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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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Outdoor pool
Poolside bar
Property grounds
Deluxe Suite | Bathroom
Deluxe Suite

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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214-217 Area Mosi-Oa-Tunya Road, Livingstone, 60095
  • Place, Livingstone Museum
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Railway Museum
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Mukuni Park Curio Market
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Livingstone (LVI)
    ‪9 min drive‬

Room options

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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, Men only (6 Person)

Highlights

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

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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Highlights

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

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Deluxe Suite

Deluxe Suite

Highlights

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

About the area

Livingstone

At Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel you'll be within just a 15-minute stroll of Livingstone Museum and Railway Museum. Highlights at this hostel include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .The restaurant, Cafe Zambezi, serves local and international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. At the hostel's own lounge bar or poolside bar, you can enjoy a drink. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, laundry facilities and a microwave in a common area. Cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .In the area of this Livingstone hostel, you'll find Victoria Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Livingstone Museum - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Railway Museum - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Devil's Pool - 11 min drive - 12.6 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 8 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Shungu Pool Terrace - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel

Hostel in Livingstone with outdoor pool and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at one of the bars, which include a poolside bar and a bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. An outdoor pool, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel. Free self parking is available.
  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Bar by the pool
  • Dining venue
Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations, with free toiletries. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
  • Limited on-site self parking

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

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Garden

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Towels provided

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 staffed during limited hours
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard.

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

What is the cancellation policy at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

Yep, Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel has a free self car park.

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

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying with a coldie from the bar.

Does Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel serve breakfast?

Yep, cooked-to-order breakfast is available daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Café Zambezi House of Africa - Hostel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 7 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 7 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

6.8/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Mitch

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, cute cottage with a working bathroom and bug net. Wifi didn't really work, but we're here to unwind, read a book instead
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

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

8/10 Good

Volker

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location in the city centre. Spacious grounds to the rear, which cannot be seen from the street
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025