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Kalulu Backpackers Hostel

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20 Broads Road | Fairview, Lusaka, Zambia
4.5 of 5 stars 17 Reviews
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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2012

we spend 3 nights at kalulu's. A great way to start our journey in Zambia! Very friendly, helpfull and easy going staff, lots of space to relax, enjoy the sun, have a drink, or just relax with a book in the shade. Rooms are cosey and clean, same for the showers and kitchen. Location is good, in a more quiet... More

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Los Angeles, California
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2012

I had a great time here! The staff is very helpful (and fun!). I especially loved the pool area and the bar. It was very convenient to big shopping centers and a great craft market. I highly recommend staying here!

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Manchester, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 April 2012

I stay in Kalulu whenever I go up to Lusaka. It's clean and comfortable and the staff are really helpful and friendly. They even have a couple of pet rabbits running around the grounds!

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 April 2012

Great hostel, great service, very friendly and helpful staff.

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Salt Lake City, Utah
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012

I really enjoyed my stay in Lusaka at Kalulu Backpackers. The staff is very friendly, the rooms and showers are clean, and the kitchen is nice. I found that the prices were fair and affordable. I also thought that food from the restaurant was delicious and they have a good bar. They are extremely accommodating and arranged for a taxi... More

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USA
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 March 2012
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This was a great hostel. They were excellent with contacting us prior to arrival and helping out as much as possible with transportation. The staff is exceptionally friendly and accommodating. The rooms are pleasant and comfortable, and the kitchen has all the essentials. The bar is nice. It does not get too loud and they close on time. We stayed... More

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Kampen, The Netherlands
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 March 2012

We had a very good stay at Kalulu. Have been there for 4 times within 3 weeks, each time one night. We had a private room wich was very clean, with musquito net, we slept very well. The compound with its cosy and sociable bar and with its various fruittrees and its swimmingpool was wonderful. The locality of Kalulu Backpackers... More

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Pompano Beach, Florida
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 February 2012

We stayed here and at Lusaka, and preferred Kalulu. Neither are terrific, but Kalulu has a much, much better kitchen, common areas, and showers/sink areas. However, the food is probably better at Lusaka BP- I never saw anyone eating the restaurant food at Kalulu, no one was around at breakfast even though they supposedly served breakfast, and the menu is... More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 February 2012

Excellent bakpackers, the best Ive stayed in whilst travelling throughout africa. Very friendly owners Clio and Shawn do everything to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable. Great price for camping and brilliant facilities (especially the kitchen) means a great value stay for backpackers. A true little retreat in a busy hectic Lusaka!! Only wish every city had a backpackers like... More

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Livingstone, Zambia
1 review
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 February 2012
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After hopping from one hostel to the next in Lusaka, I knew I had found my base camp the minute I cycled into Kalulu Backpackers. It's exactly what a long term traveler needs: the prices are fair, the rooms are clean, the staff are friendly and the wifi reaches to the garden pool :) The best thing about Kalulu however... More

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20 Broads Road | Fairview, Lusaka, Zambia
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