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Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel
2.0 star property

Hostel in Livingstone with outdoor pool and restaurant

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Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

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Poolside bar
Property grounds
Free WiFi
Interior
Bathroom

Overview of Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

Reviews
6.4

Popular amenities

  • PoolPoolPool
  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Parking includedParking includedParking included
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant

Explore the area

Map
214-217 Area Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, 60095
  • Popular LocationLivingstone Museum10 min walk
  • Popular LocationMukuni Park Curio Market20 min walk
  • Popular LocationMosi-oa-Tunya National Park6 min drive
  • AirportLivingstone (LVI)8 min drive
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Room options

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Free WiFi

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Private bathroom
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Free WiFi

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

Air conditioning
TV
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Shared/communal kitchen
Satellite channels
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Person)

Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Mixed Dorm (6 Person)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Women only (6 Person)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Free WiFi

Shared Dormitory, Men only (6 Person)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Shared/communal kitchen
Daily housekeeping
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Livingstone

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel is located in Livingstone. Livingstone Museum and Railway Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Maramba Cultural Museum and Victoria Falls Bridge.
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What's nearby

  • Livingstone Museum - 10 min walk
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 20 min walk
  • Livingstone Reptile Park - 3 min drive
  • Maramba Cultural Museum - 4 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 6 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Three Monkeys - 10 min drive
  • The Lookout Café - 11 min drive
  • Ocean Basket Livingstone - 1 min walk
  • Rainforest Cafe - 9 min drive
  • The Boma - 15 min drive

About this property

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

Property highlights
Take advantage of a poolside bar, a garden and laundry facilities at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel. The on-site local and international cuisine restaurant, Cafe Zambezi, offers breakfast, lunch and dinner. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Additional perks include:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge) and tour/ticket information
  • Luggage storage and a TV in reception
Room features
All guest rooms at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel feature perks, such as air conditioning, as well as amenities, such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Communal kitchens and daily housekeeping

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee: USD 7 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A poolside bar
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Cafe Zambezi

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Room service
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Air conditioning

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 PM - 11 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: from approximately USD 7.00 per person

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 credit cards

Property is also known as

Café Zambezi House Africa Hostel Livingstone
Café Zambezi House Africa Hostel
Café Zambezi House Africa Livingstone
Café Zambezi House Africa
Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel Livingstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

As of 19 Apr,2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel on 2 May,2024 start from S$97.46, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 11 PM.

What time is check-out at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel located?

Situated in Livingstone, this hostel is within a 15-minute walk of Livingstone Museum and Railway Museum. Mukuni Park Curio Market and Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

6.4
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Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 5 reviews" "
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 5 reviews" "

7.2/10

Cleanliness

6.4/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

4.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

Erick

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
Staff service is awful!
When we arrived at the lodge, the staff at reception seemed didn't know I had an online booking and the room wasn't ready. Waited 45 minutes to enter the room after a long drive. There was no hot water because the hot water heater "geezer" was off. (Staff didn't advise us if this when we arrived). It was switched on and waited 30 minutes and only got luke warm water for our 2 day stay. I told staff and nothing was done until the last day. Ordered complimentary breakfast and it took 30 minutes and there were no other guests ordering. The staff were arguing with each other about work in front of us (My partner speaks Bemba). We arrived back at the lodge after 10 pm and the door and gate to park the car was locked. Fortunately a staff member appeared out of nowhere and let us in. There is no communication between staff and guests and I asked to speak with the manager but he/she was never there. Asked for the number to call the manager and the phone wasn't answered. Staff were rude and expect the quests to understand the rule by magic!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

2/10 Terrible

Jacob

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nightmare at Café Zambezi: A Deluxe Room Disaster!
Television (TV) and DSTV: Despite booking a room that supposedly included DSTV, I was shocked to find it non-operational. When I brought this to the attention of the staff, I was told it hadn't been paid for. Unacceptable! Even after escalating the issue to the so-called manager on duty, no resolution was provided. Internet Woes: The promised free WIFI at Café Zambezi turned out to be a complete sham. The duty manager cited ongoing internet issues, but what's more infuriating is the lack of effort to address the problem during my entire 3-day stay. Unprofessional and inexcusable. Bathroom Towel, Cleanliness, and Toiletries: One dirty towel for the entire stay, with no option for a replacement, left me questioning the hygiene standards. The claim of free toiletries was a flat-out lie; all I got was a minuscule bar soap that barely lasted a day. Housekeeping Oversight: Don't expect your room to be cleaned unless you leave your key at the reception before 11 am – information conveniently omitted during check-in. Such lack of transparency is unacceptable. Mosquito Menace: Considering the malaria risk in the area, it's shocking that Café Zambezi doesn't provide insecticide or bother to spray the rooms. Be prepared to fend off mosquitoes on your own. Pool Problems: I had hoped to enjoy the swimming pool, but the water looked more like a mud puddle than a refreshing oasis. This stark contrast to other properties in the area left me thoroughly disappointed. Save yourself!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean and quiet room but they have a nice restaurant here.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2018

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
Last minute booking!
The price was good for the 2 rooms we booked. It took awhile for them to find the second room with lots of prompting when we checked in. The room frankly was roughly finished with all the light switches on one wall opposite the bathroom,very illogical! The door would only shut if locked,the beds had very sharp metal corners on them which caught you every time you walked by. The bathroom was fine ,just remember to ask them to switch the geyser on ! The mattresses were from hell ,just 2 banged out foam mattresses on top of each other requiring some serious balancing to stay on on! Otherwise aircon was good and the room clean but in reality for a budget lodge putting one double bed into the room with a side table and bed light would be better. I've stayed in several lodges all over Zambia for the same price and have been far more impressed with the decor and comfort. The overall lodge and restaurant etc are great and service good with all staff members friendly and attentive. Overall its a nice well placed lodge
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018