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Kumbali Country Lodge

3.5 star property

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Front of property
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds
Interior
Garden
Standard Twin Room | Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Capital Hill Dairy Farm Plot 9 and 11, Area 44 Lilongwe 3 Malawi, Lilongwe
  • Place, Kumbali Cultural Village
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Place, Lilongwe Wildlife Centre
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Place, Lilongwe City Mall
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Airport, Lilongwe (LLW-Kamuzu Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Executive Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Standard Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, memory-foam beds

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Exterior
Latitude 13 Degrees
Lilongwe
  • Pool
  • Spa
  • Kids’ pool
  • Parking included
4.4 out of 5, Excellent, 118 reviews
The price is €156
includes taxes & fees
11 Jul - 12 Jul
Latitude 13 Degrees

About this property

Kumbali Country Lodge

An outdoor pool, a restaurant and a 24-hour fitness centre are available at this lodge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a bar/lounge, a conference centre and coffee/tea in a common area. Housekeeping is not available.
Kumbali Country Lodge offers 16 air-conditioned accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors, and features complimentary bottles of water and coffee/tea makers. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. This individually furnished accommodation has separate sitting areas and includes desks. Memory foam beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 41-inch LCD televisions come with satellite channels.

Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre.

Children aged under 12 years old are not allowed in the swimming pool without adult supervision.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Kumbali Country Lodge, you'll be within walking distance of Kumbali Cultural Village. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.
  • Free buffet breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self-parking and Motorhome/coach/lorry parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Services include babysitting, dry cleaning/laundry and a concierge
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym and hiking/biking trails
  • 13 minutes by car from Parliament Building and 13 minutes from Kamuzu Mausoleum
  • Airport pick-up, beach and local-area shuttle service available for a fee
Kumbali Country Lodge offers its guests an outdoor pool and a 24-hour fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

Business amenities include a business centre and 2 meeting rooms. Event space at this lodge measures 323 square feet (30 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at the business-friendly Kumbali Country Lodge. You'll have access to the outdoor pool at a partner property. An area shuttle within 40 kilometres and a shuttle from the airport to the hotel (available 24 hours) are available for a fee. Self parking is free.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 3.5-star Lilongwe lodge.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Kumbali Country Lodge has a restaurant on site.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour airport pick-up shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Area shuttle (surcharge) up to 40 kilometres
  • Beach shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining
  • Private picnics

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Ecotours
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Outdoor pool
  • Outdoor pool (guest access)

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Mini-fridge
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • No housekeeping service
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre (323 square foot of space)

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • On a river
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Doorbell and phone notification
  • No lift (single-level property)
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2004
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Mosquito nets
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Memory foam mattress
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 41-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Champagne service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Meal delivery service
  • Mini-fridge
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning
  • Ceiling fan
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Individual furnishings
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Portable fan
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 9:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 24 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
If you are planning to arrive after 5:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for MWK 50.0 per day.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: MWK 76000 per vehicle (maximum occupancy 5)
  • Rollaway bed fee: MWK 50.0 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Kumbali Country Lodge offers transfers from the airport (fees may apply). Please contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation 24 hours prior to arrival with your arrival details. The front desk at this property is open daily from 7 AM - 9 PM.
Guests arriving after 5:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6 AM to 10 PM
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Free in-room WiFi has a 1-device limit.

Property is also known as

Kumbali Country Lodge Lilongwe
Kumbali Country Lodge
Kumbali Country Lilongwe
Kumbali Country
Kumbali Country Hotel Lilongwe
Kumbali Country Lodge Lodge
Kumbali Country Lodge Lilongwe
Kumbali Country Lodge Lodge Lilongwe

Kumbali Country Lodge Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 33 out of 39 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 5 out of 39 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 39 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 39 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 39 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely pool and grounds. Very nice friendly ambience.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Best atmosphere/ hotel in Lilongwe
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place. Beautiful with great staff. The only issue is the intermittent wifi.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Francois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Loved my stay

It is a beautiful place with warm friendly staff. Fod was great.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

benoit

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I have been to a lot of hotels in Lilongwe over the years and this is hands down the best. Located in a quiet 600 hectares park with its own gamereseve, but only 15 mins from anywhere downtown, it’s a quiet, beautiful, reliable place. There is a vey nice garden with paths, a castle (!), a great restaurant and a beautiful swimming pool. The bungalow/rooms are spacious and have a feel of authenticity. This is the place to go
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Navaneetha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a nice natural setting, and I liked the quietness of being with nature.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I cannot recommend Kumbali Country Lodge enough! From the moment I arrived, I felt like I had stepped into a peaceful garden sanctuary. The lodge is set on a beautiful working farm, with a game conservation program which gives it a unique, rustic-chic charm that you just won't find in a standard city hotel. The suite was spacious, well decorated and extremely clean. The lodge staff went out of their way to make me feel very welcome. The onsite restaurant had a varied menu and the food was excellent. Overall, it was an excellent experience and I wish that I could have stayed longer.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I can't say enough about this superb hotel. Located out of town in a completely tranquil location, providing a perfect night's sleep. Food in the restaurant was consistently delicious over our four night stay, with local produce from the farm presented inventively., and a fully stocked bar! But the real asset is the staff - all of whom could not do enough for us. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Josiah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed for 5 nights. Our experience was excellent. The staff and service were great (and upgraded us to a larger room after an incident with ants), the food was also great (try the chocolate pudding!), and nature is easily accessible throughout the property. The only minor downside is the rough road leading up to the lodge. Though most roads in remote villages of Malawi are nowhere near as bad, it just became time-consuming to enter and exit the property. Altogether a 5/5
Verified

6/10 Okay

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Property is in secluded and safe area. This is major attraction Lots of ants in the bathroom. Thjs must be dealt with right a way Decor in room,needs update including new furniture, new paint, new closets. Kumbali must have stable internet for patrons to use. Kumbali to make sure there is uninterrupted water service. Kumbali to set up a Fitness room. . .
Stayed 17 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

MITSURU

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
大変満足している。
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pascale

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastique domaine, une perle
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aart Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wat een prachtige plek was dit! Toen ik het terrein opkwam kwam er direct gevoel van rust over mij. Omgeving is prachtig, restaurant is heerlijk en er hangt een fijne sfeer. Maar de service is echt datgene waar ze voor mij in uitblinken. Ze doen er alles aan om je verblijf zonder zorgen te laten verlopen en zijn ontzettend vriendelijk. Ik voelde mij echt in de watten gelegd worden.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Luc

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The perfect getaway…rustic, romantic, restful and simply amazing. The safari style 2 kilometers to get here is worth it. The food is great, the menu varied, the staff attentive and kind and the owners are congenial…the room is amazing and you feel that you want to stay longer…
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Th setting is beautiful. The monkeys greeted us several times. The pool was clean. The bathroom in our room was beautiful. Breakfast choices were fantastic and tasty. The smell of mold in our arrival was overwhelming. We asked for the aircon to help dry the air and remove the smell but it was broken. We were promised that it would be fixed the same day. It was not fixed. That night it rained and the roof leaked several places, hence the mold and therefore the smell. Another room was never offered even though we mentioned something right away about the smell.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely setting in the countryside. Outstanding service throughout our stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved working with the staff. The personalized attention to the guests needs was exceptional! The food is the best I have eaten in Lilongwe. The only thing that could be improved is the wifi access. It was very unreliable and I had to ho purchase my own mifi To be able to work
Stayed 8 nights in Feb 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Relaxing location with superior service.

Having to travel to Lilongwe for business I looked for a hotel with superior service and comfort and am pleased to say Kumbali hit the mark. The staff were extremely polite and responsive to requests. They were proactive in every manner. The managers took the time to address me by my name. The rooms were very large and comfortable. We took advantage of the airport transport and used their car service a few times, which was timely and safe. The food service was also good. Best of all while this would be a great place for a vacation, as I was on business the WiFi service was perfect. Fast and reliable.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2020
Verified

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful nature.. quite environment. We relaxed a lot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Un hôtel unique dans un cadre exceptionnel !

Magnifique hôtel à l'architecture soignée : un lieu unique dans un site magnifique, au contact de la nature et des animaux, avec une très belle atmosphère, loin des bruits de la capitale. Le Kumbali est aussi une ferme et un ranch. Un parc permet de faire de très belles balades et on peut aussi se promener dans le village voisin. Excellente table, l'une des meilleurs du pays, avec des produits de la ferme. Les chambres sont spacieuses, confortables et donnent toutes sur le jardin. Personnel très compétent et extrêmement aimable, qui vous accueille véritablement. Service de transfert pour l'aéroport.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really wonderful lodge. Great facilities, tasty fresh food & wonderful staff. If you have to travel through Lilongwe I could not think a better place would be available
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

JeanF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful property outside the city; enjoyed the ride through the village and surrounding area before moving into the chaos of Lilongwe. Food was spectacular
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

EmilyBording

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I enjoyed my stay tremendously. Everyone one exceptionally kind and helpful. The bed was beautifully comfortable and I relaxed in the large the bathtub. My room was too close to the car park and noise was a little much, although there are many other rooms that are further away. The grounds were a treat to experience and the restaurant had the best home made yogurt, feta and coffee. The organic vegetable are worth the trip all the way from California.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kathryne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A true retreat in Malawi

Kumbali Lodge is a true retreat in Malawi, the warm heart of Africa. It's about a 30-40 minute drive from the airport (with traffic), and part of the drive traverses a traditional village over a bumpy dirt road. The lodge is situated on 200 acres of some of the most beautiful land in Malawi; very private and serene. Individual rooms are attached, but interiors resemble chalets with high ceilings and thatched roofs. Fans in every room. Electricity and water are reliable; something I've never expected or found in other lodging in Malawi. The food is a real treat. We looked forward to dinner every night. Dinners run $25 for a 3-course meal, and it's worth every penny. Breakfast is included, and is cooked to order or you can choose from the buffet. Don't miss the yoghurt, which is made from their on-site dairy farm. The team at Malawi went above and beyond to make sure that our group of 7 had everything that we needed. Tipping is done at the end of your stay so that everyone can be rewarded (including groundskeepers, etc.) . We tipped heavily because the service was - truly - exceptional.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This was our second visit,as good as the first two years ago. Guy and Maureen are very welcoming as are the rest of the staff, a great atmosphere and beautiful surroundings made our visit to Malawi very special.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2018