Msandile River Lodge

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 9.4
Rated superb

Staff

9.5

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Msandile River Lodge in Kakumbi offers family rooms with private bathrooms, garden or river views, and amenities such as free toiletries and a work desk. Ground-floor units feature walk-in showers and sofas. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy a sun terrace, garden, open-air bath, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and free WiFi in public areas. Additional facilities include a restaurant, bar, outdoor fireplace, and picnic area. Dining Experience: The traditional restaurant serves international cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and dairy-free options. A coffee shop and outdoor seating area provide additional dining options. Convenient Location: Located 35 km from Mfuwe Airport and 8 km from the World Wild Life Monument, the lodge offers easy access to local attractions. Private check-in and check-out, paid shuttle service, and a tour desk enhance the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular facilities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Private parking
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast

Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.5)

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Private parking available on-site

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Guests who stayed here loved

Laura
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Loved the location, the food was good too and the staff were super friendly. The guides were super knowledgeable too. Highly recommend.”
Pia
Australia Australia
“The setting is fantastic, the team is welcoming and the guides are good at their jobs. It was luxury being able to choose between great birdwatching around camp or lounging by the pool between the safaris!”
Harald
Norway Norway
“The lodge is perfectly located and the staff were absolutely fantastic. The park is also one of the best places to see leopards in addition to lions and wild dogs.”
Sibongani
Zambia Zambia
“Amazing experience, the staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The lodge is beautiful and the food was excellent.”
Geoffrey
South Africa South Africa
“Fantastic experiece. Best Game Reserve, Isaac great Driver/ Guide. Loved the whole experience. We hope to return next year Well trained and pleaset staff Great accommadation”
Zulu
Zambia Zambia
“The proximity to wildlife was an excellent experience. The tours were so informative”
Jackie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were wonderful and could not have been more helpful, kind, or professional. Lungi, the guide was superb, very knowledgeable, and we had some epic sightings. We loved the sundowners and drinks around the campfire. We felt like members of...”
Andrew
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent Value for money lodge very close to the South Luwangwe park.it was 1x our from the airport and a short bay ride across the river from the lodge. The guide , Isaac, was brilliant being so knowledgable on all flora and fauna.You have 2...”
Merijn
Netherlands Netherlands
“We had a great stay at Msandile. We stayed at one of the safari ensuite tents and the bed was very comfortable and everything very clean. The food is very nice, fresh and plenty. The owner (Chloe) is really making sure you have a great time. Isaac...”
Liping
China China
“酒店位置极佳！河对岸就能看到大象、长颈鹿或者河马。它们也可能过河拜访帐篷屋呢！可谓又期待又紧张啊！ 员工十分热情友善！ 每天两次巡游能看到很多动物和漂亮的鸟儿，不虚此行！ 虽然不太对中国胃，但对于习惯西餐的人来说三餐很棒！”

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Food & Drink

Breakfast

  • Exceptional breakfast included with select options or available at the property for US$0.10 per person.
  • Served daily
    05:30 to 11:00
  • Cuisine
    Full English/Irish
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    International
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free
  • Ambiance
    Traditional
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House rules

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Check-in
From 13:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Msandile River Lodge 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.

Payment before arrival via bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.