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Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe

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A dining area with a table set for two, a thatched roof, and a mural on the wall.
A building with three wooden doors and windows, a thatched roof, and a concrete ground.
A dining area with a long table set for a meal, a candle in the center, and a thatched roof.
A gate with a mural of a waterfall and a sign that reads "SIMONGA".
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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Laundry room
The current price is NZ$58
includes taxes & fees
2 Oct - 3 Oct

Explore the area

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simoonga primary and secondary school, simoonga Thandizani trust school, Livingstone, Southern Province, 10101
  • Place, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, Livingstone Museum
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Place, Mukuni Park Curio Market
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Livingstone (LVI)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A bedroom with a bed, pillows, and a wooden door.

Double Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A neatly made bed with a white bedspread and pillows in a room with a window and a wooden door.

Triple Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

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A wooden wardrobe with a hanging space and two shelves.

Shared Dormitory (2 Bunk Beds)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

About the area

Livingstone

At Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe, you'll be 1.5 km (0.9 mi) from Zambezi River and 6.3 km (3.9 mi) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Highlights at this hostel include free breakfast (local cuisine), a restaurant and free self-parking. .This hostel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and dry cleaning/laundry services. Other amenities include a front desk safe and a television in a common area. Each morning free breakfast is served. .In proximity to this Livingstone hostel you'll find Victoria Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 7 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Railway Museum - 21 min drive - 21.4 km
  • Livingstone Museum - 21 min drive - 24.0 km
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 22 min drive - 24.4 km
  • Maramba Cultural Museum - 24 min drive - 22.9 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Elephant Cafe - ‬12 min drive

About this property

Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe

There's a restaurant on site. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi. Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe also features dry cleaning/laundry services, a front desk safe, and a television in common area. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Livingstone hostel.

  • 3 guestrooms or units
  • Local cuisine
  • Breakfast available (free)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Television in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Dining venue
Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe offers 3 accommodations with air conditioning. This Livingstone hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free local cuisine breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A restaurant
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily) (for a fee)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Restaurant dining guides

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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 midnight 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

Staffed front desk

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a 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 cash
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit 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 cash.

Property is also known as

Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe Livingstone

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe?

Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe?

As of 1 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe on 2 Oct 2026 start from NZ$58, 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 parking available at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe?

Yep, Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe has a free self car park.

Does Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe serve breakfast?

Yep, complimentary local cuisine breakfast is served daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe?

No, Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe's onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe?

Check-in begins at 2:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Simoonga Village Backpackers and Cafe Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1 out of 1 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 1 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 1 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The manager was very welcoming. The place was clean, quite n a good vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2020