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34 Kanyanta Road | PO Box 61088, Livingstone 20100, Zambia
34 Kanyanta Road | PO Box 61088, Livingstone 20100, Zambia
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Prices above are provided by partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and do not include all taxes and fees. Please see our partners for full details.
Prices above are provided by partners for one room, with variable occupancy rules as provided by the property, and do not include all taxes and fees. Please see our partners for full details.
Zambia's original backpacker! Jollyboys is the quintessential backpackers lodge and has been catering to budget travelers since 1995. Our friendly and helpful staff are well versed in up-to-the-minute travel information and regulations throughout Southern Africa. Jollyboys have recently established 'Responsible Tourism' initiatives such as worm farms for food waste, solar power, reduced water use and waste by up-cycling as well as supporting local social enterprise organizations. The Jollyboys restaurant has FREE WiFi, provides meals of exceptional value or try your hand at cooking in the self catering kitchen. We offer FREE daily shuttles to the Victoria Falls and FREE pick ups from Livingstone Airport. Whether you are a long term traveler, on a short weekend break, on honeymoon or traveling with a group volunteering, Jollyboys has something to offer everyone. We look forward to welcoming you to Jollyboys Backpackers and Camp and being part of your Livingstone adventure!
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Overall we had a very good stay. A bit pricey if you take private room with a bathroom. And internet is very bad as you have to be in the bar. You can't reach it in the room. Atmosphere is exceptional.More
Thank 737draganac
Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 3 days ago
Many thanks for your review ... glad to hear you enjoyed your stay!
The WiFi is intentionally only available in the social areas; the bar, restaurant and pool. Reason being is that if it reached the rooms .... we would never see anyone, and the...More
I stayed at Jollyboys for two nights at the very end of my trip in Zambia, the place is great, my only regret is that I didn't have more time. I have no doubt that I will visit Zambia and stay here again. The hostel...More
Stayed here for one night and enjoyed it well. Cozy area and good and reasonably priced food. Nice pool. a bit too bad that the wifi does not work in the room but just at the pool and the bar. This means that you only...More
Thank fnillan
Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 5 October 2018
Many thanks for your review Emelie ... very happy to read how you enjoyed your stay, especially the food as ingredients are VERY expensive in Zambia.
The reason we do not have WiFi in the rooms is that nobody would leave their rooms and socialize!...More
Mini paradise in the middle of Livingstone! I cannot say enough about how amazing the staff members were - they were always going out of their way to help me and others book activities, recommend things to do in town, and even took me to...More
Thank Victoria W
Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 25 September 2018
Many thanks for your review Victoria, we are really pleased to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us.
We are very lucky, we have a great team, without them Jollyboys just wouldn't be Jollyboys!
We wish you all the best for your future...More
Really wanted to stay in town this time and soak up what's on offer. Had a great time here, nice food, clean ablutions and plenty of drink on offer. Good fun and easy place to stay in the heart of Livingstone.More
Thank Bilbo_Baggins64
Response from MichZIMZAM, General Manager at Jollyboys International BackpackersResponded 17 September 2018
Hey Bilbo_Baggins - what a great review! We are very happy to hear you had a great time in Livingstone and especially whilst staying with us at Jollyboys! Hopefully your next visit with us will be a 5* experience!
We wish you all the best...More
