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Mambo Backpakers

3.0 star property

Photo gallery for Mambo Backpakers

A house with a tiled roof, a front porch with steps, and a garden with grass and trees.
A room with two beds, a small table, and a window with curtains.
A brick counter with a window, a thatched roof, and a view of a garden.
A rectangular swimming pool with a brick border, surrounded by a grassy area and trees.
A room with two wicker chairs, a table with a patterned tablecloth, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

6.6 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar

Explore the area

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66 Courtney Crescent, Victoria Falls
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Zambezi National Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

A bedroom with two beds, a wall painting, and mosquito nets.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

A room with two wooden beds, each with patterned bedding and pillows.

Standard Twin Room, 2 Single Beds, Shared Bathroom, Garden View

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Shared Bathroom

A bed with floral bedding, a teddy bear, and a colorful curtain.

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

A dormitory room with bunk beds, a wooden desk, and a window with curtains.

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Triple Room, Private Bathroom

A small, cozy room with three wooden beds, each with patterned bedding.

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Double Room, Private Bathroom

A bedroom with a bed, a window with curtains, and a wall tapestry of giraffes and trees.

Double Room, Private Bathroom

  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Shared Dormitory (6 Beds)

A single bed with a patterned bedspread, a wooden headboard, and a bamboo wall panel.

Shared Dormitory (6 Beds)

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

A room with two single beds, each with a patterned bedspread and pillows.

Basic Twin Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

About the area

Victoria Falls

At Mambo Backpakers you'll be within a 10-minute walk of Victoria Falls National Park and 2.7 km (1.7 mi) from David Livingstone Statue. Highlights at this guest house include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free self-parking. .For a drink, you can stop by the guest house's own lounge bar. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, a coffee shop/cafe and laundry facilities. There's also the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Near this 3-property class Victoria Falls guest house, you'll find Victoria Falls.
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What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 7 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Victoria Falls - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • David Livingstone Statue - 4 min drive - 3.1 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Zambezi National Park - 6 min drive - 5.4 km

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 50 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Travelers Bar - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Royal Sun Deck - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Leaf - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪Dusty Road Township Experience - ‬5 min drive

About this property

Mambo Backpakers

Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) and an area shuttle are available for a fee. An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Mambo Backpakers. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Victoria Falls guest house is smoke free.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Fridge in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Mambo Backpakers offers 8 air-conditioned accommodations, with a ceiling fan. This Victoria Falls guest house provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and fridges 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

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator on request

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator on request

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 2 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

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

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20.00 per vehicle (return)

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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Mambo Backpakers?

Mambo Backpakers offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at Mambo Backpakers?

Yep, Mambo Backpakers has a free self car park.

Does Mambo Backpakers have a pool?

Mambo Backpakers has an outdoor pool.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Mambo Backpakers?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Mambo Backpakers?

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

What time are check-in & check-out at Mambo Backpakers?

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

Are pets allowed at Mambo Backpakers?

No, pets are not allowed.

Mambo Backpakers Reviews

Reviews

6.6
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. 0 out of 7 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 7 reviews

7.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort
The staff were nice, but it seems like the location is not well versed in travel accommodations. The greeting was lacking and the staff would turn off the pump for water and the geezer randomly. Plus, my friend had a hole in her bed. All in all, a peaceful location but not my favorite backpackers experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Worst experience ever in my life, will never recommend anyone to book or stay there
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

조용한 분위기의 백팩커스

아프리카의 숙소 수준이 다른 대륙에 비해 좋지 않다는 것을 감안했을때 합리적인 가격대의 시설이다. 다른 나라에 있는 숙소였다면 시설이 떨어진다고 했을 것이다. 시설에 대해서는 큰 기대는 하지 않는 것이 좋다. 분위기는 넓직하며 평화롭고 조용하며 전통적인 분위기가 난다. 직원이 친절하고 도움을 주려고 하나 24시간 상주는 당연히 하지 않으며 밤9시만 넘어도 리셉션에 사람이 없다... 아침의 경우도 전날 요청을 실수로 하지 않으면 아침 7시에도 사람이 없다. 전문적인 경영이 이루어질 필요가 있다고 본다. 그래도 아프리카임을 감안할때 가격대비 나쁘지는 않다.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frauke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great place in Vic Falls

Mambo and his family made our stay very pleasant and are great people. I felt safe at all times and enjoyed the central location in Vic Falls as well as the beautiful patio and garden! Thanks for a great stay!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Alexis

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018