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

Amazing place to relax in beautiful environments. Food is fantastic. Exquisite atmosphere with local artwork. Our children loved the swimming pool and the fields. Wild animals are coexisting in the property. Sunset game drive is breathtaking.

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!