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Natwange Backpackers

2.0 star property

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Terrace/patio
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Children's play area - outdoor
Garden

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
The current price is $50
$42 nightly
$50 total
Total with taxes and fees
Jun 14 - Jun 15

Explore the area

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20 Kariba, Kalundu, Lusaka, 10101
  • Place, Mulungushi Confrence Centre
    โ€ช10 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, EastPark Mall
    โ€ช16 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Place, National Assembly of Zambia
    โ€ช19 min walkโ€ฌ
  • Airport, Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    โ€ช24 min driveโ€ฌ

Room options

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Double Room, Shared Bathroom | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Shared Dormitory, Women only

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Twin Bunk Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Single Budget Room | In-room safe, rollaway beds, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Budget Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 108 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shower, towels

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Shared kitchen

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 150 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Shared kitchen

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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Total with taxes and fees
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About the neighborhood

Lusaka

Located in Lusaka, Natwange Backpackers is in the suburbs, within a 10-minute drive of Lusaka National Museum and Independence Stadium. .This hostel is 4.6 mi (7.3 km) from Freedom Statue and 5 mi (8 km) from Lusaka City Market.
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What's nearby

  • Mulungushi Confrence Centre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Nu Metro Arcades Mall - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Kenneth Kaunda International Conference Centre - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • EastPark Mall - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • National Assembly of Zambia - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • โ€ชUrban Masai - โ€ฌ18 min walk
  • โ€ชThe Fat Chef - โ€ฌ17 min walk
  • โ€ชSangalala - A good time - โ€ฌ15 min walk
  • โ€ชCremosa Ice Cream - โ€ฌ3 min drive
  • โ€ชSimply Asia - โ€ฌ17 min walk

About this property

Natwange Backpackers

Natwange Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with private plunge pools and safes. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

Guests have access to shared bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. This Lusaka hostel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 8 guestrooms, featuring private plunge pools. Prepare your meals in the shared/communal kitchen. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and ceiling fans, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a terrace and a garden. This hostel also features complimentary wireless internet access, babysitting (surcharge), and tour/ticket assistance.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Natwange Backpackers, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-in, express check-out, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available on request), and free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Natwange Backpackers has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Manicures/pedicures

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Shared bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Ceiling fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Express check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 2 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available

Important information

Optional extras

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

Property is also known as

Natwange Backpackers Hostel Lusaka
Natwange Backpackers Hostel
Natwange Backpackers Lusaka
Natwange Backpackers Lusaka
Natwange Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation
Natwange Backpackers Hostel/Backpacker accommodation Lusaka

Natwange Backpackers Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 26 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 49 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 49 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 49 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 49 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I only stayed a night due to a delayed flight. From what I saw, it was nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice clean room, staff were nice. Great location, shopping malls in walkable distance, easy access to downtown. Place consists of several buildings some of which dont have hot water so you may need to go to another building if seeking a hot shower. Great restaurant onsite and self catering kitchen available
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Geat clean rooms. Would have loved a hot shower, but i do understand the power issues.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patience

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and well maintained, safe, secure, and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hiroto

It was good but many mosquitoes
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Brett

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Property consists of several buildings, some newer than others. While my room was a little dated it was spotless, facilities were clean, some buildings had no hot water in the showers. Staff are super friendly and helpful. Gteat location near major shopping malls and easy acees to downtown. Great restaurant on site. It was great that they allowed me early check in at no extra charge. Great value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

4/10 Poor

Vinh

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap guesthouse

Cheap and very basic. Old accommodations. Never come back
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

TAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A lovely environment. Warm, friendly and caring workers. Reasonable room rate. Poor internet connection in my room and no tv for 3 weeks. Monotonous breakfast. Same thing everyday.
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Abdulkarim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Very Good

The place is clean and far better than your average backpacker accommodation. The location was perfect for me, as I needed to be near the International Conference Centre. It is in quiet and easily accessible location. The only downside was that there was no hot water in my en-suite room during my two-day stay. I was informed it would be fixed, but unfortunately, it wasn't resolved before I checked out. I had to use a general shower next to my room. However, they did compensate me with a late checkout, which I appreciated. Overall, itโ€™s a great place with excellent value for money, and I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Probably the Best Backpacker in Africa

This is probably the best Backpacker in Africa. Very clean rooms and kitchen. Bedding was changed daily and smelled fresh. Mosquito nets provided. Full tasty English breakfast included. Airport pickup for 25USD by the friendly Paul. Anita the owner and her staff goes out of their way to make sure you are comfortable. I checked in just after midnight and they were waiting for me to arrive. They also prepare supper if you are interested - nshima and stew with traditional vegetables was the best dish I had during my travels (try it). Very big portions served I failed to finish it every night. If I ever fing myself in Lusaka again this is where I will be staying. Thank you very much Anita.
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamon

Liked: Staff & service
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Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
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Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUBEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

excelente

Un sitio excelente para alojarse en Lusaka.. cerca de un centro comercial y muy tranquilo.. aparte puede conocer a otros viajeros en las zonas comunes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

RUBEN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

sitio excelente

Sitio excelente para quedarse en Lusaka.. tranquilo pero a cinco minutos de un centro comercial con todo tipo de servicios
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
safe, clean, swimming pool, close access to grocery stores and restaurants
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Super clean, friendly and safe . Great location in Lusaka
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

It was great

Value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Like during my last visit, this was a great space for a peaceful weekend retreat with friendly guests and service as well as clean rooms with bug nets and pools for when the sun got too warm !
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceptional accommodations

Thank you for a delightful experience! The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful, even going out of their way to make sure I was accommodated when a flight was canceled. The atmosphere is friendly and relaxed, with plenty of opportunities to meet fellow travelers. I would definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2019
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephanie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Short stay in Lusaka

We only stayed here for one night, but the property was spacious and well-decorated. The hostel is also well-located close to Arcades and Manda Hill shopping centers. The only issue was that the water pressure was a bit low when we were there, and the bathroom could have been cleaner.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hola hola, amazing property, owners are very friendly, staff is great and good food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HALIT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

THANK YOU

it is good hotel.thank you hotels.cim
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2019
Verified

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Average accomodation near east park mall

It was close to East Park but was highly priced for a small room with a shared bathroom. Similar room near Levy Mall for 25-50% cheaper price. Outside is being renovated and smelled like fertilizer. Also neighbor has barking dog. Breakfast was eggs with toast. Host was nice.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mariuza

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous place.

Absolutely great place. The owners made you feel like you were home and they treat you so well. Nice and quiet area.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2018
Verified

8/10 Good

Sankapu

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great and helpful staff in both locatons of Natwange. For a backpacker place we found it a bit expensive. We had the chance to sleep in two different bedrooms, and one of them had a good comfy bed whereas the other felt like it would break if we move. Not sure about the difference between the two locations. It would make the place also better with refurbished common bathrooms which need a makeover. Hotel transfer from airport was useful but also bit expensive for 25$. We ordered food once (rice & chicken) and found it good..
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017