Mambo Backpakers

3.0 star property
Comfortable guesthouse, walk to Victoria Falls National Park

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Property grounds
Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi
Double Room, Private Bathroom | Bathroom | Shower, towels
Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Free WiFi
Double Room, Private Bathroom | Free WiFi
Reviews
6.6

Popular amenities

  • Pool
    PoolPool
  • Parking included
    Parking includedParking included
  • Air conditioning
    Air conditioningAir conditioning
  • Housekeeping
    HousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Restaurant
    RestaurantRestaurant
  • Bar
    BarBar

Explore the area

Map
66 Courtney Crescent, Victoria Falls
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls National Park8 min walk
  • Popular LocationDevil's Pool4 min drive
  • Popular LocationVictoria Falls Field Museum6 min drive
  • AirportVictoria Falls (VFA)20 min drive

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Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Shared Dormitory (4 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Triple Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

Shared Dormitory (6 Beds)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds

Double Room, Private Bathroom

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Basic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Ceiling fan
Daily housekeeping
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Victoria Falls

Mambo Backpakers is located in Victoria Falls. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Victoria Falls National Park and Victoria Falls.

What's nearby

  • Victoria Falls National Park - 8 min walk
  • Devil's Pool - 4 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 6 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 8 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬19 min walk
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ocean Basket Livingstone - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Mambo Backpakers

Property highlights
A terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and a garden are just a few of the amenities provided at Mambo Backpakers. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An outdoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • A roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), tour/ticket assistance, and a 24-hour front desk
  • An elevator, smoke-free premises, and barbecue grills
Room features
All guestrooms at Mambo Backpakers include comforts such as air conditioning, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Shared bathrooms with showers
  • Ceiling fans and daily housekeeping

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request
  • Area shuttle (surcharge)

Food and drink

  • 1 restaurant and 1 coffee shop/cafe
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Refrigerator (on request)

Conveniences

  • Elevator

Guest services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning service
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • 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.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • Shared microwave
  • Shared refrigerator
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator (on request)

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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

Property is also known as

Mambo Backpakers Guesthouse Victoria Falls
Mambo Backpakers Guesthouse
Mambo Backpakers Victoria Falls
Mambo Backpakers Guesthouse
Mambo Backpakers Victoria Falls
Mambo Backpakers Guesthouse Victoria Falls

Frequently asked questions

Does Mambo Backpakers have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

Is Mambo Backpakers pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Mambo Backpakers?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Mambo Backpakers?

Check-in begins at 2 PM.

What time is check-out at Mambo Backpakers?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Does Mambo Backpakers provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20.00 per vehicle applies.

Where is Mambo Backpakers located?

Situated in Victoria Falls, this guesthouse is within 2 mi (3 km) of Victoria Falls National Park, Zambezi River, and Victoria Falls. Devil's Pool and Victoria Falls Bridge are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

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

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lana

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

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

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

8/10 Good

Alexis

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