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    Jollyboys International Backpackers

    578 reviews
    #10 of 95 Specialty Lodging in Livingstone
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    34 Kanyanta Road | PO Box 61088, Livingstone 20100, Zambia
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    1 room, 2 adults, 0 children12
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    578 reviews
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    34 Kanyanta Road | PO Box 61088, Livingstone 20100, Zambia See on map
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    3 Star Hotel
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    Reviewed 5 days ago
    Great place -would recommend.

    This is a great hostel - it was the first time we'd stayed in a hostel - we definitely come into the older age bracket and didn't feel out of place at all. Our son booked us a twin room (beds very clean and comfortable)...More

    1  Thank Frankie1934
    Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 4 days ago

    Frankie - thank you so much for your kind words and excellent review! It means a lot to us that you enjoyed your stay with us and in Livingstone. I will be sure to spread the love with the Team. We certainly aim to be...More

    Reviewed 2 weeks ago via mobile
    Nice place but maintenance needed

    Nice and relaxing place (looks good), staff all very friendly , but little lack of maintenance. Mattresses old and saggy, doors make creaking sounds ( specially if people go on early game drive not good) , ensuite washrooms smelling... Food is of course question of...More

    1  Thank thebadelts2018
    Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 1 week ago

    Many thanks for taking the time to write a review, we do appreciate it and take constructive criticism and feedback very seriously. The Owner / Management team have a collective 40+/- years’ experience of backpacking around the world, but always welcome different and fresh view...More

    Reviewed 4 weeks ago via mobile
    Jollyboys is a 1st rate hostel

    I recently stayed at Jollyboys with the intentions of staying for 3 night, I ended up staying for 8. I enjoyed every minute I was there! The staff and owners were amazing, going above and beyond to make my stay comfortable and memorable! I entered...More

    Thank Joe T
    Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 4 weeks ago

    Aaaaah - thanks for your lovely review Joe! This basically sums up how we genuinely want our guests to feel .... we are SO happy you had such a fabulous time, in Livingstone and at Jollyboys. I will share your kind words with the staff,...More

    Reviewed 10 June 2018
    Why look anywhere further?

    Jollyboys is an exceptional hostel. Friendly staff, great location, wonderful opportunity to meet travellers, lovely pool and cool beer - what more could you ask for? If you are flying into Livingstone, Jollyboys arranges a free pickup from the airport, which is nice. We were...More

    1  Thank Gooner3313
    Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 4 weeks ago

    Wow - what a fabulous review ... thank you very much for taking the time to write this, I will be sure to share this with the staff, they will be very happy to hear how you enjoyed your stay with us and in Livingstone....More

    Reviewed 3 June 2018
    Jollyboys - Great Value, Service, and Warm / Welcoming Environment

    We had the pleasure of staying at Jollyboys last weekend while we were visiting Victoria Falls. We stayed in an en suite room that had two twin beds, AC, and a shower that delivered hot water, which I have found to be a novelty throughout...More

    1  Thank rmitrovi
    Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 3 June 2018

    Thanks rmitrovi, for your fabulous review. We are all very happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us and had a wonderful time in Livingstone and at the Backpackers. We hope to host you again in the near future and wish you all the...More

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    US$28 - US$50 (Based on Average Rates for a Standard Room)
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    joolsmap
    18 March 2018|
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    Response from Jonny H | Reviewed this property |
    No the bar shuts at 11-12. It was quiet when I was there
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    21 October 2017|
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    Response from Jambia1998 | Reviewed this property |
    The bar has meals but they don’t come with the stay.
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    Shamiso D
    16 March 2017|
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    Response from Ashley B | Reviewed this property |
    Yep. It is possible.I stayed at The Backpackers camp. They were super great about responding to all of my lodging questions.
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    "All rooms - from dorms to private en-suite - are excellent; clean, comfortable, well-appointed."
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    "the huts were nice"
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    "Family rooms great to share with friends and you have your own bathroom."
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    "I stayed in Bemba which was away from the communal areas so quieter than some of the others"
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