I would have wanted to stay longer

Beautiful location, very clean and well organised, amazing staff!

Stayed in August 2025

The check out time was early. It would have been nice to leave say by 12:00 so as to allow us stay a bit longer.

Breakfast was great, my husband and I enjoyed the same immensely.

Stayed in August 2025

The wine degustation was good but the meal served with it was very little, too little. It would deserve a better balance between the quantity of wine (for a degustation) and the quantity of food to try each wine.

Staff paying attention. Nice walks around the private property, up to 10 km. Nice chalet, well equipped. Very good foof. Used to safaris, I was not really looking for a game drive, just a sunset drive: however, I hugely appreciated my driver (Sonet) and well as the game that we could see (not always visble in other big parks in SA, or in other countries). Sonet did know a lot of very interesting things of which a bit about insects (I am an enthomologist). I will come back with my wife next time.

Stayed in July 2025

A peaceful, quiet lodge with lovely bungalow accomodation set in very attractive gardens. Food was delicious and staff attentive.

Stayed in May 2025

Not knowing about the different ways to get their when the yango and google maps sent us to a road that was closed after a rainfall. There should be a message or instructions on how to get there under these circumstances.

Great breakfast options, wonderful peaceful atmosphere Many activities to do if you choose. Nice game drive full of many herbivores.

Stayed in December 2024

Very peaceful -

Stayed in November 2024

Nothing at all. Couldn't have asked for more

Beautiful place. Clean and spacious. The staff were exceptionally good at making me feel comfortable and well looked after. Fantastic massage, so good I had to have another one the next day. Amazing soup of the day ( creamy butternut squash). The Impalas gracefully walking around just felt so natural.

Stayed in November 2024

Condition of road to reach property was bumpy and taxi driver struggled to find the location. Family rooms are cramped leaving little room for suitcases etc. No obvious facilities for lunch, afternoon tea or snacks, especially if visitor has no transport to access other places. Menu was not clearly labelled regarding gluten free foods, which caused an issue for one of our party. (Staff did their best to support us on this).

Location, ability to walk and observe animals safely. Chalets, particularly double chalets were well laid out and comfortable. Facilities were good. Staff were very helpful and made us feel welcome.

Stayed in October 2024

Not the lodge's fault, but there are so many flies following me on the walking trails that they got in the way of enjoying a peaceful quiet walk at times. I used the insect repellant but they didn't seem to care.

Where to begin with how incredible my stay at Lilayi Lodge was!!! I spent two weekends at the lodge as a relaxing respite from a stressful time at work. You will feel so far from city life, though it's so close to Lusaka. The grounds feel like a magical oasis away from all stress. I enjoyed going on long walks on the hiking trails and seeing all the wild animals roaming the grounds, the fabulous wine and delicious food, the gorgeous chalets and patio, and getting a massage on my patio. Lilayi Lodge thinks of everything, even creating a WhatsApp group for the guest to communicate any room service needs or general questions. The attention to detail in everything was impeccable. I recommend anyone needing a weekend of peace, a girl's trip, or a romantic retreat to go to Lilayi!

Stayed in September 2024

The towels could be better.

It’s very clean. Beautiful grounds

Stayed in September 2024

Serene location on the outskirts of Lusaka, home to antelope, zebra, warthogs, giraffe and more. Delicious food, wine and friendly professional staff. Sit on your private deck and wait for the animals to come to you. Perfect spot to recover from jet lag and get an introduction to safari life.

Stayed in August 2024

Lovely hotel set in a large fenced area with a lovely pool and attentive staff. There are nature trails and a game drive where you might see giraffes, warthog, monkeys and different varieties of antelope.

Stayed in August 2024

everything apart from location

Beautiful but out of Town

Stayed in June 2024

I have very little to critique - the only thing i would say would to maybe work on the lunch/dinner menu a little more as it is the same menu for lunch and dinner.

This place was amazing! It was calm, clean and had a lot of lovely animals to observe from the room patios. They really paid attention to all of the details and I think it was the best hotel/accommodation I have ever stayed in.

Stayed in May 2024

The food was amazing. The staff were great. The wine is a must try. Overall experience was 100%

Stayed in May 2024

The lodge is situated in a beautiful game park, with a range of comfortable dining areas. We loved exploring the gardens around the chalets and the beautiful lawn, which welcomes a range of animals from time to time!

Stayed in April 2024

not easy to find

A mazing staff and rooms, wiew, out side was wild bird and antilopes

Stayed in April 2024

We didn't see much of the animals but this being the end of the rainy season, there were many places to hide and no need to go to the hotel grounds for water. The food could have been better and we had the impression that despite ambitions, some skills and knowledge were missing.

A little hard to find but worth the effort. A calm oasis next to a chaotic city. Very friendly staff and reasonably good food. Nice spacious bungalows with pleasant terrace and view.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing. Although it was at the to end of my price range it was still great value for money.

This is an amazing destination close to Lusaka. Loved the location in the heart of nature. I came for just a few days to recuperate during a heavy work schedule and needed to turn my health around. The staff were amazing. Thank you team Lilayi.

Stayed in March 2024

Lusaka traffic! Travelling from the airport to the lodge during rush hour was very slow.

The friendliness of all the staff, the fabulous lodgesl rooms and the food! All magnificent. This was the best holiday location we have ever had.

Stayed in February 2024

Nothing

Friendly and helpful staff. Great food and good location.

Stayed in March 2024

Staff setting up for a conference when you are having breakfast is a bit disturbing. But I suppose that cant really be avoided.

Lilayi is a lovely place, a haven just outside Lusaka. We have been many times before and every time it is TOP! The vehicle came to collect us from the airstrip which is a wonderful service.

Stayed in March 2024

The directions on google maps lead you to a dead end in the middle of no where. Front desk seem to be aware but do nothing to solve the problem. We spent more than 30 min "lost" trying to find out how to reach the resort. Management and the website should advise guests as to the reference point on google maps to drive to from which there are signs to the lodge.

The ambiance and food were good. The rooms very clean comfortable and well appointed.

Stayed in February 2024

The breakfast buffet was not well stocked.

The scenery.

Stayed in February 2024