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Ngoma Zanga Lodge

3.5 star property
Travelers find a peaceful sanctuary near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park where two refreshing pools await after days of exploring the natural wonders

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Ngoma Zanga Lodge offers a quiet retreat near Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park. Relax on the sunny terrace or visit the Livingstone Museum and Mukuni Park Curio Market. Enjoy two outdoor pools, an on-site bar and restaurant, laundry facilities, and helpful staff.

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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In-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Deluxe Triple Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Triple Room

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed | In-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside | In-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

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Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Bedroom | In-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

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Exceptional
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  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Deluxe Double or Twin Room | In-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Livingstone, Ngoma Zanga Lodge is in the city center and near a train station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and Devil's Pool, while Livingstone Museum and Maramba Cultural Museum are cultural highlights. Mukuni Park Curio Market and Victoria Falls Field Museum are two other places to visit that come recommended. Fishing offers a great chance to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ziplining and horse riding nearby. Visit our Livingstone travel guide
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963 Kariba Crescent, 217 Area, Livingstone, 10101

What's nearby

  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park
    4 min drive - 1.2 miles
  • Railway Museum
    7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Livingstone Museum
    3 min drive - 1.7 miles
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market
    3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Devil's Pool
    12 min drive - 7.9 miles

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI)
    14 min drive

Restaurants

  • Shungu Pool Terrace
    10 min drive
  • The Boma
    16 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Waterfront
    7 min drive
  • The Lookout Café
    12 min drive
  • The Three Monkeys
    11 min drive

About this property

Ngoma Zanga Lodge

Lodge near Livingstone Museum
Located close to Mukuni Park Curio Market and Maramba Cultural Museum, Ngoma Zanga Lodge provides a terrace, a garden, and laundry facilities. In addition to a bar and a restaurant, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Free self parking
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge), and a front-desk safe
  • Barbecue grills and tour/ticket assistance
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and feature comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • TVs with satellite channels
  • Balconies or patios, separate dining areas, and electric kettles

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle at scheduled times and on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily cooked-to-order breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate in-room dining area

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 1 floor
  • Art Deco architecture
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Room service
  • Separate dining area

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individual decor
  • Laptop workspace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in 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
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

No pets or service animals allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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.

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 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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
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

Property is also known as

Ngoma Zanga Lodge Livingstone
Ngoma Zanga Livingstone
Ngoma Zanga
Ngoma Zanga Lodge Lodge
Ngoma Zanga Lodge Livingstone
Ngoma Zanga Lodge Lodge Livingstone

Frequently asked questions

Does Ngoma Zanga Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has 2 outdoor pools.

Is Ngoma Zanga Lodge pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Ngoma Zanga Lodge?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Ngoma Zanga Lodge?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM.

Does Ngoma Zanga Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 15 per vehicle applies.

Where is Ngoma Zanga Lodge located?

Located in the heart of Livingstone, this lodge is within 2 mi (3 km) of Livingstone Museum, Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park, and Mukuni Park Curio Market. Maramba Cultural Museum and Victoria Falls Field Museum are also within 6 mi (10 km).

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Reviews

Ngoma Zanga Lodge Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

9.6

Cleanliness

8.4

Location

9.8

Staff & service

9.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 135 out of 176 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 30 out of 176 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 176 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 176 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 176 reviews

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Hema

Liked: Cleanliness
We were a group of 6 people , very happy! Clean , polite staff and very honest! Will definitely be back
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very kind staff and lovely facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

HABEEB

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sandy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kimberly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
This is a quiet out of the way lodge down a dirt road. The staff is extremely friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Incredibly friendly staff, great location in the center of town, beautiful pool area
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Conrad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel eith exceptionally friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing they really go out of their way so you can relax and enjoy
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Garris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The restaurant was very good. The lodge was clean and comfortable and the staff was fantastic.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice and calm spot, good service and not like the bigger lodges. We liked it a lot, nice breakfast
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great spot to stay; the staff were SO helpful & friendly. Loved relaxing by the pool. Clean and safe.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff are the best!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Norman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly, helpful staff. Breakfast provided on-site. Other meals were available by delivery which Lodge was very helpful in facilitating.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The only thing that was problematic was that the WiFi was not always strong enough. Food in the restaurant was great.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Annette

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

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.
Poolside sunset
Our queen room
Reception
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Benjamin N.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 5 nights in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn

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

Welcoming and enjoyable stay

Excellent lodge in a quiet area of Livingstone. The room was very clean and cosy with a terrace adjacent to the pool area. All of the staff members were extremely polite and professional, always ready with a smile and eager to help. The dinner menu was extensive for a small lodge and there were several different options for breakfast. Although I preferred to walk to and from the city center, a taxi can also be arranged for those who prefer to drive. I was able to book an excellent safari and airport transfer easily. I would happily return here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cynthia

Liked: Property conditions & facilities

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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Yemmi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ricky

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023