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Located in the Luangwa National Park, Msandile River Lodge offers accommodations on the riverbanks, ideally located for game viewing. The property offers a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool, a bar and a garden. Full English breakfast options are available every morning at the lodge. A sun terrace is available for guests to use at Msandile River Lodge. Daily game drives are included within the rates.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.7 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.7)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
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1 king bed
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.6
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
9.0
Location
9.7
Free Wifi
6.3
High score for Kakumbi
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Nancy
    United States of America United States of America
    Wow, wow, wow, what a diamond in the bush! This was my 6th trip to different areas in Africa, including Zambia @ different lodges, this was a great surprise, not only for the lodge itself but all the staff that work so hard to make your stay...
  • Chelsea
    Canada Canada
    Great food and staff. Comfortable lounge. Enjoyed the game drives! Thoughtful night watchmen who ensured safety walking back and forth from lounge to room at night. Lots of animal action along river, that was visible from lounge/pool.
  • Philip
    United States of America United States of America
    Great location Great Staff Good food Outstanding Guides
  • Rachel
    United States of America United States of America
    I loved the location, it was truly amazing seeing so many animals. The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic! I would not only recommend Msandile River lodge, i would happily come back and stay again.
  • Nils
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We loved the spot. Next to the river with elephants passing by everyday. A nice pool to cool down. We had an excellent guide Longisana and all the other staff were great too. The food was delicious. We disnt bring USD but the manager was kind to...
  • 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...

Property questions and answers
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  • The description states that game drives are included in the package. Is that one game drive each day or two? What are the times of the game drive(s) please?

    Dear guest, thank you very much for your question. For each night that you are staying at Msandile River Lodge there will be 2 game drives included. ..
    Answered on 12 November 2019
  • Hi, If I get train from Lusaka - Mpika is there transport to your place? Or will I have to catch bus to Chipata? Is there transport from Chipata to yo..

    Morning Jill, You need to go from Lusak to Chipata and then continue to Mfuwe (Eastern Province) there we will be able to collect you from the Nationa..
    Answered on 31 August 2022
  • Hi, can you also arrange pickup from Lilongwe? If so what would be the price of a round way pickup? Thanks

    Good afternoon, Yes we can arrange that. The price is dependent on how many guests are traveling from Malawi to Lilongwe. Sometimes we can propose a t..
    Answered on 3 November 2022
  • Are there rooms with a balcony?

    NO they are not. We are a safari lodge and all our tents and Chalets do not have a balcony
    Answered on 21 December 2022
  • Hi is the camp accessible in December from the 24th to the 27th? We live in Mazabuka and were keen to drive up to stay over Christmas with our 2 sons...

    Hi Emma, Thank you very much for your enquiry. The lodge is accessible in December. For easy access we recommend use of 4x4 vehicles only. Kindly Sen..
    Answered on 21 September 2021
  • Hi Does the double bed chalet and the ensuite tent have a toilet as well as a shower? Many thanks Karen Smedley

    Dear Karen Smedley, Thank you very much for your question. Yes, both out double bed chalets as well as our en-suite tents have their own private toil..
    Answered on 4 November 2019
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Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Traditional
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Dairy-free

Amenities of Msandile River Lodge
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities
  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Airport shuttle
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free Wifi
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Bar
  • Breakfast
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Shower
View
  • River view
  • Landmark view
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Patio
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
Activities
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Hiking
    Additional charge
Food & Drink
  • Coffee house on site
  • Fruit
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Bar
Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
    Front Desk Services
    • Invoice provided
    • Private check-in/out
    • Concierge
    • Tour desk
    Entertainment & Family Services
    • Board games/Puzzles
    Cleaning Services
    • Daily housekeeping
    Safety & security
    • Fire extinguishers
    • Key access
    • 24-hour security
    • Safe
    General
    • Shuttle service
      Additional charge
    • Shared lounge/TV area
    • Designated smoking area
    • Mosquito net
    • Wake-up service
    • Private entrance
    • Packed lunches
    • Fan
    • Family rooms
    • Airport shuttle
      Additional charge
    • Non-smoking rooms
    Outdoor swimming pool
    Free!
    • Open all year
    • All ages welcome
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Beach umbrellas
    Spa
    • Beach chairs/Loungers
    • Open-air bath
    Languages Spoken
    • German
    • English
    • French
    • Dutch

    House rules
    Msandile River Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!

    Check-in
    From 1:00 PM
    You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
    Check-out
    Until 11:00 AM
    Cancellation/ prepayment
    Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
    Children & Beds

    Child policies

    Children of all ages are welcome.

    To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

    Crib and extra bed policies

    Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

    No age restriction
    There's no age requirement for check-in
    Pets
    Pets are not allowed.
    Accepted payment methods
    VisaCash

    The fine print
    Must-know information for guests at this property

    Please inform Msandile River Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

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

    FAQs about Msandile River Lodge

    • Msandile River Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Check-in at Msandile River Lodge is from 1:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

    • Msandile River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Open-air bath
      • Swimming pool
    • The prices at Msandile River Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

    • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

    • Msandile River Lodge is 1.8 miles from the center of Kakumbi. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

    • Room options at Msandile River Lodge include:

      • Chalet
      • Tent
      • Twin