Backpacker lodges in Livingstone

Zambia's original backpacker! Jollyboys is the quintessential backpackers lodge and has been catering to budget travellers since 1995. The lodge is run by backpackers for backpackers. Your hosts are Kim and Sue (our Northern hemisphere gals) who are there to answer all your questions. Our staff epitomise the extent of Zambian hospitality and our service is second to none. Our rooms and showers are spotlessly clean, the beers are icy cold and the pool is ultra refreshing.

So soak up some sunshine (there's lots of it!), laze in a hammock, munch on some mangoes (there's lots of those too!), dance till you drop, or build a model of the Victoria Falls with nshima - it's up to you, everyone can do their own thing, just enjoy! In the words of our guests "Jollyboys is the ultimate place to be!"

Dorms, double rooms and camping, free pool table, free table tennis table, free daily drop off at the Victoria Falls , free visa for Zambia (minimum 24 hr notice), free long/short term baggage storage, free pickup from Livingstone Airport, internet/email facilities, swimming pool, resident chef and self catering kitchen, fully stocked bar, 24 hour hot and cold running showers, braai/Barbecue area, secure car park, 24 hour security, travel and activities, booking office, gorgeous gardens full of mango, banana, avocado, papaya, guava and lemon trees!

The most centrally located backpackers in town...just steps away from markets, grocery stores, restaurants, nightclubs and museums.
Bicycle Hire is available.

Rates:

- Camping: 6US$ per night - per person

- Big dorms (16 beds): 8US$ per night - per person

- Small Dorms (Between 4 beds): 12US$ per night - per person

- Normal dorms (8 beds): 10US$ per night - per person

- Chalets (Double bed or twin beds): 30US$ per night

- Full ensuite rooms (Double bed or twin beds, shower + small sink): 45US$ per night

Our opinion: classified as the original backpacker in Zambia, Jolly Boys offers a great atmosphere, a convenient location, heaps of travelling backpackers, and all the advice necessary for your trip.

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Fawlty Towers has the widest range of accommodation available in Livingstone, from camping in our walled garden to un-crowded dorms (max 6 person), to basic twins and doubles without bathrooms, to really nice twin, double and 4 bed en suite.

Massive private garden shaded with huge mango trees. Crystal clear swimming pool. Hippos - super funky bar, free pancakes by the pool every day and cold beer, ahhh Bliss.
The lodge is right in the centre of town with 7 cafes and restaurants less than 500 yards away. Supermarket, internet cafe and pizza shop right next door.

Our in-house booking centre, where all the amazing local activities can be booked, guarantees to offer the best deals in town and to beat any other lodge or booking centre. WOW. Grab our free lift every day to the falls.

Group and student discounts available. Fawlty Towers has special deals every week, so what ever your accommodation and activity requirement in the falls area, talk to Fawlty Towers for the best deal in town.

Free Zambian visa (48 Hours Notice, passport details required), Free Vic Falls transfer every day, Free Vic Falls border pick up, Free Bus station pick up, Free long term storage, Free workshop, Free pancakes, Free Tea and Coffee, Free Kazungula pick up for 6 pax +, Super group discounts, Excellent security, Best deals in town guaranteed, Cheapest game drives in town, The only dedicated booking centre in town, Internet cafe, Machine laundry, Full bedding and Mosi net on every bed, Max pax in dorm 6 only, Every room has a fan, DSTV, Lively bar, Super cool pool

Rates:

- Camping: 5US$ per night - per person

- Dorms: 10US$ per night - per person

- Rooms (Double bed or twin beds): 30US$ per night

- Full ensuite rooms (Double bed or twin beds, bathroom): 40US$ per night

Our opinion: Clean, plenty of thick grass for your tent, huge swimming pool. Situated close to all facilities, we recommend Fawlty towers if you are a backpacker looking for a cheap place to stay and love a chilled atmosphere, and relaxed evenings.

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