Reviews of Lilayi Lodge 4 stars
Lilayi Road, Lilayi, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia
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Reviewed: 31 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewI am a recurrent visitor of that place. Always very well maintained and very friendly staff. Large choice of food and wine.
Nothing. Sometimes a bit crowdy when people just come for the day.
Reviewed: 24 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBeautiful location, very clean and well organised, amazing staff!
I would have wanted to stay longer
Reviewed: 5 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewBreakfast was great, my husband and I enjoyed the same immensely.
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.
Hello Ruth Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our environment to be peaceful and serene as well as letting us know that you appreciated your breakfast so much. We are always happy to try to accommodate late check outs, but that is not always possible. We are however happy for our check out guests to stay on at the lodge (after checkout) to enjoy a few extra hours poolside or to take advantage of our walking trails and game drives. Kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservations.
Hello Ruth Thank you very much for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our environment to be peaceful and serene as well as letting us know that you appreciat… Show more
Reviewed: 2 August 2025 · Stayed in August 2025
Verified reviewLoved the staff and facilities very welcoming and exceptional 👏
Dinner was not so good but breakfast was.
Hello Stacy Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your visit to Lilayi. We will forward your comments and ratings to our General Manager. Kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservations Team.
Hello Stacy Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your visit to Lilayi. We will forward your comments and ratings to our General Manager. Kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservatio… Show more
Reviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in June 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 27 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewExcellent lodge with quality service, meals, and lovely rooms in a park location!
Hello and thank you for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We will forward your ratings to our General Manager. Kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservations Team.
Reviewed: 11 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 8 July 2025 · Stayed in July 2025
Verified reviewStaff 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.
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.
Reviewed: 3 May 2025 · Stayed in May 2025
Verified reviewA peaceful, quiet lodge with lovely bungalow accomodation set in very attractive gardens. Food was delicious and staff attentive.
Morning Charles Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Lilayi. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay and that you found the food to be delicious and the staff attentive. We will surely let everyone know. All the best and Kind regards Lilayi Reservations Team
Morning Charles Thank you for taking the time to review your stay at Lilayi. We are pleased to know that you enjoyed your stay and that you found the food to be delicious and the staff attentive. We will surely let everyone know. All the be… Show more
Reviewed: 7 April 2025 · Stayed in April 2025
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Verified reviewReviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewThe environment is safe and peaceful. Food is delicious. It's spacious for kids to run around and play. We saw beautiful giraffes. The hot water for bathing is available all day
The towels are a bit old. At times service is slow at the restaurant. The bath robes in our room seemed to not have been changed for a while,they had spiders breeding in
Hello Malundu Very many thanks for taking the time to let us know your thoughts on your stay at Lilayi Lodge earlier this month. We were delighted to her that you found our food delicious and the environment spacious. Spotting the giraffe in the park is always a special experience. We have relayed you comments with regards to your feelings about the restaurant service as well as the towels and robes, and look to making improvements. We wish you well in the new year and hope you will get the opportunity to visit Lilayi Lodge again. Kind regards Lilayi Reservations Team.
Hello Malundu Very many thanks for taking the time to let us know your thoughts on your stay at Lilayi Lodge earlier this month. We were delighted to her that you found our food delicious and the environment spacious. Spotting the giraffe … Show more
Reviewed: 5 January 2025 · Stayed in January 2025
Verified reviewReviewed: 20 December 2024 · Stayed in December 2024
Verified reviewGreat breakfast options, wonderful peaceful atmosphere Many activities to do if you choose. Nice game drive full of many herbivores.
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.
Hello Kealy Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at our Lodge. We do appreciate your feedback and will let the staff know you found the atmosphere peaceful and enjoyed your game drive. We have taken on board your thoughts on the directions to the lodge and have passed on your thought to management. We do hope you will be able to visit again in the not too distant future. Kind regards Lilayi reservations Team
Hello Kealy Many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at our Lodge. We do appreciate your feedback and will let the staff know you found the atmosphere peaceful and enjoyed your game drive. We have taken on board your thoughts on… Show more
Reviewed: 6 December 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewVery peaceful -
Reviewed: 8 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewPeaceful and luxurious, food and wine are amazing. Gorgeous cabins.
Good morning Jeremy Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are delighted that you found the Lodge to be peaceful and luxurious and that you enjoyed your food, wine and gorgeous cabins. We will relay your review to all our staff. They will be delighted to know that the hard work with which they perform their jobs is so highly valued. We look forward to welcoming you back to the lodge in the not too distant future. All the best and kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservations Team
Good morning Jeremy Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are delighted that you found the Lodge to be peaceful and luxurious and that you enjoyed your food, wine and gorgeous cabins. We will relay you… Show more
Reviewed: 3 November 2024 · Stayed in November 2024
Verified reviewBeautiful 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.
Nothing at all. Couldn't have asked for more
Good morning Penny Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are delighted that you enjoyed the time you spent at Lilayi and that you felt comfortable and well looked after. We will relay your review to all our staff and especially the Chef and kitchen staff with regard the 'soup of the day'. The masseuse was delighted that you enjoyed your massage so as to have had a second. We look forward to welcoming you back to the lodge in the not too distant future. All the best and kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservations Team
Good morning Penny Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are delighted that you enjoyed the time you spent at Lilayi and that you felt comfortable and well looked after. We will relay your review to a… Show more
Reviewed: 28 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
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Verified reviewReviewed: 8 October 2024 · Stayed in October 2024
Verified reviewLocation, 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.
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).
Morning Pamela Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at Lilayi. We are pleased to hear that you found the lodge to be well laid out and comfortable and the staff were helpful and made you feel welcome. Access to the Lodge via directions on Google are a little tricky. We are in the process of trying to assist drivers/taxi drivers with more road signs. Assistance from the Lodge with a pin and map is also available to assist with directions. We have relayed to the Chef and the Lodge General Manager your helpful comment on the A La Carte Restaurant menu labeling with regard lack of information on the gluten free content of the dishes. All the best and Kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservations Team
Morning Pamela Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at Lilayi. We are pleased to hear that you found the lodge to be well laid out and comfortable and the staff were helpful and made you feel welcome. Access to the Lod… Show more
Reviewed: 22 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewWhere 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!
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.
Hello Margaret Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are thrilled to know that you found Lilayi lodge a relaxing respite and that you enjoyed all the facilities. We do wish you well and look forward to welcoming you back to the Lodge in the near future. Your comments have been passed on to the Staff who are always pleased to receive guest feedback. Take care All the very best Lilayi Lodge Reservations Team
Hello Margaret Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at the Lodge. We are thrilled to know that you found Lilayi lodge a relaxing respite and that you enjoyed all the facilities. We do wish you well and look forward to … Show more
Reviewed: 15 September 2024 · Stayed in September 2024
Verified reviewIt’s very clean. Beautiful grounds
The towels could be better.
Hello Cheelo Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at our Lodge. We are pleased to know your thoughts on the Lodge. Thank you too, for your general rating. Very well received. We will pass on your thoughts to the staff. All the best and Kind regards Lilayi Lodge Reservations Team.
Hello Cheelo Very many thanks for taking the time to review your stay at our Lodge. We are pleased to know your thoughts on the Lodge. Thank you too, for your general rating. Very well received. We will pass on your thoughts to the staff… Show more