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Natwange Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Outdoor pool, pool loungers
Garden
Garden
Children’s play area – outdoor
Garden view

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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20 Kariba, Kalundu, Lusaka, 10101
  • Place, Mulungushi Confrence Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, National Assembly of Zambia
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Lusaka City Market
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    ‪23 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 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

Located in Lusaka, Natwange Backpackers is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Independence Stadium and Lusaka National Museum. .This hostel is 4.2 mi (6.8 km) from Freedom Statue and 5 mi (8 km) from Lusaka City Market.
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What's nearby

  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Lusaka National Museum - 6 min drive - 6.2 km
  • Lusaka City Market - 8 min drive - 6.9 km

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Milla’s - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Chicagos Reloaded - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Sangalala - A good time - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Corner Cafe - ‬17 min walk

About this property

Natwange Backpackers

Suburban hostel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Natwange Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Natwange Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

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 at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

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

Reviews

Natwange Backpackers Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Abdulkarim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very Good

The place is clean and far better than your average backpacker accommodation. The location was perfect for me, as I needed to be near the International Conference Centre. It is in quiet and easily accessible location. The only downside was that there was no hot water in my en-suite room during my two-day stay. I was informed it would be fixed, but unfortunately, it wasn't resolved before I checked out. I had to use a general shower next to my room. However, they did compensate me with a late checkout, which I appreciated. Overall, it’s a great place with excellent value for money, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Stayed 12 nights in Feb 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average accomodation near east park mall

It was close to East Park but was highly priced for a small room with a shared bathroom. Similar room near Levy Mall for 25-50% cheaper price. Outside is being renovated and smelled like fertilizer. Also neighbor has barking dog. Breakfast was eggs with toast. Host was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful staff and accommodations; terrific place to stay
Stayed 7 nights in May 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.