Ngoma Zanga Lodge

3.5 star property
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Restaurant
2 outdoor pools
Deluxe Double or Twin Room
In-room safe, individually decorated, laptop workspace, free WiFi
Lounge

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast available
  • Room service
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
963 Kariba Crescent, 217 Area, Livingstone, 10101
  • Railway Museum
    6 min walk
  • Livingstone Museum
    2 min drive
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market
    3 min drive
  • Livingstone (LVI)
    13 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Triple Room

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

Executive Double Room, 1 King Bed, Poolside

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 29 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Deluxe Double or Twin Room

  • 36 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Bedroom

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Livingstone

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 1.6 mi (2.5 km) from Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park and 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Maramba Cultural Museum.

What's nearby

  • Livingstone Museum - 2 min drive
  • Mukuni Park Curio Market - 3 min drive
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 5 min drive
  • Victoria Falls Field Museum - 8 min drive
  • Devil's Pool - 9 min drive

Getting around

  • Livingstone (LVI) - 13 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Munali Coffee - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Boma - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Royal Livingstone Lounge - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rainforest Cafe - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Ngoma Zanga Lodge

Art Deco lodge with 2 outdoor pools and a restaurant
Ngoma Zanga Lodge offers 10 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary toiletries. Rooms open to balconies or patios. These individually decorated accommodations have separate dining areas. Televisions come with satellite channels.

Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include showers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Housekeeping is provided daily.

2 outdoor swimming pools are on site.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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.
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.
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.
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.
Cooked-to-order breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Ngoma Zanga Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service is available.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and public transport

  • Free self-parking on site
  • 24-hour return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle at scheduled times, on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee daily 7:00 AM–10:00 AM: USD 10 for adults and USD 10 for children
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Laundry facilities
  • Separate dining area

Conveniences

  • Front-desk safe

Guest services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Tour/ticket assistance

Outdoors

  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • This property does not have any lifts

More

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning
  • Bed sheets

Bathroom

  • Bathroom (partially open)
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • Satellite channels
  • TV

Food and drink

  • Dining room
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Individually decorated
  • Laptop-friendly 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

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

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

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

Ngoma Zanga Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 123 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 26 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 159 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 159 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Yemmi

Travelled with partner
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

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

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Travelled with family
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

10/10 Excellent

Taesoon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

H.

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

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

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

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

6/10 Okay

Uli

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

10/10 Excellent

Lauriane

Stayed 6 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle

Travelled with partner
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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Silvia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The room was spacious. Staff is super nice and helpful. It would have nice to have a restaurant on site.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Uzoma

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jared

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gopal

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cleveland

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022