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Jollyboys International Backpackers


34 Kanyanta Road | PO Box 61088, Livingstone, Zambia
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4 of 5 stars
London
5 Dec 2009 | Trip type: Couples

The hostel is really well organised and well set out. The rooms were excellent and the staff were brilliant. Really friendly and the owner (i think) was on hand to give great advice for excursions and general information about Livingstone. The pool was really nice and the chill out area is a good idea. Wifi available which was decent and... more

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4 of 5 stars
London
16 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Solo travel

Stayed in a 4 bed dorm which was clean. There are no locks for the door so be careful what you leave in your room (take a padlock for their boxes). Shower wasn't great and they looked a little grotty. Toilets fine. Great free tour with a guide on Weds of the town, it ended up being just me and... more

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5 of 5 stars
Belfast
14 Nov 2009 | Trip type: Business

I stayed in Jollyboys Backpackers for 3 months from January - April 2008 as I was teaching in a nearby school. The location of the hostel was perfect for access to livingstone, The staff were extremely friendly and helpful and we got to know them very well during our extended stay. They were always able to give advice and good... more

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3 of 5 stars
Malmo, Sweden
22 Sep 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We stayed in a double ensuite room with A/C (cost US$45/nt for two in Sept '09). Our room was small, dark and dirty (floor was definitely not washed in a long time proably just swept). The bed was a foam mattress that sinks in the middle and very lumpy pillows. We laughed trying to go to bed. The ensuite bathroom... more

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Shumbwa, owner

Hi Thank you for your feedback - we do appreciate it as this enables us to always improve. We only wish that you had mentioned any of these issues during your stay with us as then they could have been immediately rectified. We do pride ourselves on excellent Zambian hospitality and providing well above and beyond the services of your...

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4 of 5 stars
Toronto, Canada
13 Aug 2009

Overall a good value for money. Location is close to the bus stop, price is right, however they do not take credit cards so be prepared to pay in cash. We stayed in a twin room which ended up being a cabin which was very cute. Shared showers were what you'd expect from a backpackers hosted. Food was available from... more

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5 of 5 stars
UK
30 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Jollyboys is just behind the museum, and is very central. It's also very clean and welcoming. We camped for the first 2 nights in their small but well kept campsite and then moved into a chalet, which was basic but comfortable. The bar area and pool are great and although they don't offer much in the way of food, there... more

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5 of 5 stars
Calabasas, California
6 Jul 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

We stayed in the ensuite doubles for five days and loved our time here at Jollyboys! The rooms and kitchen were basic and clean. This is the perfect place for the budget and mid-priced traveler. Jollyboys will help arrange all the activities: bungee jumping, canyon swing, white water rafting, lion walk, Victoria Falls, etc. I would highly recomment the trip... more

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4 of 5 stars
Honiton, United Kingdom
21 Apr 2009 | Trip type: Friends getaway

Comfortable with a good ambience, and plenty of action. Helpful admin that can fix most excursions/trips you might want. Limited cuisine. more

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5 of 5 stars
Fredericton
10 Mar 2009 | Trip type: Couples
1
person found this review helpful

We planned on being here for our honeymoon, though as it turned out our marriage hadnt happened yet but the trip was already booked so we were off to Africa. It was with great luck that we ended up at this place. It includes almost everything necessary to make a journey to Livingstone a pleasant and fun one. We booked... more

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4 of 5 stars
dub
12 Aug 2008 | Trip type: Family
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stayed 3 nights in jollyboys. The place is great for a backpackers etc Nice atmosphere great value and relaxing. Staff friendly and helpful with booking trips. its not the Ritz. but got everything you need plus an interesting selection of people staying there. more

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34 Kanyanta Road | PO Box 61088, Livingstone, Zambia
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