Shoestrings Backpackers Lodge

There is a swimming pool and big shady garden with tables and chairs dotted around. Where most days you can find a few local guides and other travellers – enjoying each others company.

Accommodation

All the double and twin rooms are en-suite and linen is provided. Rooms are very basic and rustic (not so comfy looking beds!).

There is also a small area on the lawn at the front or back of the lodge where you can pitch your tents with basic ablutions near by.

The Beat

There is a communal kitchen where you can cook yourself a very basic meal or eat from the Blue Baboon which serves pizza, hamburgers etc.

The bar literally rocks most nights with local Victoria Falls residents and other young travellers although it does close at 12.00pm. There is a pool table and  Satellite TV for your enjoyment.

Trivia - you can have a body pierce on site and there is a resident pig at the bottom on the garden!!!!!

"Blue Baboon Cafe"

"Shoestrings double room"

"View of the swimming pool"

Matthew D. Firestone
Lonely Planet author

"If you're looking for a guaranteed good time, Shoestrings Backpackers is just about the only place on the Zimbabwean side of life that still parties up a storm each and every night.

Shoestrings Backpackers is a popular stop for the overland truck crowd, though the festive ambiance also draws in a good number of independent travellers. By night however, Shoestrings is the only guaranteed party in town, so even if you're not staying here, be sure to drop by and kick back a few rounds of Zambezi lager with the friendly staff.

Rooms are fairly basic, though guests can take advantage of the communal kitchen, on-site bar, restaurant and swimming pool. It is also conveniently located in the centre of town, and within easy walking distance to the falls".