Lilayi Lodge

I had two days to kill in Zambia and decided to check in at Lilayi Lodge after a recommendation by a colleague. I am so glad I did. Everything at the Lodge are top notch. The quality of construction of the lodges is very high, and then, the chef prepares excellent food. Very well-balanced flavors. Also, I am a Scotch Whisky fan and they have a good selection. Highly recommended.

It was amazing The staff are so nice The food yoooh! Now the ambiance is next level So beautiful and quite I had the most wonderful time with the lodge The best part was animals around the lodge It was so beautiful And the sunset was beautiful 😍 🤩

A lovely hotel about an hour and a quarters drive from the airport. Set in extensive grounds with a variety of wildlife wandering around - giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, antelope. Room was very comfortable and the hotel has a very nice restaurant which seems popular with locals too , which is always a good sign . Thoroughly recommend

During our family visit to Zambia from London, Lilayi Lodge emerged as a destination of choice, prompted by my sister's enthusiastic commendation. True to her endorsement, the experience was nothing short of exceptional. The reservation process was seamless, and the rooms, tastefully appointed and generously sized, surpassed expectations. The impeccably designed bathrooms conveyed a sense of cleanliness and spaciousness. The inclusion of amenities such as tea and coffee facilities, mosquito nets, and reliable Wi-Fi further enriched our stay. The beds proved to be remarkably comfortable, contributing to a restful night's sleep. Loved the balcony/verandah/sitout area off the room! Culinary offerings during both dinner and breakfast were characterised by a diverse selection of well-prepared dishes. Regrettably, our brief one-night stay did not afford us the opportunity to partake in the offered activities. Nevertheless, the courteous, professional, and helpful demeanor of the staff left a lasting impression. I would like to suggest the introduction of a traditional Afternoon Tea service, complete with sandwiches and scones, as an enhancement to the overall guest experience. In comparison to numerous international hotels and safari lodges I have frequented, Lilayi Lodge has earned its place within my top 7. I anticipate a return visit to further indulge in the quality offerings of this distinguished establishment.

Wonderful place and very nice people. Food EXCELLENT ! We had a wonderful place and loved to walk in the park

Driving into the lodge, we saw kudu, impala and bush buck in droves and once we arrived at Lilayi, we were greeted warmly by Scott and his team. Kicking things off with a medley of starters from the kitchen and sampling some of the Lilayi branded white wines, we got into holiday mode fast. A post lunch snooze, on cloud soft bedding, with our folding doors open to the bush was heavenly. We wandered up to the pool for a late afternoon swim and then got ready for dinner on the veranda overlooking the lawns with warthog and bush buck grazing into the early evening. Dinner was again a delicious affair with well paired wine and attentive service from the lovely staff. The highlight from our second day at Lilayi was the bush walk. With no predators on the property, it is safe to take a leisurely stroll through the bush with your binoculars and try to spot birds, game and enjoy the quiet of the bush (on Lusaka's doorstep!). We then had a lovely long lunch after a refreshing swim. To round our 2 night stay off, we enjoyed a world class massage in the comfort of our room, overlooking the bush. When talking about highlights of our stay, they would have to be the brilliant food and wine offering as well as wonderfully appointed rooms. The staff are knowledgable and attentive to the guests. And I must mention the massages and the game walk which were fantastic! Overall, a wonderful slice of Zambia that we were lucky to call home for 2 nights. Thank you to Ben, Scott and the team at Lilayi for making our stay so memorable!