Jollyboys Backpackers

Livingstone · Zambia

Jollyboys Backpackers

HostelPunk Score
76% NOT TOO BAD
Medium confidence 144 reviews
Best in Livingstone Best in Zambia

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Drip perks

🚲 Bicycle Hire

Facilities

🏊 Swimming Pool 🍳 Kitchen 👕 Laundry 💻 Coworking Space 🅿️ Parking 🔥 BBQ 🅿️ Free Parking 🌅 Outdoor Terrace 🌿 Garden 🌆 Rooftop 🍺 Bar ☕ Cafe 🍳 Breakfast ♿ Wheelchair Friendly ♿ Ramps ♿ Wheelchair-Accessible Bathrooms
Other facilities (40)
Bicycle Parking Adaptors Airport Transfers Luggage Storage 24 Hour Reception Housekeeping Reception (Limited Hours) Internet Access Book Exchange Board Games Cable TV Wi-Fi Table Tennis Restaurant Filtered Water Dispenser Recycling Bins Towels For Hire Hair Dryers For Hire Linen Included Air Conditioning Towels Included Cots Available Reading Light Hair Dryers Charging Plugs Security Lockers 24 Hour Security Safe Deposit Box CCTV in Common Areas First Aid Kits Hot Showers Massage Common Room Lounge Room Social Balcony Free City Maps Free WiFi Free Airport Transfer Free Security Lockers Free Luggage Storage

Prices

Dorms $18 / night
Privates $45 / night

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Recent reviews

Venezuela FEMALE 31-40 Apr 19, 2026 Atm 100%

Muy bueno todo y te ayudan a hacer los tour

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Canada FEMALE 25-30 Apr 2, 2026 Atm 100%

Super fun social hostel with lots of events and activities going on. The location is great to see Victoria Falls and even travel into nearby countries (Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia). While I didn't book a safari directly with the hostel, others did and had good experiences. The free airport pickup and shuttle to the falls made things very convenient.

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England FEMALE Mar 30, 2026 Atm 100%

Great place to stay , and cater for yourself for a few days. Kitchen is oldish but is clean, well organised and has everything you need. Rooms were wonderful and we upgraded to en-suite with air on. Amazing, hotel style!

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England MALE 31-40 Mar 25, 2026 Atm 80%

Positive - a great hostel witha wonderful social atmosphere, bar and pool. Staff are very nice and helpful too. I stayed twice as long as expected! Negative - the bar closes too early, it should not be closing at 10pm on a Friday. WiFi does not reach the dorm rooms. No mosquito nets in the dorm I was in. All in all, fantastic, but some little issues that can couldbe very easily fixed. Recommended.

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England MALE Feb 21, 2026 Atm 100%

Absolutely wonderful, straight 10’s. Nothing to complain at, at all. Everything was awesome.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Feb 13, 2026 Atm 80%

Schönes Hostel mit gemütlicher Atmosphäre. Unser Zimmer und die Waschräume waren sauber. Das Essen sehr lecker und man hat die Möglichkeit selbst was zu kochen. Das wlan hat leider nicht zuverlässig überall funktioniert und ein paar mehr liegen am Pool wären schön gewesen. Würden jederzeit wieder hier übernachten.

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Kenya FEMALE 25-30 Feb 9, 2026 Atm 80%

Loved my stay at jollyboys. It’s very lively and fun. The atmosphere is great, bathrooms are clean and it’s close to the center. Very friendly staff

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South Africa FEMALE 31-40 Jan 16, 2026 Atm 100%

The people are friendly , facilities are clean and the things to do accessible thanks to the staff on the suggestions. I met a lot of good people and will definitely come back in future.

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South Africa MALE Jan 14, 2026 Atm 100%

The biggest con is lack of Wifi in the rooms (E-sims are non-usable in Livingstone & internet roaming is expensive). There is wifi in the common areas. Another con is their "free shuttle" to the waterfall was totally disorganized and took me somewhere entirely different, after being very late. So I had to pay 200 kwachas to get to the falls myself ( +200k back). Positives: Clean borehole water. Upmarket looks. Awesome aircon & mosquito-free room. Guest kitchen. Central location. good security.

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England MALE Dec 23, 2025 Atm 100%

We're father and son travelling . Jollyboys was The perfect place for us to stay . The accommodation was perfect for us. The organised tours last minute. The food was of a good quality. But the main thing is that they organise trips into Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe. If you want go further a field it's a fantastic base to go and come back too. Bravo jollyboys .

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Germany FEMALE 18-24 Nov 22, 2025 Atm 80%

Wir hatte einen sehr angenehmen Aufenthalt in diesem Hostel! Das Essen war wirklich lecker, auch wenn die Wartezeit leider ziemlich lang war. Dafür waren alle Mitarbeitenden unglaublich hilfsbereit und freundlich. Besonders positiv fanden wir den Pool und das große Angebot an Aktivitäten, alles war super organisiert und gut durchdacht. Ein weiteres Highlight: die zutrauliche Katze, die immer mal wieder vorbeischaute. Alles in allem ein tolles Hostel, das wir empfehlen können.

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England FEMALE Nov 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Great stay. I had a private room with bathroom which was lovely but the shared bathrooms were perfectly clean and fine. Lovely pool. Food is good, fairly priced (cash only)

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France MALE Nov 8, 2025 Atm 80%

Auberge très bien située, près du centre et de la rue principale qui va vers les chutes Victoria et le Zimbabwe. Chambres doubles tout confort, climatisation, prises électriques européennes. wifi de bonne qualité. Repas sur place possibles. Je recommande.

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USA MIXEDGROUP 25-30 Oct 28, 2025 Atm 100%

It’s says jolly boys is the best hostel in Zambia and now I know why! Great food, amazing staff and a great atmosphere. Wouldn’t want to stay anywhere else!

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England FEMALE 25-30 Oct 11, 2025 Atm 80%

Hostel was good other than only taking cash for any food and drink but they charged me twice for the room, and are now ignoring my emails and not refunding the money to me

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Canada FEMALE Sep 18, 2025 Atm 100%

Jollyboys is fantastic!! Everyone on staff is friendly and helpful. The place is kept spotlessly clean. Jollyboys is in an excellent location and the price is excellent. I would go back in a heartbeat.

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Germany FEMALE 25-30 Sep 4, 2025 Atm 100%

nice hideout to meet other people and enjoy some playful days with great oppertunities to travel

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Germany MALE 25-30 Sep 2, 2025 Atm 100%

One of the best hostels I stayed at worldwide. It is such a relaxing place. Very strong wifi, enough for videocalls even. Comfortable beds and clean. Good restaurant and evening entertainment. Wholeheartedly recommended!

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USA MALE Aug 16, 2025 Atm 100%

This is my go to place when visiting Livingstone. I've stayed at many hostel around Africa and the world. Jollyboys is by far the best! The only downside is that it can get a little noisy at night. So, for early to bed, early to ride travelers, like me, the evening noise can be a little much. But not enough to keep me from coming back each year.

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Switzerland FEMALE 31-40 Jul 11, 2025 Atm 100%

Ich fühlte mich sehr wohl und liebe wie Jollyboys ausgestattet ist unter anderem den Pool die vielen Möglichkeiten zum Relaxen. Es war sehr sauber und das Personal freundlich. Würde auf jeden Fall wieder dort übernachten.

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