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Victoria Falls Backpackers

357 Gibson Rd | P.O. Box 151, Victoria Falls 263, Zimbabwe
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Brisbane, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 26, 2013

We stayed at Vic Falls Backpackers for 4 nights and loved every minute. Ian, the manager, was extremely helpful, giving us advice and booking our numerous activities while we were still planning our trip (months before we arrived). Everything was very well organised once we arrived. We booked a double room, which was of a usual backpacking standard and the... More

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Sydney, Australia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 15, 2013

Greated by Ian, this backpackers up the hill from vic falls, is clean and comfortable and the falls can be heard in the distance . Staff are happy to book tours and make suggestions and private suite with ensuite are good option for a bit of privacy , however the gunieafowl room could have done with a shower curtains. Share... More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 14, 2013

Stayed there for two nights and we felt really welcomed. The owners were super nice and really helpful. The rooms were good value, clean and had mosquito nets. The pool is beautiful and the garden in general really nice, so you can easily spend a couple of hours reading or relaxing. It is not noisy at night (unlike other hostels... More

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Catania, Italy
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed April 2, 2013

In the evening is nice to stay there feeling in a friendly place.It's easy to find friends,talking with people from all over the world and having a very good pizza (I don't understand why they serve them all with garlic..tell them in advance if you don't like).

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Cape Town Central, South Africa
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed December 22, 2012

If you're after affordable accommodation in Vic Falls (and fancy a decent nights sleep) Vic Falls Backpackers is a good bet. The rooms are an adequate size, there's a swimming pool, pool table and kitchen area. It's a bit further out of town than the other backpackers but it's only a 15 minute walk so nothing too strenuous. If you're... More

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Liberec, Czech Republic
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed December 20, 2012 via mobile

One of the cheapest places to stay at Vic Falls but it's cheap in more ways than one. Positives: Quiet, secluded, cheap. Negatives: Rooms are open to the outside. The little mosquito nets hanging from the ceilings above the beds will not stop the critters from constantly buzzing around you and biting you in bed if your hand is up... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed October 4, 2012 via mobile

We stayed here for 3 nights and were really pleased about what we recieved for the price! It seems to be a little quieter than the other hostels at Vic falls but thats what I liked about it - we had beers by the boma at night or played pool and it wasnt really rowdy. Its about a 15 minute... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed September 24, 2012

We chose Victoria Falls backpackers hesitantly, usually when we travel we stay in nothing less than a 3 star hotel, but seeing how hotels are so expensive in Victoria falls we decided to try the backpacker experience. We didnt know what to expect but were surprisely pleased with our stay. We stayed for 3 nights and though it is nothing... More

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1 of 5 stars Reviewed August 21, 2012

This is my second worst stay ever spread across 50+ countries. My number one worst stay was a humped out bed in a Beirut brothel. Vic Falls backpackers was a very close second. The rooms were stinky, moldy, wet and just plain rotten. The bed was ok, the fan was ok and the provided linens were ok. The stench and... More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 31, 2012

The only reason for the 4 star rating is that the place is a bit outdated and the breakfast left something to be desired. But it's hard to complain when you realize that for everyone else around you, this is the reality of Zimbabwe. We had our choice of an open-air room or a closed room in proximity to the... More

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Victoria Falls Backpackers Hotel
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Address: 357 Gibson Rd | P.O. Box 151, Victoria Falls 263, Zimbabwe
Region: Zimbabwe > Matabeleland North Province > Victoria Falls
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free Parking Kids Activities Pets Allowed Restaurant Shuttle Bus service Suites Swimming Pool Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
Ranked #12 of 19 Specialty lodging in Victoria Falls
Price Range: $
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Welcome to Victoria Falls. Double rooms, en-suite, dorms and camping available, we are a short walk from town. Facilities include:- Car Parking Available- Laundry Service- Linen provided- No towels provided- Mossie Nets- Adventure centre - Best advise and activity packages !!- Platform with view of the Mosi-Oa-Tunya (Smoke that thunders)- Beautiful Garden- Swimming Pool- Video / Lounge Area- Nightly Boma Fire- Trampoline- Swings- Home cooked meals- Safety boxes- Self catering kitchen- Internet cafeCapture the exotic flair of Zimbabwean culture and indigenous art with affordable comfort and friendly service. Our eye catching accommodation is scattered across our luscious garden of which our swimming pool and fire place forms the center piece providing a delightful setting for interacting with other travelers or to simply relax. Let management arrange your adventure activities for you, from bungee jumping to riding on an elephant. ... more   less 
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