Victoria Falls Backpackers

Property class: 2
Victoria Falls hostel with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Victoria Falls Backpackers puts you just a 5-minute drive from 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.

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Airport transfer
  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

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)

  • Microwave
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Laundry facilities
  • Arcade/game room
$37 nightly
The total price is $44
Oct 9 - Oct 10
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

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A thatched-roof hut with a wooden door and a small window, surrounded by lush greenery and trees.

Double Ensuite Room

  • Garden view
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A room with two beds, each with patterned bedding, a small table with a lamp, and a mosquito net overhead.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 107 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A room with a thatched roof, four beds with patterned bedding, and a wooden floor.

Mixed Dorm

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, one with a mosquito net, a small wooden table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Mixed Dorm 1

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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A room with two beds, one with a mosquito net, a small wooden table, and a wall-mounted shelf.

Mixed Dorm 3

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Twin Ensuite Room

A rustic lodge with thatched-roof cabins, surrounded by lush greenery and a stone pathway.

Twin Ensuite Room

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A tent with two beds, a table, and a chair inside.

Standard Tent, Shared Bathroom

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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A tented accommodation with a bed, a table, and a chair.

Standard Tent

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
357 Gibson Road, Victoria Falls

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 3 min drive - 1.6 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 5 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Victoria Falls - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • David Livingstone Statue - 5 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 7 min drive - 5.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 22 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI) - 52 min drive
  • Airport shuttle (surcharge)

Restaurants

  • ‪Sea Spice - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The Travelers Bar - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪S'lo Lounge - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬11 min walk

About this property

Victoria Falls Backpackers

  • Victoria Falls Backpackers puts you just a 5-minute drive from 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.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 10 rooms

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

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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

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

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)

Pets

    • Pets not allowed

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

    • Free onsite self parking

Transfers

    • Airport shuttle (available 24 hours)*

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

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Outdoor shower
  • 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. Open daily.

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
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 19-minute walk from Victoria Falls National Park.

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Reviews

Victoria Falls Backpackers Reviews

8.4

Very Good

8.4

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Good

Positive: Great location and cheap. The arts sold on the premise was great and much cheaper than the arts being sold near the Fall. I bought a wooden elephant for $20 while it costs $65 at Victoria Falls. The staff was great and very helpful. Negative; wasn’t impressed with the food. Seems a bit pricey for what they offer. The rooms are not insulated so it can be cold in the winter or hot in summer. It can be noisy in the room if there are many people on the property up at night since the windows are actually open (there’s only an insect screen), not an actual window that closes. But if you’ve been to hostels, this is not a negative. Specially the shared bathrooms.
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8/10 Very good

Room was spotless, nice facilities including pool and self catering kitchen. Offered luggage storage too
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2/10 Poor

I was eaten alive by bedbugs and mosquitoes, and had to leave for another hotel.
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10/10 Exceptional

We stayed in a standard double. It was tight for room but bed very comfortable. Pool was nice just to cool off because we hit the hot period. The internet worked very well. Tent was way too hot even with a fan during the day but cooled off nicely around 8-9pm. Bathroom facilities were not so nice/ipdated. No hot water when we came but because of the heat, that was ok. Staff was very nice and accommodating. Airport pick-up went smoothly. Didn’t use the kitchen self-help but others did. If they upgraded the bathroom facilities and made dining here easier (no hour limit to let them k ow for dining), it would be uniformly nice.
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8/10 Very good

very beautiful place.
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8/10 Very good

It was very nice!!!
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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.
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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!
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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
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8/10 Very good

Nice setting, very friendly competent staff.
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8/10 Very good

Personnel accueillant et donne info. Shuttle bus payant pour aller en ville ou bien la réception appelle un taxi.
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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.
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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
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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.
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10/10 Exceptional

Very unique stay, enjoyed the ambiance of this hostel!!
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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
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8/10 Very good

Nice atmosphere, clean rooms, friendly staff in a pleasant quiet location on reasonable walking distance from the town centre.
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2/10 Poor

Beware of booking transportation with this property.
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6/10 Good

非洲風的小屋

員工非常友善和幫忙，房間很有非洲特色，但每日均會停電，隔日停水，個人認為不適合背包客，因為出入要坐的士，附近沒有超市人、便利店和餐廳。
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6/10 Good

Stayed two nights. No water and power on the first night until 10pm. Water ran very weak and had times with no water. Did not wash hair for two days. Other than that it is a lovely place to stay with its peaceful and quiet. It is not close to city centre. Need to take taxi, appr. 5USD each trip.
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10/10 Exceptional

Everything was as advertised and they all have good hospitality. I enjoyed the fish massage and swimming pool where l had a chance to learn how to swim😁.
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8/10 Very good

It was evident that management really cared about the experience their guests would have. No matter how busy, they were cheerful, helpful and always took time to answer questions as well as provide information and help arrange activities in the area. The whimsical touches throughout the property were delightful. It was easy to meet and have conversations with other guests which resulted in several activities we felt lucky to hear about and participate in.
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10/10 Exceptional

good cheap place,mostly young backpackers.iwas the only older person I saw,. The staff were friendly and helpful. and the place is charming.and very colorful and pre try.
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6/10 Good

Rooms and premises are alright, but they charge 3 US Dollars per day (!!!) for the WiFi.
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8/10 Very good

Everyone was very friendly and accommodating. The chef was especially great :)