Ubuntu Backpackers

Name: Ubuntu Backpackers
Address: 53 Fourth Street, Mutare, Zimbabwe, Mutare, Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe

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Fast facts

Check in from:	15:00
Check out before:	11:00

Amenities

Wi-Fi

Parking

Non-smoking

Laundry

Pets allowed

Bar

More about Ubuntu Backpackers

Ubuntu Backpackers

Situated in Mutare, 3.1 km from Hillside Golf Club Mutare, Ubuntu Backpackers features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a shared lounge and a terrace. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 29 km of Vumba Botanical Gardens.

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Couple

Comment: 18 May 2023

Stayed in: May 2023

An Oasis of comfort and peacefulness

I was curious at first considering all the outstanding reviews on Google maps, but I can now say it is all true and well deserved! This place is an Oasis of comfort and peacefulness in Zimbabwe where you can meet other travellers and plan trips together to go to Nyanga or Chimanimani park for example. It has spotless clean rooms and bathrooms, hot (burning) showers, a wonderful full equipped outdoor kitchen to cook whatever you feel like cooking, and the small garden is just a treasure where you feel like home. The staff is adorable and Krista, the german lady managing the place, if full of good tips about Mutare, she can organise everything for you from the hostel. This lovely hostel is is the kind of place where you can easily get “stuck” for a while where you planned to stop for a night on the way to Mozambique. I didn’t see other places in Mutare but it’s extremely unlikely you would find a better place than Ubuntu here, neither in the entire Zimbabwe. Don’t miss it.

Couple

Comment: 7 Jul 2026

Stayed in: Jul 2026

Two nights in Mutare

Nice place but not as advertised. There was no food and no breakfast available. When we asked, we were told that they were not cooking and that maybe tomorrow... the place looks tired although our bedroom was nice. Very noisy both nights. Second night was particularly bad with guests above us talking very loudly into the late hours and stomping about. Same from 4am! Mixed review but wouldn't stay again due to the noise.

Solo traveller

Comment: 20 Nov 2022

Stayed in: Nov 2022

Best Backpackers in Zimbabwe

Ubuntu was the best hostel I stayed at during my time in Africa! The place is lovingly decorated and extremely well equipped, especially the kitchen. It feels like home and the owner Takunda welcomed me like a part of the family. It is great located in town and Takunda was very helpful with organizing trips to, or recommending places in, the nearby mountains. I ended up staying way longer than I had originally planned due to my great experience and hope I will make it back someday.

Other

Comment: 14 Jul 2022

Stayed in: Jun 2022

Great option in Mutare

Ubuntu is a great option if you're travelling through Mutare. Nicely furnished inside and out with a comfortable and friendly atmosphere. Takunda is a good sort and will help point you in the right direction. Thanks!

Other

Comment: 6 Feb 2022

Stayed in: Feb 2022

A wonderful hostel with a great staff

Ubuntu hostel is full of quirky and attractive furniture. It is in a quiet neighbourhood just a few minutes' walk from the main street of Mutare. It is hard to exaggerate the warmth of the welcome from Takunda. He was a mine of information and encouraged me to climb Mount Nyangani, describing how to get there. He even organised breakfast at 6am so I could make an early start.

Exceptional location

5.0

53 Fourth Street, Mutare, Zimbabwe|1.71 km from city centre

Check in and check out

Check in from:

15:00

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11:00

Good to know

Extra beds

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Cot

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Important information from the hotel

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties. Please inform Ubuntu Backpackers in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation. Managed by a private host