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Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm
24 square metres
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Tent (Campsite Only - Bring your own Tent)
4 square metres
1 Twin Bunk Bed
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Design Chalet, Resort View
9 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Design Chalet, Resort View
12 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Shared Dormitory, Women only
20 square metres
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Shared Dormitory, 4 Bedrooms, Pool View
20 square metres
4 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
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Basic Single Room, 1 Large Single Bed
38 square metres
1 Large Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Double Room
16 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Get an overview of this hotel
Art Deco hostel with marina and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Laundry facilities
Grocery/convenience store

With a stay at Zinga Backpackers in Livingstone, you'll be in a shopping district, within a 15-minute drive of Victoria Falls and Mukuni Park Curio Market. This hostel is 12.1 mi (19.5 km) from Victoria Falls National Park and 1.4 mi (2.3 km) from Livingstone Museum.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces. Conveniences include separate sitting areas and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities, including a nightclub, an outdoor pool, and a fitness center. Additional features at this Art Deco hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and gift shops/newsstands. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the complimentary area shuttle.

Stop by the hostel's restaurant for lunch or dinner. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and 24-hour room service is provided. Unwind at the end of the day with a drink at the bar/lounge or the poolside bar. A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Featured amenities include limo/town car service, a computer station, and express check-in. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours), and a train station pick-up service is also provided at no charge.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Hair salon
  • ATM/banking
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Shopping on site
  • Total number of rooms - 8
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Barbecue grill(s)
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Nightclub
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Multilingual staff
  • Picnic area
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Porter
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Limo or Town Car service available
  • Marina on site
  • Express check-in
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Billiards or pool table
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Free train station pickup
  • Free area shuttle
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Shopping centre shuttle (surcharge)
  • Conference centre
  • Parking (limited spaces)
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of poolside bars - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Free airport transport - pickup
  • Free grocery shopping service
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Free long-term parking
  • RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge)
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (surcharge)
  • Karaoke
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared fridge
  • Free breakfast (local cuisine)
  • Lockers available
  • Reception hall
  • Bicycle parking available
  • Bicycle tour information
  • Shuttle for bicycles available

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Number of living rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Free area shuttle
  • Grocery/convenience store
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area
  • Microwave

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
  • Chinese (Mandarin)

Parking

Free long-term parking , Free self parking , RV, bus, truck parking (surcharge) , Parking (limited spaces)

Room Amenities

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.

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Fireplace
  • Room service (24 hours)
  • Premium bedding
  • Separate sitting area
  • Cookware, dishware and utensils
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Separate dining area
  • Dishwasher
  • Stovetop
  • Partially open bathroom
  • Number of living rooms
  • Oven
  • Rice cooker
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Toaster
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Blender
  • Mixer
  • Spices
  • Toaster oven
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Local maps
  • Window screens
  • Guidebooks or recommendations
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Paper towels
  • Freezer

Where to Eat

A complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in African cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

A complimentary grocery shopping service is offered and 24-hour room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Ecotours nearby
  • Bicycle rentals on site
  • Helicopter/aeroplane tours on site
  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Horse riding/rental on site
  • Kayaking on site
  • Mountain biking on site
  • Rafting on site
  • Rowing or canoeing on site
  • Surfing/boogie boarding on site
  • Boat tours on site
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ziplining on site
  • Boat on site
  • Boat and paddles on site
  • Canoe on site
  • Fish cleaning table
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Inflatable boat on site
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Pedal boat on site
  • Sailboat on site
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water sports equipment
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Surfing lessons: On site
  • Paddleboard on site
  • Bodyboard on site

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Braille or raised signage

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 10 AM

Payment types

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.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed (service animals welcome)

You need to know

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.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Children stay free

Cash Deposit Required

Service animals are allowed

Number of children who can stay for free – 10

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Children stay free - maximum age 1

Hotel Names

  • 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

We should mention

Up to 10 children 1 year old and younger stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding.

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