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Welcome to Victoria Falls Backpackers !!

Experts @ Backpacking

Awarded best hostel in Zimbabwe 2013 / 2014 / 2015 / 2017/2018/2020

As global travelers with over 20 years of experiences and adventures behind us, our team of professionals are ready to help you with your itinerary needs and to navigate your way to an outstanding Zimbabwean adventure.

Capture the exotic flair of Zimbabwean culture and indigenous art with affordable comfort and friendly service. Our eye catching accommodation is scattered across our luscious garden of which our swimming pool and fire place forms the center piece providing a delightful setting for interacting with other travelers or to simply relax.

Double rooms, En-suite, Safari Tents, Dorms, Tent camping and Self Drive camping available, only a short walk from town, (2.5 km), we can also arrange taxis and airport pick-ups. All activities booked include transport to and from the lodge or town.

Let us help you BOOK our activities for the best deals.

Although a bit further out of town, it is a very quiet, peaceful area next to the national park, we often have elephants visiting us or hear the lions and hyenas in the morning hours. Office Hours are from 7am to 7pm....

Let us know if you need any additional information on prices /packages or visas.

RE: URGENT NOTICE
Please travel with CASH into Zimbabwe.
Any of the following currencies will be ok, USD/Euro/Rand/Pula/Pound, although you can pay for activities on Credit card, it might still be cheaper and easier to just bring the cash with and benefit from the cash Discounts.

It is safe to travel and you will enjoy our beautiful country.
Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions, hope to see you soon.

Our Facilities include:
Activity Desk
Car Parking Available
Lodge Spa and Fish Spa
Platform with view of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Smoke that thunders)
Beautiful Garden
Swimming Pool
Laundry Service
Linen provided
No towels provided (En-suites rooms only)
Mosquito Nets Provided (Bring extra repellant as in season it can get really bad)
Fans in Rooms
Lounge Area
Nightly Boma Fire
Child friendly
Bush Cafe with an awsome menu
Safety boxes
Self catering kitchen
Bag Locker
WIFI

PLEASE CONTACT US FOR A AIRPORT PICK UP AT AN AFFORDABLE RATE
Travel Tip !!
When preparing to travel, lay out all your clothes and all your money.
Then take half the clothes and twice the money.

House Rules

Check In

12:00 - 22:00

Check Out

until 10:00

  • Taxes Included
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Facilities

  • Free Parking
  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Adaptors
  • Children's Play Area
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
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Reviews

8.8Fabulous(558)
  • Value for Money
    8.7
  • Security
    9.3
  • Atmosphere
    8.9
  • Cleanliness
    9.3
  • Staff
    9.3
  • Location
    8.2
  • Facilities
    8.0
Summary of traveller reviews

Victoria Falls Backpackers offers a relaxed atmosphere with friendly and helpful staff. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, well-equipped kitchen, and pleasant pool area. While it's a bit of a walk to town, it provides a quiet escape. Some recent guests noted a lack of soap in bathrooms and no drinking water available.

Stayed in Jul 2026
9.4
C
Christine
Female, 41+, England
Very nice garden setting , a bit too far from town for me. Staff very nice and helpful Shower not very hot. Kitchen ok lots of cups and plates but not enough pots and pans. OK for a small group.
Stayed in Jul 2026
10
A
Ava
Female, 18-24, USA
This location is a little farther from town but they can book taxis for you and they’re pretty cheap. It also makes it very peaceful and quiet which is super nice. Theres a small restaurant on site for meals and all the activities can be booked through the front desk. We stayed in the private non shared room and it was cute. Mosquito nets included in the room
Stayed in Jul 2026
9.1
L
Luna
Female, 25-30, Germany
Nice hostel with friendly staff, walk into town is roughly 20min, to the supermarket 15min. I liked the breakfast and the option to book activities.
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Location

P.O.Box 151, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, 357 Gibson Road, Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe
1.9km from city centre