Tiko Community Centre

8.0Very good21 reviewsSee rooms

Guest house

along Great East Road PO Box 550 142 · Saint Francis

Facilities at a glance

Parking
Room service
Daily housekeeping
Family rooms
Terrace
Non-smoking rooms

About this place

Discover Tiko Community Centre in Katete At Tiko Community Centre, enjoy a unique stay just 200 km from South Luangwa National Park. Charming Shared Spaces provide TVs and kitchens, while some units offer a cozy seating or dining area. Indulge in a delicious English Breakfast each morning and savor authentic African cuisine at our on-site restaurant. Special dietary needs? Not a problem - we offer Vegan and Gluten-free options upon request. Conveniently located, Lusaka airport is just a 6-hour drive away. Immerse yourself in the beauty of Katete and make your reservation at Tiko Community Centre today.

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7 room types

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Room type	Guests	Show prices
Budget Twin Room 15 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Standard Twin Room 12 m²2 × Twin beds	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Deluxe Double Room 13 m²Twin beds, Double bed	Sleeps 3	Show prices
Cottage with Garden View 30 m²Double bed, 2 × Queen bed	Sleeps 6	Show prices
Standard Double Room 12 m²Double bed	Sleeps 2	Show prices
Empty Lot 25 m²5 × Futon	Sleeps 5	Show prices
Single Bed In Female Dormitory Room 10 m²Single bed	Sleeps 1	Show prices

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Restaurant
Bar
Breakfast
Room service

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge
Laundry
Daily housekeeping

Family

Family rooms

Outdoor

Garden
Terrace

General

Pets allowed
Non-smoking rooms

Location

Address
along Great East Road PO Box 550 142, Saint Francis, Zambia
0.1 km from the center of Saint Francis

Questions about this stay

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What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in from 12:00. Check-out by 12:00.
Is parking available?
Yes, this property lists parking. Check the room offer for any fee.
Can I add breakfast?
Breakfast is available with selected room offers.

Guest reviews

8.021 reviews

Reviews from guests who stayed at this hotel, shared by our hotel supplier. Score based on the latest 21 reviews.

Cleanliness8.0

Service9.0

Location9.0

Room quality8.5

Amenities8.5

Value for money8.9

Food and drink8.5

Rumbidzai
Zimbabwe · Solo · October 2026
3.0
+Place to look after orphans and a good cause
−Poor facilities
ROBERT
United States · Couple · September 2026
7.0
+See previous review for details
ROBERT
United States · Couple · September 2026
7.0
+Great people both working here and staying here. We came for the Chewa Kulamba ceremony and Elke (the original owner, an ex-pat from Germany) took us there and was really super-kind. And we enjoyed meeting the people that work there and some of the guests as well.
−Sorry, but we really didn't like our room very much.
David G.
United States · Solo · September 2026
3.0
+Dilapidated. Maybe in ancient times it was decent. Not now.
−Shower enclosure was horrible. No warm water at the hands basin.
Fernando
Portugal · Solo · March 2026
10.0
+Everything. Amazing place, great shower and facilities. The people were friendly and the local food was absolutely fantastic. We recommend it to any traveler.
Leonhard
Germany · Family · September 2025
10.0
+As advertised, Tiko ist he real Africa. We stayed for three days and had a great time! We were welcomed with open arms right from the beginning. Our kids (ages 7, 9 and 15 yrs) quickly connected with the local kids, despite some language difficulties, and were mostly to be found either on the football field or somewhere in the yard running around. We adults were shown the local projets: the compost programm, the internet cafe and the area. Throughout are stay we were invited to a service at church, were taken on a trip to the surrounding areas, got to see the initiation dance for young women and were taken to a nearby village to see a ghost dance at night. All very impressive experiences that you dont get to see with your usual tourist guide. And it is a win-win-situation: the local people and the project profit from tourists and the tourists get to see real local life apart from the usual tourist programms. Accommodation is basic, but has all one needs. The food is nothing fancy but tasty and you can eat local food if you like, you will be fed three times a day. They offer different activities and workshops that will give you an deeper understanding of the people and the area. The
Pieter
Zambia · Family · September 2025
8.0
“Adequate and convenient, easy-going and very affordable.”
+Conveniently located along the main road, yet very quiet, the place has a relaxed and easy-going atmosphere. We were lucky to get any accommodation at all, with everywhere else being booked full due to the Kulamba ceremony. This is a community centre, focused on helping the local population to improve farming and other livelihood practices, so the accommodation is not their core business. Our room was basic but adequate and there is electricity 24-7 and WiFi. The centre employs mostly unschooled local staff and therefore there are some language barriers. The restaurant uses home-grown products, including vegetables and herbs, cultivated in large baskets. You actually see where your organic vegetables are coming from, this is the most efficient and transparent farm-to-fork chain possible. In short, this place is not for the high-class luxury-loving tourist, but top notch for people who want to experience the real Zambia, characterised by rustic living style and warm hospitality, characteristic of Zambian culture.
Kristine
Denmark · Couple · June 2025
10.0
“Exceptional”
+a really good project. the place offers many exciting tours and activities, such as visits to local villages, local schools and religious communities, authentic Gule Wamkulu, workshops and much more. We were lucky enough to be invited to a party on site, with all the locals, music, dance, plays, local food, and traditional dances. It's not a luxury hotel, but it has the facilities you need, and it's really nice for the price.
Suzanne
United Kingdom · Couple · May 2025
8.0
“Very good”
Michael
South Africa · Solo · August 2024
6.0
“Friendly staff and value for money”
+Good value for money
−Dark

Good to know

Check-in & check-out
Check-in from 12:00 · check-out until 12:00
Pets
Pets on request

Facilities at a glance

About this place

Choose your unit

7 room types

Budget Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

Deluxe Double Room

Cottage with Garden View

Standard Double Room

Empty Lot

Single Bed In Female Dormitory Room

What this place offers

Parking

Food & drink

Services

Family

Outdoor

General

Location

Address

Questions about this stay

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Is parking available?

Can I add breakfast?

Guest reviews

Good to know

Check-in & check-out

Pets

Guest reviews