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About this property
Just 10 minutes' drive from the centre of Lilongwe, Kumbali Country Lodge is situated on a 650-hectare forest reserve and dairy farm. The lodge has a garden with outdoor pool. The spacious, thatched rooms have their own entrance and a private bathroom. The beds are draped with a mosquito net. Kumbali's restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Fine cuisine, including home-grown vegetables and dairy products are offered. Drinks can be enjoyed at the well-stocked bar. Activities in the surroundings include bird watching, forest walks, visits to the Kumbali Cultural Village and the Permaculture Centre at the Kusamala Institute of Agriculture and Ecology. Lilongwe International Airport is a 40-minute drive from Kumbali Country Lodge.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Most popular facilities
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Free WiFi
- Airport shuttle
- Free parking
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Bar
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Guests who stayed here loved
John
South Africa“The grounds were fantastic. Service a little slow. Food is not the best.”- Hayley
United Kingdom“This lodge is a tranquil luxury oasis in a location you wouldn’t expect. A lot of effort had been put into amazing customer service, beautiful gardens and lovely food. The room was well appointed and was a great ending to our 2 week trip.” - Lisa United Kingdom“Peaceful and the new game reserve looks great - the owner took our kids on a drive. The staff were very friendly.”
- Hannah United Kingdom“Peaceful location, fantastic rooms that are clean and comfortable with excellent staff. The food and drinks are good with a good breakfast. The grounds, gardens and game park are lovely to enjoy a stroll or drive, we particularly liked the...”
- Henry
Malawi“The customer service was top notch and room was so comfy. We liked the view and the food was nice” - Nkhambule Malawi“Kumbali is such a beautiful place. And has the greenest grass I have ever seen. The staff was friendly, the room super clean. The food was great. Stunning views!”
Susan South Africa“Beautiful lodge in a beautiful setting. Room very comfortable and clean. Good restaurant. Staff very helpful and efficient.”- Ruth
Netherlands“A peaceful retreat but still close to the city. My room was clean and very comfortable, the food was delicious and the staff were super friendly and helpful” - Julie
Norway“Great staff, beautiful gardens and surroundings, spacious and cozy rooms. The food was great as well. Ideal for a quiet getaway, but still close enough to the town.” - Simon United Kingdom“Very relaxing place - beautiful grounds and a nice pool Food is good - not exceptional but good”
Quality rating
Hosted by Guy, Maureen, John & Jes Pickering
Property surroundings
Restaurants
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican • American • British • French • Italian • Mediterranean • Portuguese • Steakhouse • Local • International • South African
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly • Romantic
- Dietary optionsHalal • Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Prices for cots and extra beds are not included in the total price, and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
Please inform Kumbali Country 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.
