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With river views, Msandile River Lodge is located in Kakumbi and has a restaurant, a shared lounge, bar, garden, year-round outdoor pool and terrace. Both WiFi and private parking are accessible at the lodge free of charge. There's a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Guests at Msandile River Lodge can enjoy a Full English/Irish breakfast. World Wild Life Monument is 4.8 miles from the accommodation. Mfuwe Airport is 22 miles from the property, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.

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
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.2
Value for money
8.9
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...

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

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

    • Msandile River Lodge has 1 restaurant:

      • Restaurant #1
    • Msandile River Lodge offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

      • Hiking
      • Walking tours
      • Open-air bath
      • Swimming pool
    • Room options at Msandile River Lodge include:

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

    • 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.