Reviews of Ng'ona Lodge
opposite Majete Game Reserve entrance, Maganga Village, Chikwawa, Maganga, Malawi
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Reviewed: 13 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location and facilities. Lovely staff and very helpful. So peaceful.
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Reviewed: 21 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 15 June 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewProximity to the Shire River and the Majete National Park. Lovely atmosphere.
Reviewed: 21 May 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
Verified reviewStaff were a particular strength. Helpful before and during our stay. Food excellent as was the room.
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Reviewed: 4 April 2025 · Stayed in March 2025
Verified reviewVery well located on the river and close to the park
Reviewed: 9 January 2025 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewThis is such a fantastic wonderful place to stay! The pool is stunning overlooking the shire river and Monica and Ruari are fantastic hosts and made us feel very welcome, taking the time to chat and get to know us. We locked the food, the breakfast was just Wow!! It’s also perfectly located right by the entrance to Majete Wildlife Reserve. Highly recommended!!
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Reviewed: 26 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewThe most stunning setting for a safari lodge I can remember, overlooking the River Shire. Everything else - food, service, facilities - perfect. Very easy access to the park. Recommended.
Reviewed: 16 July 2024 · Stayed in June 2024
Verified reviewIts a little oasis at the bottom of a very steep, very bumpy track. A fantastic situation overlooking the river with a large, open sided, traditionally constructed sitting and dining area. Monika and Rory are fantastic hosts, extremely friendly and helpful and enjoyable to spend time with. Food is excellent home cooking, the cooked breakfasts after an early morning game drive in neighbouring Majete Park being particularly memorable. Our hut/ chalet was cosy, clean and equipped with all we needed.
Couldn't fault anything
Reviewed: 6 November 2023 · Stayed in November 2023
Verified reviewIt is a peaceful and beautiful place, located next to Shire River and 10min drive from Majete reserve. The lodges are comfortable and well equiped. The food was good and the staff lovely. The owner was welcoming and more than generous. I stayed for 2 days but it felt like longer vacation.
Dear Dragana, Many thanks for your review. It is always a pleasure having lovely people around. We hope to see you again next year. All the best and kind regards, Monika
Reviewed: 31 October 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 17 August 2023 · Stayed in August 2023
Verified reviewFantastic hosts, fantastic location.
Nothing to dislike
Reviewed: 22 July 2023 · Stayed in July 2023
Verified reviewBeautiful place, clean, fantastic breakfast, enjoyed swimming in the pool, great service, overall everything was quite perfect.
The pressure of the hot water in the shower was a bit low.
Reviewed: 31 May 2023 · Stayed in May 2023
Verified reviewWe had a wonderful stay at Ng'ona lodge. The location is outstanding, the view at the river , the beautiful infinity swimming pool, very nice . Ng’ona Lodge is indeed an oasis in the African bush with it's tranquil environment very near the entrance of the NP Majete. It is the most beautiful place we stayed in in Malawi. The staff were welcoming and helpful in every way; The owner Monica is the nicest and most hospitable person you can meet. She gave us the best service you can wish for. It is a mini-paradise where where we had a relaxing time and also fantastic safari's in the park.
Reviewed: 2 May 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewBreakfast was great. Location was good - close to Majete Great pool overlooking the river Owner - Monica - was very chrming
Shower in room was broken
Reviewed: 12 April 2023 · Stayed in April 2023
Verified reviewAmazing place to just go and relax. Wonderful hosts. I totally enjoyed my stay and will definitely return.
Reviewed: 5 January 2023 · Stayed in January 2023
Verified reviewReviewed: 1 November 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
Verified reviewI have travelled extensively and this is one of the most beautiful places I have ever visited. The location overlooking the Shire River with the African bush landscape in the background is spectacular. The splendid "infinity" swimming pool almost spills over into the river. The staff were welcoming and helpful in every way; we were transported to the Majete National Park twice a day at 6am and 4pm and then collected after the game drives. On our return we were greeted by Haggis, the friendliest daxi you will ever meet. You could have a meal at almost any time of day. Everything is kept spotlessly clean, particularly the pool. In short, a mini-paradise where it is wonderful just to relax and enjoy the moment and contemplate the vastness and magnificence of Africa.
I have no negative words to say about this place.
Reviewed: 14 October 2022 · Stayed in October 2022
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