed the ambiance of this hostel!!
2-night trip

8/10 Very good

Our stay was very enjoyable. Customer service was really good as most our excursions were booked through hostel...we had everything booked prior to arrival. Buying groceries was not easy and they really get you on exchange for credit card (US cash not accepted). Pool was very refreshing as the 38 degree temp and no A/C was tough on us older folks and we finally caved after 3 nights and got a room with AC. I would of liked filter coffee just to get my day going. Overall if you are into hostels I would recommend this Backpackers
Janet, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice atmosphere, clean rooms, friendly staff in a pleasant quiet location on reasonable walking distance from the town centre.
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

3-night trip