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Jollyboys Backpackers, Livingstone
34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone, ZambiaShow on map
- Taxes included · no booking fees
- Check-in from 2:00 PM
About this property
Pamper yourself with onsite massages or enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool. Additional amenities at this hostel include complimentary wireless internet access, gift shops/newsstands, and a television in a common area. Guests can catch a ride to nearby destinations on the area shuttle (surcharge).
Make yourself at home in one of the 30 guestrooms. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Conveniences include safes and sofa beds, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A shuttle from the airport to the hotel is complimentary (available 24 hours).
A stay at Jollyboys Backpackers places you in the heart of Livingstone, steps from Livingstone Museum and a 3-minute drive from Railway Museum. This hostel is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and 6 mi (9.6 km) from Victoria Falls Field Museum.
Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer. Livingstone Museum - 0.2 km / 0.1 mi Mukuni Park Curio Market - 0.8 km / 0.5 mi Railway Museum - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 4.1 km / 2.5 mi Maramba Cultural Museum - 4.1 km / 2.6 mi Livingstone Reptile Park - 4.4 km / 2.7 mi Zambezi River - 6.1 km / 3.8 mi Victoria Falls Field Museum - 9.6 km / 6 mi Victoria Falls Bridge - 10.7 km / 6.6 mi Devil's Pool - 11 km / 6.8 mi David Livingstone Statue - 12.5 km / 7.8 mi Victoria Falls - 12.6 km / 7.8 mi Victoria Falls National Park - 17.8 km / 11 mi Zambezi National Park - 19.1 km / 11.8 mi The nearest airports are:Livingstone (LVI) - 5.9 km / 3.7 mi Victoria Falls (VFA) - 33.6 km / 20.9 mi The preferred airport for Jollyboys Backpackers is Livingstone (LVI).
Near Livingstone Museum
English
Visa, Debit cards not accepted, Cash not accepted, Mastercard
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Jollyboys Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to noon for a fee.
Most popular facilities
Wifi
Parking
Breakfast
Pool
Area Shuttle
Front Desk
Laundry Facilities
Restaurant
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Facilities of Jollyboys Backpackers, Livingstone
39 amenitiesHighlights
Wifi
Parking
Breakfast
Pool
Area Shuttle
Front Desk
Laundry Facilities
Restaurant
Internet1
- Wifi
Parking1
- Parking
Food & drink4
- Breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack Bar
- Bar/Lounges
Wellness2
- Spa
- Pool
Services5
- Area Shuttle
- Elevator
- Accessible Airport Shuttle
- Front Desk
- Laundry Facilities
Accessibility1
- Wheelchair Accessible
Safety & security1
- Safe Deposit Box
General5
- Game Viewing
- Bicycle Rental
- Terrace
- Fishing
- Segway Rental/Tour
House rules
Check-in
From 2:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Minimum age to check in: 18
Check-out
From 10:00 AM
Cancellation / prepayment
Cancellation charges depend on the room rate you select. See the penalty timeline under each room option above.
Fees & extras
Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 5 to 8 per person The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
Know before you go
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hostel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. Children 9 years old and younger are not permitted at this property. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.
Special instructions
This property offers transfers from the airport. Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 8 PM. To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 48 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. If you are planning to arrive after 8 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policyGovernment-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental chargesSpecial requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteedThis property accepts credit cards; cash is not acceptedCashless transactions are availableLong-term renters welcomeSafety features at this property include a fire extinguisher.
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1 night · 2 adults · 1 room