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Ngoma Zanga Lodge

Livingstone · Zambia

963 Kariba Crescent, 217 AreaView location

9.4/10Excellent180 Reviews
Cleanliness9.6/109.6
Service9.8/109.8
Comfort9.2/109.2
Condition9.2/109.2
Neighborhood8.4/108.4
Amenities9.2/109.2
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About Ngoma Zanga Lodge

A stay at Ngoma Zanga Lodge places you in the heart of Livingstone, within a 5-minute drive of Livingstone Museum and Mukuni Park Curio Market. This lodge is 1. 5 mi (2. 5 km) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and 2. 1 mi (3. 3 km) from Maramba Cultural Museum.

Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional features at this Art Deco lodge include tour/ticket assistance and barbecue grills. Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk.

A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite. Enjoy a meal at the restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the lodge's room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge.

Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment.

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Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

A stay at Ngoma Zanga Lodge places you in the heart of Livingstone, within a 5-minute drive of Livingstone Museum and Mukuni Park Curio Market. This lodge is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Maramba Cultural Museum.

Make yourself at home in one of the 10 individually decorated guestrooms. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and complimentary toiletries.

Featured amenities include laundry facilities and a safe deposit box at the front desk. A roundtrip airport shuttle is provided for a surcharge (available 24 hours), and free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Airport transfers
Dining services
Concierge
Laundry
Entertainment
Smoking areas

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 2:00 PM
Check-in until midnight
Check-out until 10:30 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No rollaway/extra beds available No cribs (infant beds) available No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals not allowed

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-out is available
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
    • No pets and no service animals are allowed at this property.
    • Contactless check-out is available.
  • Special Instructions
    This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply). Guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation. The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 10:30 PM. This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. The front desk is staffed during limited hours. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • 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 credit cards, debit cards, and cash
    • Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
    • This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
    • Airport shuttle fee: USD 15 per vehicle (one-way)

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

  • Spoken Language

    English

Nearby attractions

Railway Museum 0.5 km / 0.3 mi
Livingstone Museum 1.7 km / 1.1 mi
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park 2.5 km / 1.5 mi
Mukuni Park Curio Market 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Maramba Cultural Museum 3.2 km / 2 mi
Livingstone Reptile Park 3.4 km / 2.1 mi
Victoria Falls Field Museum 8.6 km / 5.3 mi
Victoria Falls Bridge 9.6 km / 6 mi
Devil's Pool 10 km / 6.2 mi
David Livingstone Statue 11.5 km / 7.2 mi
Victoria Falls 11.6 km / 7.2 mi
Victoria Falls National Park 14.2 km / 8.9 mi
Zambezi National Park 18.6 km / 11.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 10
  • hotel
  • Car park
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Garden
  • Terrace
  • Breakfast
Upon availability

Room types

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  • DOUBLE ONE BEDROOMDOUBLE • ONE BEDROOMDBL.B1

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    Ngoma Zanga Lodge

    DOUBLE ONE BEDROOM

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBL.B1

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  • Double or Twin DELUXEDouble or Twin • DELUXEDBT.DX

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    Double or Twin DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    Room code: DBT.DX

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  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Room STANDARD

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    Room code: ROO.ST

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  • Double or Twin DELUXE QUEEN BEDDouble or Twin • DELUXE QUEEN BEDDBT.DX-QN

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    Double or Twin DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Guests: 1–6 • Adults: max. 6 • Children: max. 3
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    DELUXE QUEEN BED

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    Room code: DBT.DX-QN

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  • Room DELUXERoom • DELUXEROO.DX

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    Room DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: ROO.DX

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  • TRIPLE DELUXETRIPLE • DELUXETPL.DX

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    TRIPLE DELUXE

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    Guests: 1–5 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 4
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    TRIPLE
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    DELUXE

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    Room code: TPL.DX

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Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Ngoma Zanga Lodge

9.4
Excellent
180 Reviews
Cleanliness
9.6 /10
Service
9.8 /10
Comfort
9.2 /10
Condition
9.2 /10
Neighborhood
8.4 /10
Amenities
9.2 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jul 2026
katherine
This charming little lodge is the perfect base camp for exploring Livingstone. With accommodations for only 20 guests, it offers a peaceful, intimate atmosphere, supported by an attentive staff of 13 who are always happy to help in any way they can.

The outdoor lounge area and pool are ideal for relaxing after a day of sightseeing. While the lodge is a bit too far to comfortably walk to most attractions, arranging taxi rides was easy and hassle-free.

A special thank you to Stella, Kennedy, Destiny, and Naomi for going above and beyond to make our stay so memorable. Their warm hospitality truly made a difference.

I would definitely stay here again and highly recommend it to anyone visiting Livingstone
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2026
Francy
It has been 9 years since my first stay here and it never disappoints. My favorite place to stay in Zambia. Its clean, quiet and includes a made to order breakfast. The staff is so warm and welcoming. Kennedy is wonderful!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
24 Mar 2026
Hema
We were a group of 6 people , very happy! Clean , polite staff and very honest! Will definitely be back
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2026
Nicole
Very comfortable room with extremely attentive, friendly staff. I felt well taken care off. Food choices and quality of food were excellent. Great location to be picked up for day trips and near airport.
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Dec 2025
HABEEB
I had an amazing experience at this hotel. The staff were incredibly friendly and welcoming from the moment I arrived, always ready to help with anything I needed. The food was absolutely delicious, with plenty of variety and great quality.

The entire place was spotless — from the rooms to the common areas, everything was exceptionally tidy and well maintained. It’s clear that the team puts a lot of care into keeping the hotel comfortable and inviting.

Overall, I couldn’t have asked for a better stay. Highly recommended, and I look forward to returning!
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
05 Oct 2025
Sandy
The hotel facilities were ok. The staff were amazing. The area wasn't the best. We only stayed for a night so it was ok for the stay.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
17 Sep 2025
Holly
The hotel is super unique, boutique and comfortable and the staff were the absolute best! So friendly, welcoming, helpful and accommodating. Will be recommending this hotel to anyone staying in the Livingstone area.
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2025
Sarah
Very kind staff and lovely facilities
10/10
Exceptional
21 Aug 2025
Glen
A great smaller lodge, with wonderful staff.. the room was a good size and the bed comfortable. Breakfast was good.
The staff are all very good, but a special mention to the manager, Kennedy who always goes that little bit further to ensure the stay was pleasant.
The onlr small downside is the outside area, which seems a little dodgy, due to the road conditionss, however the lodge has no control of thet.
Will definitely return
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2025
Kimberly
This is a quiet out of the way lodge down a dirt road. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jun 2025
Jacqueline
A group of 7 friends stayed here for 3 nights. The Lodge is very traditional and our 4 rooms were all beautifully decorated, very clean and spacious. The breakfast was included and was delicious, being cooked to order, even having options such as Eggs Benedict. We also ate here on 2 evenings and the food was fabulous and very reasonable.
The staff can't do enough for you, always on hand to help, going that extra mile. Kennedy (manager) and his staff, Caroline, Destiny, Naomi were all fabulous. Our full day safari in Botswana was arranged by the Lodge and was very reasonable.
We would highly recommend this lodge and only wish we had stayed longer but will hope to stay again in the future. Thank you again, we miss you all!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
11 Dec 2024
Conrad
Very nice hotel eith exceptionally friendly and helpful staff
Partner
4/10
Poor
22 Nov 2024
YONG
Apart from two very blue, very blue swimming pools, the amenities of this outdated grass hut are unsatisfactory.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Oct 2024
Min
Like family
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
10 Oct 2024
Michael
Very tasteful arrangement , owner happened to be there, shared what a delight the place is.
10/10
Exceptional
19 Sep 2024
Michael
Staff are the best!
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Aug 2024
David
Staff were amazing they really go out of their way so you can relax and enjoy
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Jul 2024
Annette

Definitely recommend, fantastic people and place

The manager got us set up with Safaris and river cruises for the three days we stayed, as well as a flight back to Lusaka. Also helped us find a wonderful man, who got us to and from our activities and town. The receptionist/assistant manager and the rest of the staff were awesome
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Annette

Definitely recommend, fantastic people and place

The manager got us set up with Safaris and river cruises for the three days we stayed, as well as a flight back to Lusaka. Also helped us find a wonderful man, who got us to and from our activities and town. He too was absolutely amazing. The receptionist/assistant manager and the rest of the staff were warm, welcoming and so helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jul 2024
Annette

Definitely recommend, fantastic people and place

Kennedy got us set up with Safaris and river cruises for the three days we stayed, as well as a flight back to Lusaka. Also helped us find Cliff, who got us to and from our activities and town. He too was absolutely amazing. Caroline, Maggie, Naomi, Martha and the rest of the staff were warm, welcoming and so helpful. They made us feel like family. We will be back and miss them already.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2024
Garris
The restaurant was very good. The lodge was clean and comfortable and the staff was fantastic.
10/10
Exceptional
09 Jun 2024
Deborah
The only thing that was problematic was that the WiFi was not always strong enough. Food in the restaurant was great.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Jun 2024
Yemmi
If you want a beautiful African experience with no bells and whistles, then Ngomo Lodge is a lovely place to visit. Nestled in lush, tropical gardens, the lodge has a typical African themed reception, which is like walking into a tasteful and cosy living room. Rooms at the lodge are very simple and may lack the small attention to detail that one may find in bigger hotels. That said, the bed was very comfortable, our room and the public areas were utterly spotless! Our room opened out into the pool area which is beautiful! Well tended, tropical gardens, surround the pool, it is lighted up at night which makes it look magical and it is quiet and restful during the day. The pool has many shaded areas where one can sit comfortably without being boiled by the strong African sun. The small restaurant overlooks the pool area and my husband and I ate there every day. Food is prepared fresh from scratch and everything that we ate was made with love and was delicious! The lodge has a small staff who gives one the sense that they are all a family who run the lodge with pride and love. I cannot emphasise the staffs' absolute humility, politeness and utter devotion to their guests. Zambians are the nicest people I have ever met. They have left a huge place in my heart and I can't wait to go back again.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Feb 2024
Cynthia

Lovely lodge in quiet area

Pleasant lodge with about 10 rooms, located in a quiet area away from busy streets. Lobby and gardens have much interesting art. There is an on-site restaurant, serving mostly meat, but also a tasty vegan stir-fry with rice for $12USD. Some rooms look out over the pool. Outside bar area. It is located a 5 minute walk from the intercity bus station, but is too far to walk from the bridge at Victoria Falls - a taxi is about $10USD. Easy 15-minute walk to shopping area with ATM and bureau de change.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
26 Feb 2024
Jacqueline
Fabulous stay. Staff are friendly and helpful.
The chef Gilbert is the best. Reception staff Caroline and Ken helpful. Thanks to Destin, Naomi, and all kitchen and hosekeeping staff. All meals were delicious.
Close to airport and the Mosi--oa-tunya falls.
The livingston museum is a must see and gift shop has great prices. All in all, the people of livingston are warm and peaceful, which makes any vacation great.
Business_and_leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
03 Feb 2024
H.
We hebben een overnachting gehad in deze lodge. Vriendelijk personeel. Schone kamers. Wifi werkte goed. We hebben heerlijk kunnen zwemmen in het zwembad. Prijs voor het diner is netjes.
10/10
Exceptional
15 Dec 2023
Colin
Incredibly friendly staff, great location in the center of town, beautiful pool area
Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2023
Benjamin N.
This is a lovely lodge for the budget conscious. The staff were super helpful with reserving activities and transport. The restaurant provided a perfectly fine breakfast, but only instant coffee (yet Zambia grows excellent coffee). The pool was nice. Staff provided me milk for my room and a teapot. Bed was very comfortable.
Business_and_leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
13 Dec 2023
Benjamin N.
This is a lovely lodge for the budget conscious. The staff were super helpful with reserving activities and transport. The restaurant provided a perfectly fine breakfast, but only instant coffee (yet Zambia grows excellent coffee). The pool was nice. Staff provided me milk for my room and a teapot. Bed was very comfortable.
Business_and_leisure Self
6/10
Pleasant
22 Nov 2023
Uli
The property is quiet an oasis in the middle of town, but they are burning trash 24/7 right outside of the property and the smell is penetrating everything. Made hanging out at the pool and bar unenjoyable:(
Food was safe, but nothing special.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
03 Nov 2023
Rachelle
Great spot to stay; the staff were SO helpful & friendly. Loved relaxing by the pool. Clean and safe.
Leisure Partner
6/10
Pleasant
26 Sep 2023
Ricky

Frustrating & inconsistent with friendly service

The staff here are really lovely and I think that’s a big part of why this property rates so well on various platforms. It’s also the reason this review is 3 stars and not lower.

Unfortunately, my experience wasn’t great. My wife and I stayed in 4 rooms over 4 nights (partly our fault for last minute booking, but unexpectedly being forced to change rooms at 7:15am one morning wasn’t part of the plan and we were less than impressed). Also, being told a standard room is the same as Deluxe except for the room size and then being stuck on a small bed wasn’t great.

The rooms vary a lot (and are not as good as the photos) - different mattresses, air con units, wifi signal, mosquito nets… some have quilts, others just with sheets. It’s a bit of a lucky dip.

Cigarette smoke from outside creeping into two of the rooms was unpleasant and there was lots of mosquitoes in one of them too.

For the money, I was disappointed and think it’s poor value. That said, the staff try their best and we always felt safe and didn’t feel any need to worry about valuables
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2023
Norman
Friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast provided on-site. Other meals were available by delivery which Lodge was very helpful in facilitating.
10/10
Exceptional
17 May 2023
Silvia
The room was spacious. Staff is super nice and helpful.
It would have nice to have a restaurant on site.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2023
Uzoma
Well thought out boutique property, beautifully decorated. Room was clean and spacious. Pool area was edenic! Thanks to Rita for her exceptional hospitality. Only negative would be limited breakfast for vegetarians..and not much fruit offering.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2023
Jared

HIDDEN GEM!

I had the most amazing time at the Ngoma Zanga lodge. Very personable staff, comfortable room and breakfast included, you can't miss!
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
31 Dec 2022
Gopal
Dedicated and efficient service with well appointed rooms.
Comfortable beds and the pool side area is gorgeous.
Great stay and highly recommended.
Excellent value for money
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Dec 2022
Cleveland
Together with another couple We stayed at this property that is nothing short of being but excellent. The staff were all most helpful in every way - they even iron your clothes for you free of charge and arrange tours transport etc. Rita, Kenny, Destiny, Margaret and the owner with the brilliant white hair are among the best people you would come across.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Oct 2022
Hilda Elizabeth
Rita at the front desk was super friendly and helpful. Our room was clean and comfortable. We would've loved to stay more days!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2022
Jon
The Staff was Great☺
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Sep 2022
Shane
The staff was so incredibly friendly and accommodating to us! The property was beautiful and the pool area was PERFECT for our small children. We so enjoyed our time there and will return!
Business_and_leisure Family_with_children
10/10
Exceptional
20 Sep 2022
Teresita
The lodge is located in a very quiet community with dirt roads. The people are friendly and welcoming. The hotel restaurant was only serving breakfast so we walked to a nearby restaurant for lunch and the local grocery store. The lodge has a lot character and the staff went above and beyond to make us feel comfortable. Kennedy prepared an early breakfast so we could have a bit before the 7am pickup time for Chobe tour. The accommodations are simple but unique. The bed and sheets were very comfortable and the AC worked well. Shower had nice hot water and strong pressure. The lodge is kept clean and organized. All in all the lodge is a great value and you get to experience the real culture of Livingstone.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2022
Kanchan
It's a sweet, well situated property and the staff were all very friendly and helpful. It's fairly basic in terms of room, etc. but the garden, pool and breakfast area were pleasing and the lobby was nicely decorated and welcoming.

One minor thing: I hope they switch to a nice drip coffee for breakfast cause the instant brand they use is really meh! For those of us who need a good cup in the morning, these things are important :)
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Jun 2022
Masetuka
Wont be staying here again.
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jun 2022
Janet
Wonderful oasis near Victoria falls
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
26 May 2022
Richard
This is an oasis in Livingstone. Its a beautiful property and the staff are warm and friendly. We'd definitely stay again.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
09 May 2022
Miyanda
Very quiet so that was good. The beds are rather short though
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
08 Mar 2022
Wade

Great stay!

Kennedy was very friendly and welcoming at the front desk. They helped arrange transport for us from the airport and anywhere we wished to go. Breakfast was made for us every morning and our room was cleaned well every day of our stay. The pool was excellent and the wifi was decent. Nice art in our room and a working a/c and minifridge was nice. We had a great stay and will definitely return if in Livingstone!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2021
Natalie
Excellent customer service, friendly and helpful staff, beautiful place with lovely pool and dining area. Close to the shops in safe part of town. Absolutely loved my stay. Kennedy and Rita were excellent hosts/ custodians. 😍
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
09 Nov 2021
Paul

Great staff and nice cozy place

We booked 3 rooms for a family trip. Ken was great and helpful throughout our stay, went above and beyond to ensure we were comfortable. Overall, I’d highly recommend the place. Breakfast was good, AC excellent, there are solar lights in case of any outage, pool was decent but needs to be re-painted. Water pressure was excellent, only one day when hot water was inconsistent. The place is hidden In a decent neighborhood and close to restaurants and amenities. Overall, we’ve found a spot for all our future Livingstone trips.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Oct 2021
KEVIN
Clean comfortable property.
I had some travel issues which were nothing to do with this property.
The safe could not have been more helpful and accommodating. They helped me to solve a few issues.
Great property and great people.
I also liked the Breakfast
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Oct 2021
Cheryl
Great staff and a cool vibe - we would stay here again
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2021
James
Great African art decorations from many cultures. The staff was very helpful with everything from tour reservations, to help with transportation, to help with Covid testing, etc. Great folks!
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
01 Jul 2021
Verified traveler
This is a wonderful B & B, and a great place to stay in Livingstone! Sonile, Rita, and Kennedy are amazing staff who go out of their way to make a visitor feel at home. It is very clean, comfortable, and safe, and they have an amazing English breakfast. The hotel can easily arrange tours and transport for you to the Victoria Falls and around Livingstone. You will love staying here!
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2021
Verified traveler
The interior is designed with Africa custom and culture and very unique
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
18 Feb 2021
Verified traveler
Ngoma Zanga is a great little boutique hotel only a 10min walk from Livingstone town. It feels like a little tropical oasis! Rita and Kennedy are some of the friendliest people we have met and take great pride in providing an excellent service and ensuring all guests have a great stay. We can’t wait to come back again soon!
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
01 Feb 2021
Olanrewaju
Our stay was excellent, we were pampered, staff were so polite and helpful,nothing was too much for them to help us with.
Highly recommended.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2020
Jesse
The staff of Rita, Ken and Margaret were excellent. The food prepared by chef Chris was the best food I had during my entire 10 day visit to Zambia.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
05 May 2020
Verified traveler
Goma Zanga a place to stay and enjoy like home. I have a good time staying here while conducting business and visiting family I would recommend this place to anyone. A very nice quiet place to stay closer to the city and all the tourist area in town.
Business_and_leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Mar 2020
Joy
Friendly helpful staff. Comfortable and very clean. Provided information about available tours and sightseeing.
Sometimes ran out of provisions so there was less choice of drinks, but made up for it when the supplies were in.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
Small, quiet, comfortable , excellent value for price
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
06 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The staff were really friendly and attentive to our needs and requests.
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Dec 2019
Johanna

Charmy and friendly place.

Stayed here one night, and really enjoyed it! One of few places I found in Livingstone with both a charm, but still a luxy feel. Great pool area, good dinner and a nice bar. Like everywhere you will be without aircon for a while, but they have backup generators for electricity. Breakfast could have been up one level, but still ok.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Nov 2019
Eva-Marie
Lovely, cozy, peaceful, well kept up, authentic Africa
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
02 Nov 2019
jason
A great place to stay in Livingstone. The staff was soo nice and welcoming. I would come back and stay here again.
Self
8/10
Excellent
19 Sep 2019
Carmen

One night stop over in Livingstone

Delicious breakfast, comfy beds. Unfortunately no mosquito nets. Hot shower and nice pool, bar and dining area. Close to shops and restaurants.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
30 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
A beautiful oasis of a lodge in the middle of Livingstone, only 15 minutes drive from the falls. The rooms back onto the attractive garden/pool area and outside restaurant. A pity the pool wasn’t a little warmer, but I guess it was ‘winter’! The staff were very welcoming and friendly. The room and lodge was well furnished - very African. Good sized room, well equipped with a good & powerful shower. The bed wasn’t the comfiest we slept in over the 3 weeks, but was ok for a couple of nights. Food at the restaurant was pretty decent. We really enjoyed our stay.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
05 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Very tastefully set up
Very friendly staff
Good at their job
Food was acceptable
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The staff from the time we arrived and left 2 days later were so friendly and welcoming this would have to be one of tge best places we stayed in our 15 day trip to Africa
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
29 Jul 2019
Johannes

A small cosy and wonderfull place

Fantastic place. The staff is so wonderful. The rooms are clean and nice. A perfect place to start your trip to the Falls.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
23 Jul 2019
Jim
Excellent property with very good and helpful staff
Leisure Friends
10/10
Exceptional
05 Jul 2019
Christina
Great friendly and helpful staff, inviting lobby, secure parking, enclosed compound, convenient location, an oasis-like escape in heart of Livingstone.
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
01 Jul 2019
Jessica

Friendly staff, great pool, but mosquitos in room

Our stay at Ngoma Zanga was overall wonderful. The staff were helpful, town and souvenir market were in safe walking distance, food options were minimal but delicious, and the poolside was relaxing and delightful. Our only complaint was mosquitoes in the room. The mosquitoes in Livingstone are out during the day and for whatever reason the staff left the windows in our room and bathroom open so it was filled with mosquitoes when we arrived (no screens on windows). We closed the windows up quick, but it took us at least a day to hunt down and kill all of the mosquitoes already in the room. There was a mosquito net around the bed, but it would have been nice to have less around us in the room. They also failed to mention brown-outs (times when power/electricity would be down) when we checked-in; I had no problem with it, but it would have been nice to know in advance if it was scheduled.
Family
10/10
Exceptional
20 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
A calm quiet oasis in Livingstone with interesting African decor and a lovely garden.
Leisure
10/10
Exceptional
12 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
The staff where welcoming,friendly and helpful. The place is enjoyable and relaxing. Would visit this place again.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
09 Apr 2019
Verified traveler
This is a warm and friendly lodge. I stayed for 8 days and was resluctant to leave. The staff were the best I have ever encountered. Friendly, helpful and caring.
The property is lovely. Beautiful gardens surrounding the pool area. I was easily able to explore Victoria Falls in both countries as well as Chobe National Park in Botswana from the lodge. The staff was excellent at setting up tours. Be sure to ask their preferred taxi driver, Clifford to help you get around. Safe, reliable and reasonably priced.
Thanks Ngoma Zanga. I hope to return some day,❤️
Business_and_leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
14 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
Staff members were very friendly and welcoming.
Bed was soooooo comfortable. Softest Bed we’ve ever slept in. Would 10/10 recommend.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
This was a very pleasant place to stay. The staff was friendly and the atmosphere relaxed.
10/10
Exceptional
01 Mar 2019
Verified traveler
In a serene environment. Clean swimming pool and spacious self contained rooms.
Requires to put a bar to step on at the bar counter
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Feb 2019
Verified traveler
Service was excellant entire staff extremely helpful
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
10 Feb 2019
cheryl
Great small hotel in Livingstone. Clean, comfortable rooms in a relaxed garden setting. The breakfast (included) and the dinners were nicely presented and delicious. Convenient location and very attentive staff. Completely satisfied.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
21 Jan 2019
Verified traveler
The staff were amazing from day one. Very helpful and professional. I loved the rooms and enjoyed my stay very much. Very Kids friendly too, they loved the pool.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2019
Verified traveler

Highly recommend

Great stay at a local guesthouse a short walk from the main town road. The manager, Rita, was amazing and helped us organize our activities and answered all our questions. The kitchen facilities were a pleasant surprise and would be great for travelers looking for self catered accommodation.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
30 Dec 2018
John

A liitle gem

Loved the place, staff are brilliant. Not a big hotel so always feels private, pool and bar/restaurant area lovely.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
29 Dec 2018
C
hotel staff were nice but rooms were dated, wifi was slow and facilities were not the cleanest.
2/10
Poor
15 Dec 2018
Tom

Absolutely horrible place and management!

This stay was a huge disappointment to say the least, so much is wrong with this place. The entire lodge felt like a scam, everything was fake in many ways with the location being in some noisy neighborhood, the ugly white wall around the small pool area, the small and dirty pool that left you with blue feet as the paint came off, the horrible and tasteless breakfast with its ever repeating music, the pool furniture being removed at the slightest little raindrops, the rooms being very cheaply decorated, and besides too many other things that were simply awful about thus place, beware about the management as they have no correct attitude, no apologies, no forthcomingness in any way, only insults and bad excuses. Stay away from this horrible place! BOYCOTT THIS LODGE!
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
18 Nov 2018
GuiHUI
Secluded area but short walk to town . Love love love the decor so much and the staff are so humble . I will definitely recommend to any of my friends visiting Livingstone . It was really a pleasant stay ❤️.
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
This is a lovely lodge which is exactly what we needed for Livingstone. We enjoyed the rooms, the extremely comfortable beds, the pool and the ambiance. 10/10!
10/10
Exceptional
14 Nov 2018
Verified traveler
Ngoma Zanga was a wonderful oasis in Livingstond. The rooms and facilities were spacious and inpeccable, the pool area was very comfortable and the staff were absolutely wonderful.
10/10
Exceptional
13 Nov 2018
Travis
The service and hotel ambiance (especially the pool area) were amazing.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Nov 2018
Terry
Staff very lovely and welcoming. Authentic African decor-very interesting space.
10/10
Exceptional
05 Nov 2018
Fiona
Very friendly staff and lovely oasis of a garden and pool. Handy for main town centre. Clean, well appointed room and very comfortable bed.
10/10
Exceptional
31 Oct 2018
Alan
Our first time in Zambia, airport taxi drivers know the lodge right away, about US$8 going there. Hotel staff are super friendly and very helpful with arranging our stay, give good directions and offer very good suggestion.
10/10
Exceptional
11 Oct 2018
Robin
Stayed here for 3 nights, a stylish lodge /hotel with great African decor. Spacious room, nice pool and dining area. Good menu and service. Very friendly and helpful staff, especially Rita on reception. In a month long trip in southern Africa this was one of the best places we stayed.
10/10
Exceptional
10 Sep 2018
Verified traveler
A lovely lodge with beautiful pool and dining area. The staff are very friendly, professional and helpful. The rooms were good and having a little fridge was a real bonus as it meant we could buy supplies to make our own lunches. Location is handy for shop rite and only a short taxi to the buses!
10/10
Exceptional
01 Sep 2018
Verified traveler

A great choice in Livingstone

We really liked this small inn/guesthouse. We liked the residential neighbourhood and it was walking distance to groceries/restaurants. We booked the kitchenette room to have a fridge and extra room to spread out and we were pleased with our choice. The breakfast included was good and the service of Kennedy was wonderful, he is a gem. We walked for dinner both nights (with flashlights we brought for safari) and had no problems but be warned of possible wild animals. The hotel staff are friendly and readily able to help book taxis or tours. We didn’t use the pool as the timing didn’t work with our other activities during the day but it looked clean and felt quite refreshing to the touch (not heated). The bed was comfortable and the air conditioning system worked well. Wi-fi only seemed to work for us in the lobby area but that didn’t bother us, it might have been because our room was the furthest from the lobby. We felt safe and secure here. They also have a small food menu that can be ordered from anytime.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 Aug 2018
Jonathan
Great time at Victoria Falls and staying at this lodge. The people who took care of me at the lodge were friendly and great people.
thanks
8/10
Excellent
25 Aug 2018
Sunil
VERY VERY courteous and helpful staff who gave the best possible service with the facilities at hand. The facilities were sub optimal - very average bathroom, small rooms, no mosquito repellent, hardly any food in restaurant. The staff again is very good and goes way beyond to ensure comfort !
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2018
Dan

Home away from home.

We were welcomed with big smiles and instantly felt at home. Sonile, Rita, Kennedy and the rest of the group were above and beyond helpful and nice. They helped us with transportation and recommendations. Food at the hotel was outstanding as well and very large portions. Short walk to town or a 2 minute cab. No complaints. Highly recommend staying here. Would love to make it back here someday.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jun 2018
candace

Beautiful lodge with amazing staff

The best part about this experience was the staff. Everyone was so friendly and accommodating. We booked all of our activities through the lodge, the majority of which were the day of or day before but Rita made sure we fit everything into our stay! The lodge is absolutely beautiful and the food was perfect. Overall this place is amazing, a great place to stay in Livingstone.

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Ngoma Zanga Lodge
963 Kariba Crescent, 217 Area, Livingstone, Zambia

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