Jollyboys Backpackers & Camp

Jollyboys Backpackers & Camp is a backpackers hostel and campsite at 34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone, Zambia. According to its website, it "was the first hostel in Zambia" and has catered to budget travellers since 1996; it is still owner run and managed, and Jollyboys Backpackers & Camp is the trading name of Ivec Holdings Ltd. The hostel's website lists air-conditioned dorms, a twin en-suite room and a basic twin thatched chalet, as well as camping. Guests have a bar and restaurant, a guest kitchen, a TV corner with movie nights, a swimming pool and free Wi-Fi, all within a gated compound. Its Travel and Activities Desk arranges safaris, combination packages and activities including bungee jumping, rafting, microlight, the gorge swing and abseiling, and group bookings are taken. Reservations are taken on +260 213 324 229 and +260 978 571 100 (also WhatsApp), and at res@backpackzambia.com; general enquiries go to enquiries@backpackzambia.com. The postal address is P.O. Box 61088, Livingstone. Room rates and check-in times are not published on the pages consulted.

34 Kanyanta Road, Livingstone, Zambia
Livingstone

• Dorms, twin rooms and chalet
• Camping
• Bar and restaurant
• Swimming pool
• Guest kitchen
• Travel and activities desk