Victoria Falls Backpackers Lodge

Good value for money, friendly staff and good location. There is a shared kitchen, which is good as it meant we could start the day with some breakfast. The driver (sadly I forgot his name) was really sweet and very professional. Loved the water initiative being done in Vic Falls to reduce plastic use and waste. You pay $5 for 30 water refills, which you can access in town and in most restaurants and cafes. We bought the token at the lodge. The experience in Victoria Falls was magnificent, to experience the falls and see wildlife as you casually walk into town or while you have coffee in a cafe. We also booked a safari to Botswana through the lodge. if you require a visa into Zimbabwe and want to do a day trip to Zambia or Botswana from Victoria Falls, best to apply for a KAZA visa. It will save you money. It’s a multi entry one month visa allowing you entrance to Zambia and Botswana and back into Zimbabwe.

The lodge is charming in appearance and well laid-out. Each bed has its own mosquito net (very necessary!) and there is a pool, as well as availability of various spa treatments, The wi-fi cab be patchy, but is generally reliable and the kitchen is well-equipped. A good breakfast is available, although availability of other meals is dependent on numbers booking - if food is not available, the lodge can arrange food deliveries.

This is such a calm place. The pool is refreshing. The kitchen is well stocked. There’s so many places here that you can just relax. A great place to mingle with other travelers which makes this place an overall 10. I totally agree with the idea of buying one water bottle for $10 and being able to refill., It also makes it economical. The staff here is so willing to help organize your taxis and your excursions.

Cabin we stayed in was comfortable and quaint. Gardens are lovely - its a little oasis. Shared kitchen is OK - enough pans plates cups etc... Hosts are helpful and its a fairly friendly place. Walkable to the falls but its a bit of a slog in the heat in peak season. Great to walk to the local coffee caravan and 20 mins to a supermarket. Loved our stay. Would stay there again.