Birdnest Backpackers is in the Woodlands district of Lusaka, about three minutes’ walk from Woodlands Shopping Mall and close to the University Teaching Hospital, the embassies and the government ministries. It runs private rooms alongside four dormitories.
Best for
Independent travellers who want a choice of dormitory or private room in the diplomatic quarter, and families, since children of five and over are accepted.
Location
Woodlands, Lusaka, roughly three minutes on foot from Woodlands Shopping Mall. Kabwata Craft Market and Chilenje House, the former presidential residence, are nearby. No exact street number is published.
Rooms and style at Birdnest Backpackers
Eight units in total: three standard rooms with shared bathroom, one private room with private bathroom, three twin rooms with shared bathroom, a ten-bed mixed dormitory with en suite, two four-bed male dormitories with shared bathroom and two four-bed female dormitories with en suite.
Facilities at Birdnest Backpackers
A 24-hour reception with no curfew, a bar, a self-catering kitchen, a braai area, continental breakfast, laundry service, an airport shuttle, parking, a safe, Wi-Fi, satellite television and a tourism information desk.
Trade-offs and what to know
No exact street number is published. Get directions before you travel.
Most rooms share a bathroom. Specify en suite if you want it.
Children aged five and over are charged as adults.
Getting there and getting around
Woodlands lies south-east of central Lusaka, a short drive from the centre and from the University Teaching Hospital. The mall is walkable; the airport is east on the Great East Road and the hostel runs a shuttle.
Explore the area
Kabwata Craft Market and Chilenje House are close, the Lusaka National Museum and the Cathedral of the Holy Cross are in the centre, and Munda Wanga Environmental Park lies south. For the wider area see our Lusaka and the Kafue Flats pages.
Before you book
Say dormitory or private, and en suite or shared. Get the street directions in advance. And confirm the shuttle if you are arriving by air.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for Birdnest Backpackers, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Zambia Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.