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Muke Village Guest House is situated in Livingstone, within 23 km of Livingstone Reptile Park and 31 km of Victoria Falls National Park. The property is located 20 km from Railway Museum, 20 km from Livingstone Railway Museum and 20 km from Livingstone Museum. The property is non-smoking and is set 30 km from Victoria Falls.

At the hostel the rooms come with bed linen and towels.

I arrived in Muke village looking for a quiet place to stay far away from the touristic Livingstone town. I didn't expect to find there the best experience of my trip in Africa. I was the third guest since the house is new and they just started to host people in this authentic village house made with wood and clay. The bed are very comfortable, the bathroom and shower are clean and functional. It was so nice to sleep in this peaceful village near the Zambezi river that I decided to extend my stay to one week and I had many reasons to do so! This is not just a guest house, this is part of a project started 4 years ago by Alex when he decided to build a school in Muke Village. I met him when I arrived and he explained me how all the profits of the guest house go to the school, the teachers and the kids. The decision to build a school was made because the nearest school was 5 km away and the kids had to cover a busy dangerous road and sometimes even face the elephants that crowd the surroundings of the village. Starting with 10 kids now the school has 75 students and needs every year more support. I decided then to help as I could doing some volunteering and I extended my stay! So I really recommend to anyone who pass by Livingstone to spend some time in this place because for me it was the most authentic experience of my trip in Africa and I met very nice people in this place who work everyday to give a better future to the children of the village. Thanks to Alex and his family for hosting me!

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9.9
Exceptional
7 reviews
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BGN 16
per night

Fawlty Towers Accommodation & Activities is set in Livingstone and features an outdoor swimming pool. This property also provides guests with a restaurant. Railway Museum is 500 meters from the hotel.

Breakfast is available every morning & free pancakes every afternoon.

Great location along the main street: mall, atm, bus station, petrol station, pub with live music and some restaurants/bars all within walking distance (max 10 minutes for the bus station). The staff was friendly and helpful, the bedroom and bathroom clean. The hostel itself is very nice and surrounded by beautiful trees.

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8.5
Very good
617 reviews
Price from
BGN 108
per night

Offering an outdoor pool, barbecue and children's playground, Victoria Falls Backpackers Lodge is located in Victoria Falls. This property is within a 10-minute walk of the Victoria Falls Bridge.

There is a shared kitchen at the property and guests can enjoy a meal at the restaurant. The hostel has a terrace with views of the pool.

The staff were incredible. We were so well received by Ollie who was always there to assist. Michelle gave me a wonderful manicure and pedicure and she does amazing massages too. The other staff were also very friendly. The location is nice and the premises was always clean and tidy.

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8.1
Very good
297 reviews
Price from
BGN 32
per night

Located in Victoria Falls, Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge Vic Falls is short walk from town and less than 2 km away from the falls. The hostel has a cafe, bar and outdoor pool.

Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge offers double, twin rooms and family rooms with private bathrooms. The dorms with bunk beds, dome tents and campsites have access to a communal bathroom.

Everything was great. Good pool for swimming when outside 35 degrees 😁 and very tasty all dishes in restaurant! Also only here in Zimbabwe was excellent cappuccino :)

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8.2
Very good
757 reviews
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BGN 33
per night

Previously known as Livingstone Backpackers, Victoria Falls Backpackers Zambia offers accommodation within 10 km of the Victoria Falls World Heritage Site.

Popular points of interest near Victoria Falls Backpackers Zambia include Livingstone Tourist Information, Livingstone Museum and Livingstone Golf Course.

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BGN 36
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Set in Chichili, 13 km from Victoria Falls, Beautiful adventure offers accommodation with free WiFi and free private parking. The property is situated 4.1 km from Railway Museum, 4.1 km from Livingstone Railway Museum and 6.1 km from Livingstone Reptile Park. The property is non-smoking and is located 2.4 km from Livingstone Museum.

A Full English/Irish breakfast is available every morning at the hostel.

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BGN 71
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Situated in Victoria Falls and with Victoria Falls reachable within 5.2 km, Happy Holiday Backpackers features a garden, non-smoking rooms, free WiFi throughout the property and a shared lounge. The property is around 4.2 km from Victoria Falls National Park, 4.5 km from David Livingstone Statue and 4.8 km from The Big Tree at Victoria Falls. Victoria Falls Crocodile Park is 7.5 km away and The Stanley and Livingstone Private Game Reserve is 9.4 km from the hostel.

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BGN 114
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Budget travellers know that there is no better way to make the most of their trip than by staying at a hostel: save money for exploring during the day, and swap stories with fellow backpackers in the shared kitchen or bar in the evening. Dorm-style bedrooms with shared bathrooms are standard hostel fare, but private rooms are also available for those willing to pay a bit more.
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Hostels that guests love in Livingstone

  • Avg. price/night: BGN 871.19
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 108.45
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    Very friendly and helpful host. Clean and spacious. Safe location
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 72.30
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    Great location, very safe. The included breakfast was delicious and very generous. The room was very clean and comfortable, aircon worked like a dream! The staff were absolutely lovely and always willing to help. The gardens were also a really nice spot to sit for breakfast or a drink.
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 108.45
    8.5
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 108.45
    8.5
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    Very good
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    Great location along the main street: mall, atm, bus station, petrol station, pub with live music and some restaurants/bars all within walking distance (max 10 minutes for the bus station). The staff was friendly and helpful, the bedroom and bathroom clean. The hostel itself is very nice and surrounded by beautiful trees.
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 108.45
    8.5
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 108.45
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
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    Rated very good
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    Best Hostel experience in Africa so far. I highly recommend this place to stay in Livingstone. The location couldnt be better. There is a supermarket just on the opposite side of the main road. The staff organize and help you book activities and day trips on the area. There was such a good vibe at the pool too, where everybody hangs out. If I come back one day, I will definitely stay here again.
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 108.45
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
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    I've been coming to Fawlty Towers for many years, and it's always a pleasure. This backpackers is very well run and staffed, dorm rooms are big and beds comfy, they have safe boxes (bring your own padlock), there's a coffee station, nice garden and swimming pool, renovated bar and bathrooms... and it's very conveniently located. The best option in Livingstone!
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  • Avg. price/night: BGN 108.45
    8.5
    Scored 8.5
    Very good
    Rated very good
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    It is a lovely place - the setting is very pretty, and the rooms are comfortable. The facilities are also nice - such as the bar and pool area. The staff are very friendly, and keen to help. Great location - in the centre of Livingstone. it is also very safe - there is always security at the entrance.
    Thomas
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