Must-see hotels in Livingstone

  • Jollyboys Backpackers

    Livingstone

    The clued-in owner here knows exactly what backpackers want, making Jollyboys popular for good reason. From its friendly staff, social bar and restaurant…

  • Stanley Safari Lodge

    Livingstone

    Intimate and indulgent, Stanley is a 10km drive from the falls in a peaceful spot surrounded by mopane (woodland). Rooms scattered among the landscaped…

  • Rose Rabbit Zambezi River Bushcamp

    Livingstone

    This riverside beach camp is one for independent travellers looking for a different scene. Right on rapid 21 of the Lower Zambezi, it will suit not only…

  • Victoria Falls Waterfront

    Livingstone

    Sharing space with the luxury resorts along the banks of the Zambezi, this is the only waterfront lodge that caters to budget travellers. For this reason…

  • Victoria Falls Backpackers

    Livingstone

    Resembling the Big Brother household, this place can be a bit ‘party central’, particularly when the Gen Y volunteer brigade is on holiday. You’ll find…

  • Fawlty Towers

    Livingstone

    As well as some of the nicest and most spacious dorms we’ve seen, things have been spruced up here into a guesthouse full of upmarket touches – no longer…

  • ZigZag

    Livingstone

    Don’t be deceived by the motel-meets-caravan-park exterior: the rooms here are more boutique B&B with loving touches throughout. Rooms are spotless, and…

  • Olga's Guesthouse

    Livingstone

    With a good location in the centre of town, Olga's offers clean, spacious rooms with cool tiled floors, teak furniture and slick bathrooms just a few feet…

  • Tongabezi Lodge

    Livingstone

    Here you’ll find sumptuous spacious cottages and open-faced ‘treehouses’ and private dining decks. The houses are good for families and have private…

  • Jungle Junction

    Livingstone

    Hippos, hammocks and harmony. On a lush island with sandy beaches in the middle of the Zambezi River, around 50km from Livingstone, Jungle Junction…

  • AVANI

    Livingstone

    Only a 10-minute walk from the falls, this sprawling resort provides a great base for exploring the area. The kasbah-inspired rooms are vibrant while…

  • Jollyboys Camp

    Livingstone

    The sister lodge to the popular Jollyboys Backpackers, this camp offers a more chilled out alternative for those not wanting a boisterous hostel…

  • Likute Guesthouse

    Livingstone

    Off the main road down a relaxed street is this laid-back guesthouse that will suit those on a budget seeking a well-priced private room. Rooms are…

  • David Livingstone Safari Lodge

    Livingstone

    A waterfront luxury hotel, with all rooms having river views, Rhodesian teak furniture, four-poster beds and stand-alone bathtubs looking out to the water…