Kumbali Country Lodge

Name: Kumbali Country Lodge
Address: Salima Road, Lilongwe, Malawi, Salima Road, Malawi
Rating: 9.1

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Salima Road, Lilongwe

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Excellent location

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Scored 9.1

Rated superb

1/45

Property highlights

Breakfast
Very good breakfast
Parking
Free parking, Private parking, On-site parking
Views
Balcony, View, Garden view, Mountain view
Free WiFi
Internet services
Shuttle service
Airport shuttle, Shuttle service

About the Owners Guy and Maureen Pickering emigrated to Malawi in 1991 with their young children John and Jes. While Guy worked in the tobacco industry, Maureen started Nature’s Gift Dairy producing yoghurt, cheese, and fruit juice. In 1998 they found themselves looking for a new farm and put in the successful bid for Capital Hill Dairy. They found tobacco and dairy farming were not making ends meet so they opened their home as a B&B to supplement their income. Word quickly spread about their delicious food and “homey” atmosphere and their bed and breakfast has turned into Kumbali Lodge, one of Malawi’s most luxurious accommodation options.

KUMBALI COUNTRY LODGE Kumbali Country Lodge is a private lodge situated on a 650 hectare forest reserve and dairy farm in Lilongwe, Malawi. Only 10 minutes from the capital city along a quiet traffic-free road. Stylish, relaxed and informal, it is the perfect stopover to other travel destinations such as Lake Malawi. For Professional Travelers or Tourists, Kumbali Country Lodge offers you the best accommodation Lilongwe can offer. 16 individual thatched suites offer comfortable and spacious accommodation. Private entrance, en-suite bathroom and veranda. Internet and laundry services. Fine cuisine, including home-grown vegetables and dairy products. Kumbali’s easy-going hosts ensure cheerful, attentive hospitality allowing guests freedom to enjoy the peace of the farm. Bird-life, indigenous forest walks, Kumbali Cultural Village and Kusamala Institute of Agriculture & Ecology offer additional interest.

Kumbali: Kumbali Country Lodge is situated on a 650 hectare forest reserve and dairy farm making it ideal for some outdoor fun. We have 4 marked farm routes: 5km, 8km, 11km & 21km as well as shorter walks. These are great for mountain biking, jogging or just a casual walk. Lilongwe: The quiet capital of Malawi, Lilongwe is divided into New and Old Towns. The Old Town is where to go for bustling stores, markets, cafes, hotels, and restaurants. The New Town houses embassies, international aid organizations, and corporate headquarters. A large expat population has made Lilongwe a very Western city, and a perfect stopping point for tired travelers to relax and pick up some essentials for their trip to the country’s wildlife reserves or to the beaches of Lake Malawi.

Host name

Guy, Maureen, John & Jes Pickering

Languages spoken

Afrikaans,English,French

Facilities

Outdoor swimming pool
Free WiFi
Airport shuttle
Restaurant

Reviews

Scored 9.1

Rated superb

Location

Cleanliness

Value for money

High score for Lilongwe

Low score for Lilongwe

Guests who stayed here loved:

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...”
Henry
Malawi
“The customer service was top notch and room was so comfy. We liked the view and the food was nice”
Susan
South Africa
“Beautiful lodge in a beautiful setting. Room very comfortable and clean. Good restaurant. Staff very helpful and efficient.”
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.”
Konzekerani
United Kingdom
“The customer service was amazing and it’s a lively location”
Ulrika
Sweden
“The location and its surrounding is so peaceful and relaxing!”
Alice
United Kingdom
“Beautiful grounds, spacious and comfortable rooms, relaxing atmosphere, fantastic staff and incredible set dinner.”
Yvette
South Africa
“Thank you, Geraldine and staff, for another great stay at Kumbali. The open spaces, tranquility, attention to detail, and food, as always, were all perfect. See you again...”
Philip
Austria
“A very comfortable and relaxing stay in a quiet rural location. The owners and staff are very friendly and helpful. I look forward to staying again soon!!”
Yvette
South Africa
“My second time at Kumbali & just as outstanding as the first visit. Mike, Geraldine, all the restaurant/bar/ground staff & Chef.... thank you for an amazing two days. Your...”

Superior Queen Room

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Bed: 1 large double bed

538 feet² Ensuite bathroom Hot tub Balcony Bath or shower Garden view Pool view Mountain view Free WiFi

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Deluxe Room

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Bed: 1 large double bed

646 feet² Ensuite bathroom Hot tub Balcony Bath or shower Garden view Pool view Mountain view Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room

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Bed: 1 double bed

431 feet² Private bathroom Bath or shower Free toiletries Wardrobe or closet Garden view Pool with a view Electric kettle Free WiFi

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Quality rating

Booking.com rated the quality of this property as 4 out of 5 based on factors such as facilities, size, location and services provided.

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Property surroundings

Salima Road, Lilongwe, Malawi

—Excellent location

Property description

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...

Check-in
From 14:00 to 19:30
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
Cash
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
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

0 - 2 years

Cot upon request

Free

Extra bed upon request

US$80 per child, per night

3 - 12 years

Extra bed upon request

US$80 per child, per night

13+ years

Extra bed upon request

US$100 per person, per night

Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

The maximum number of extra beds and cots allowed is dependent on the room you choose. Please check your selected room for the maximum capacity.

All cots and extra beds are subject to availability.
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.
If you want to request something specific, you can do that after you choose your rate.

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This property is part of our Preferred Partner Programme. It is committed to providing commendable service and good value. It will pay us a higher commission if you make a booking.

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