Nothing in particular but the suite could be upgraded.

The food, the location and the staffs were great.

Stayed in July 2025

Location, staff, wildlife, food, vibe, great trip

Stayed in July 2025

The setting is fantastic, the team is welcoming and the guides are good at their jobs. It was luxury being able to choose between great birdwatching around camp or lounging by the pool between the safaris!

Stayed in June 2025

Wow, wow, wow, what a diamond in the bush! This was my 6th trip to different areas in Africa, including Zambia @ different lodges, this was a great surprise, not only for the lodge itself but all the staff that work so hard to make your stay memorable! Sabine & Frank the owners are the best, they make you feel like family. I stayed here for 5 days & then moved onto another camp for 4 nights. While @ the other camp I did get a little dehydrated & Frank who was not @ his camp but home in Malawi heard I had gotten ill & contacted me to check on me & to see if there was anything he could do or to help me in anyway he could. I couldn’t begin to say how much that was appreciated especially being in a different country. Trust me if you have an opportunity to stay @ this lodge you will not be disappointed! I can’t wait to go back & have a nice long visit with my new found friends!

Stayed in August 2024

Wifi was not working well and due to restrictions no power most of day/night. I realize this is out of their control. A battery powered flashlight for nighttime bathroom trips would be a good idea. Room was very nice but needed a bit more under the bed cleaning as many cobwebs ect but staff took care of this when asked.

Great food and staff. Comfortable lounge. Enjoyed the game drives! Thoughtful night watchmen who ensured safety walking back and forth from lounge to room at night. Lots of animal action along river, that was visible from lounge/pool.

Stayed in September 2024

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The lodge is perfectly located and the staff were absolutely fantastic. The park is also one of the best places to see leopards in addition to lions and wild dogs.

Stayed in July 2024

Amazing experience, the staff were extremely helpful and attentive. The lodge is beautiful and the food was excellent.

Stayed in May 2024

I wish the electricity was on more. I encourage guest to bring a battery powered fan as when the power was out the tent could become hot/stuffy making sleep a bit more difficult.

I loved the location, it was truly amazing seeing so many animals. The food was delicious and the staff were fantastic! I would not only recommend Msandile River lodge, i would happily come back and stay again.

Stayed in October 2023

A little tired in places Also water from taps ran brown

The location was exceptional

Stayed in October 2023

No hotvwater in showers

Fantastic experiece. Best Game Reserve, Isaac great Driver/ Guide. Loved the whole experience. We hope to return next year Well trained and pleaset staff Great accommadation

Stayed in October 2023

The uncertain schedule for power availability through a genset was a bit unsettling

The proximity to wildlife was an excellent experience. The tours were so informative

Stayed in September 2023

Nothing!

The staff were wonderful and could not have been more helpful, kind, or professional. Lungi, the guide was superb, very knowledgeable, and we had some epic sightings. We loved the sundowners and drinks around the campfire. We felt like members of the family when we finally left. As vegetarians, we were handsomely catered for, which was a delight!

Stayed in June 2023

Very minor point but Coukd do with the electric in the cabins after the game drive in the morning for the shower.

Excellent Value for money lodge very close to the South Luwangwe park.it was 1x our from the airport and a short bay ride across the river from the lodge. The guide , Isaac, was brilliant being so knowledgable on all flora and fauna.You have 2 game drives ( day & night) so great value. This is not a high luxury lodge but very functional at a very competitive cost.It made it a very authentic experience.

Stayed in June 2023

No real negative but the pool could be a bit cleaner.

We had a great stay at Msandile. We stayed at one of the safari ensuite tents and the bed was very comfortable and everything very clean. The food is very nice, fresh and plenty. The owner (Chloe) is really making sure you have a great time. Isaac our guide is very experienced and we had great game drives, also crossing the river every time before the drive with all the hippos was a great experience. We would definitely recommend this place!

Stayed in December 2022

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EVERYTHING! the place was beautiful and the views to the river (with animals crossing the river at all times) was amazing. Even an elephant approached to the lodge when we were having lunch (an experience I will always remember) the food was very tasty, the pool was essential (specially because it was really hot). game drives were very fun and informative (we saw all the animals!) the room is wonderful and the staff is always attentive and making sure you feel comfortable

Stayed in October 2022

Awesome in every way! Friends management and staff, excellent food, Located on the river where elephants walk past the rooms each morning ! I had views of hippos from my bed. 2x game drives each day with Very knowledgeable guides. Saw So many animals up close.

Stayed in October 2022

Information to reach the place, should be improved

The place, the accommodation, the staff, the food, and the safaris. Everything was top👌

Stayed in October 2022

Nothing to dislike, but a few pointers for future people booking which will help: booking.com says you can pay by card - YOU CANNOT. Make sure you’ve got cash. Drop them a message once you’ve booked so Frank and Sabine can get in touch. I was only able to receive messages from them once I messaged them. They share details about finding the lodge and their contact details in case you get lost. Finding the lodge is tricky if you haven’t read the detailed instructions on their direct website. Make sure you download/screen shot those when you’re going.

Amazing location, divine property and very welcoming staff and owners. Had a lovely, restful few days after a busy work trip. Amazing value for money, game drives are included in the price. The park is amazing for sightings (we had close up encounters with Msandile, the young male leopard in the park), and very knowledgable guide Isaac is a true asset to their team. The chef is fantastic, cooking up a variety of delights you wouldn’t expect to find in the bush. You get homemade cake before your game drives and other homemade goodies at breakfast. The tents are decorated lovely with amazing views of the river. elephants can roam through the camp, makes for amazing morning wake up calls (or any time of the day). i would go back without a doubt, a little slice of bliss to expensive it.

Stayed in September 2022

No menu choices, many meals were repackaged leftovers, chef hard-cooked fried eggs regardless of instructions, touring vehicle was antique and broken down, electrical power only available a few hours per day, not even sundowner soft drinks were complementary, troubled internet, transfer service left baggage stained with oil. It was apparent that this lodge is under-capitalized, possibly because of the pandemic.

Guide was knowledgable, staff friendly. Prices far below neighboring lodges.

Stayed in August 2023

The food - set menu only with poor quality Limited power - with no alternatives available in room / tent Dirty pool Too many people in old and rundown cars

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Stayed in August 2025

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Stayed in July 2025

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Stayed in April 2025

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Stayed in September 2024