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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
Courtyard
Free daily full breakfast
Outdoor pool, pool loungers

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Explore the area

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20 Kariba, Kalundu, Lusaka, 10101
  • Place, Mulungushi Confrence Centre
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, EastPark Mall
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, National Assembly of Zambia
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Airport, Lusaka (LUN-Kenneth Kaunda Intl.)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Double Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 3 Single Bunk Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shower, towels

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared kitchen

Double Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • 14 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Shared kitchen

Twin Room, Ensuite

  • Garden view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Natwange Backpackers

This hostel features an outdoor pool, a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free full breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, laundry facilities and a 24-hour front desk. Bathrooms are shared.
Natwange Backpackers offers 8 accommodations with private plunge pools and a safe. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen.

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

Recreational amenities at the hostel include an outdoor pool.
During your stay at Natwange Backpackers, you'll be within walking distance of Mulungushi Confrence Centre. Features include free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • 8 minutes by car from Lusaka National Museum and 8 minutes from Independence Stadium
  • Airport shuttle service available for a fee
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and barbecue grills are also featured at Natwange Backpackers. An airport shuttle (available on request) is available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Lusaka hostel.

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7 AM to 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 transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge) on request
  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7 AM to 10 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
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

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 2 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Rollaway beds are available for an additional fee

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.

We should mention

  • One child aged 2 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

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, it’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 traveller

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
レストランの料理が出てくるのが少し遅い。朝ごはん、シェフが遅れてきて、7時半にご飯が食べれないことが何度かあった。ビールやお水をレセプションで買えるのはありがたかった。
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tamon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
良い。朝ごはんのオムレツとパンが暖かくておいしかった。
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 traveller

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 traveller

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