Reviews of Lilayi Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
11 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Lilayi Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa
Mrs M.
Chesterfield
"Lilayi Lodge review"
1 night Arrived 28 Aug 2022
"The hotel was very flexible and accommodating, the room was very good and the food in the restaurant was very good."
See all these reviews: 10n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Paula
Atlanta
"Great - once you get there!"
1 night Arrived 22 Sep 2019
"Really great lodge - however, not for one night unless you want to see the city and life in the capital. The lodge, the food, the setting were great!"
See all these reviews: 7n in Zambia; 5n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 1n in South Africa
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Average
Service:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs B
Billericay
"Lilayi Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 9 Sep 2019
"As our previous review"
See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Feedback Response
"Our only comments are that the menu for lunch and dinner was the same and seemed to be the same each day so quite limited and a lighter lunch menu would have been better, also the lodge is a good hours drive from Lusaka airport."
"Senior Africa Specialist"
Mr & Mrs B
Billericay
"Good overall"
2 nights Arrived 2 Sep 2019
"Our only comments are that the menu for lunch and dinner was the same and seemed to be the same each day so quite limited and a lighter lunch menu would have been better, also the lodge is a good hours drive from Lusaka airport."
See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Average
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Average
Food:
Good
The B family
Swindon
"Excellent Lodge in Lusaka"
3 nights Arrived 21 Jul 2019
"Lilayi Lodge is an excellent place to start a safari. Being able to walk around the grounds and see wildlife by yourself is an added attraction.
As is the elephant orphanage at the end of the road which the lodge are happy to drive you to.
The lodge is relaxing, quiet and friendly. The chalets are very well appointed.
We would definitely return." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
As is the elephant orphanage at the end of the road which the lodge are happy to drive you to.
The lodge is relaxing, quiet and friendly. The chalets are very well appointed.
We would definitely return." See all these reviews: 13n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mrs & Mr B
Canada
"Lilayi Lodge review"
3 nights Arrived 6 Jul 2019
"A great place, loved seeing baby eles.
Super room, very good food.
Restaurant gets rather busy at weekends." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 8n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Super room, very good food.
Restaurant gets rather busy at weekends." See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 8n in Zambia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Excellent
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Miss A
Haywards Heath
"Good flight recovery destination"
2 nights Arrived 26 May 2019
"Enjoyed the relaxed atmosphere. Had no plans to do any activities. Took great pleasure in the grounds and whatever wildlife happened to be there.
Food - Breakfast adequate. I was happy with fruit, yoghurt etc. so did not try cooked breakfasr. Light lunch and dinner very pleasant especially venison carpaccio. Bar staff very cheerful and waiters always willing if a little haphazard at times.
Housekeeping - above and beyond. I had forgotten to pack a hair item (inconsequential to most but not for me). One of the housekeeping staff said she would go to market at the end of her shift and send it back with the staff bus. It was delivered to my door a couple of hours later. Exemplary.
Room - Overjoyed to see a fan heater. I put it to good use! .Everything provided except a bathrobe which was a slight disappointment. (Provided everywhere else.)
A great stopping -off point in extremely nice surroundings.. Manager very welcoming..." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia
Food - Breakfast adequate. I was happy with fruit, yoghurt etc. so did not try cooked breakfasr. Light lunch and dinner very pleasant especially venison carpaccio. Bar staff very cheerful and waiters always willing if a little haphazard at times.
Housekeeping - above and beyond. I had forgotten to pack a hair item (inconsequential to most but not for me). One of the housekeeping staff said she would go to market at the end of her shift and send it back with the staff bus. It was delivered to my door a couple of hours later. Exemplary.
Room - Overjoyed to see a fan heater. I put it to good use! .Everything provided except a bathrobe which was a slight disappointment. (Provided everywhere else.)
A great stopping -off point in extremely nice surroundings.. Manager very welcoming..." See all these reviews: 8n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Good
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Mr G
California
"Lilayi Lodge review"
2 nights Arrived 8 Jul 2018
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Good
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Activities:
Excellent
Rooms:
Good
Food:
Good
Facilities:
Good
Ms M
Toronto
"great place to relax after long trip"
2 nights Arrived 22 Dec 2016
"My mum and I both really enjoyed our stay here.
Special highlights include the veranda on our private chalet and the deck off the restaurant area, both of which provided beautiful views of the grounds and animal-watching opportunities. My mum thought the pool was an exceptionally good one, in terms of size, cleanliness, ambiance. The food here was fantastic. Everything we ate was delicious and well presented. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Note - we did not take part in any activities here so can't comment on those." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Special highlights include the veranda on our private chalet and the deck off the restaurant area, both of which provided beautiful views of the grounds and animal-watching opportunities. My mum thought the pool was an exceptionally good one, in terms of size, cleanliness, ambiance. The food here was fantastic. Everything we ate was delicious and well presented. The staff were friendly and helpful.
Note - we did not take part in any activities here so can't comment on those." See all these reviews: 9n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
Location:
Excellent
Service:
Good
Rooms:
Excellent
Food:
Excellent
Facilities:
Excellent
Mr & Mrs M
NL
"relax in Lilayi Lodge"
2 nights Arrived 21 Nov 2016
"relax in Lilayi Lodge [ Ed: see comments below also. ]"
See all these reviews: 16n in Zambia
Experience Report
Overall Rating:
Excellent
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