Hostels in Southern, Zambia

Jollyboys Backpackers (📍) Location: Excellent location in the town center, 650 meters (8-minute walk) to the bus station (minibuses to the waterfall cost 15 quarta per person; shared rides are available to Kazungura and Kasane; there is also a daily bus to Kazungura at 12:30 PM). (🛀) Facilities: No toiletries, no slippers, shared toilet, no kettle, no bottled water. Rooms are small, a single room is just right for one person, fairly clean and tidy, with a fan and mosquito net. Showers are available in the shared bathroom. (👱♀️) Service: The front desk staff are warm and attentive. (🍽) Dining: Breakfast is not included; à la carte meals cost 80-180 quarta (30-60 RMB), and the food is decent. Lunch and dinner can also be ordered separately; credit cards are accepted. (💰) Price: 280 per night (excluding breakfast) from January 4th to 5th, 2026 (🎊) Value for Money: Fairly good value (🇨🇳) Review: 📶Wi-Fi is only available at the front desk or in rooms near the front desk. There is no Wi-Fi in the rooms. There are power outlets and bedside lamps, which are very convenient. The guesthouse provides a free shuttle bus to the waterfall daily at 10:00 AM. Free lunch is provided every Thursday evening.

I used it on a backpack solo trip. When I used it, there were probably no people traveling alone and the room was available by myself. I think the staff is gentle and polite and standard cleanliness as a dormitory. The details are as follows. Wi-Fi was only available around the reception and was not available in the room. The shower has hot water. I visited in April but it was a bit disappointing because there were a lot of mosquitoes in the shower room. I was a little scared that there was a big spider at the pillow when I woke up the next morning, but it's African. There is no air conditioner in the room, and the fans on each bed do not work, so I think it's hot in summer. It was also convenient because there was a tap with drinking water. The location is perfect and luggage will be kept in a room with a key. The staff here was very kind and nice to buy, but I was disappointed with other guests. This is not included in the evaluation as it has nothing to do with this hostel. It's just a warning to guests. During my stay, I was greeted by a 40-year-old traveler from Namibia. Then, after receiving sexual harassment that I didn't want to write here before I had a lot of conversation, I continued to be sexually invited. No matter how many times I refuse or ignore it. There was only Wi-Fi in the reception, but I had to pull it up to the room with a minimum use. I was afraid what to do if the person was followed to the room at night or ambushed in the shower room. I thought about consulting with the staff, but I was afraid that I would be reversed by the attention of the staff, so I couldn't say it after all. Due to the nature of the dormitory, I always have the possibility of meeting such a person, but it was really disgusting. Please note that he often said he used this place.

Great hotel! It's more than a backpackers hostel! Great management a wonderful helpful staff Joy and Miriam and Mathew did a great job! Lovely rooms with AC. Good bathrooms. Wonderful quiet garden with pool. Well stocked bar. Safe parking. Self storage kitchen with cooking equipment. Great outdoor Fire pit and BBQ facility. Good breakfast. A small mall opposite with very well stocked supermarket and banks and currency exchange. Wish I could've stayed longer!