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Reviews of Game Haven Lodge

5 out of 5
Game Haven Lodge
Chimwenya Estate, Bvumbwe, (on Thyolo Road), Chigumula

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 20 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 20 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Selina

They need to add that this property is outside Blantyre so people don’t make mistakes to make and pay for their reservations. And after they pay the can’t cancel. Lots of toilet stains. No ba soap for bathing or showering.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

8/10 Good

Alice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I found Game Haven Lodge to be a very peaceful place. Even when the weather is hot, there is a lovely breeze about the the place. The location was convenient for me to explore Blantyre, Bvumbwe, Thyolo, Mulanje & Likhubula. Loved the game Drive. Weekends can be busy with locals which means you may have to wait longer for meals.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2023

8/10 Good

Paul, West Hills

Travelled with partner
We came for the animals, but the cold weather kept the animals hidden. It's no one's fault
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Paul, West Hills

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the proximity to the wild animals
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022
Response from Greg on 9 Nov 2022
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review Paul, we appreciate guest feedback. Very happy to see you enjoyed seeing the wildlife! We look forward to welcoming you back.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Response from Greg on 1 Sept 2020
Thank you for leaving us a review we always appreciate guest feedback. We hope to see you again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020
Response from Greg on 19 Feb 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We are very happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place , excellent staff and plenty of animals roaming around .after two dissapointing nights at kuti lodge i was worried what this place was going too be like i pleased to say it was far better in every way. Not much going on after about 8 o,clock but not too far from blantyre if you want a night out
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2019
Response from Greg on 6 Nov 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review us. We appreciate your feedback and I'm glad to see that you enjoyed your stay with us!

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, great service. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019
Response from Greg on 19 Feb 2020
Thank you for taking the time to review us. I'm very happy to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope to see you again in the near future.

8/10 Good

Dad, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to relax and recharge. Nice clean rooms. The game walk, game drive, and mountain bike rides were a lot of fun. Food is good and atmosphere was just what we were looking for. It is quiet and peaceful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2018
Response from Greg on 10 Aug 2018
Thank you fro your feedback. We hope to see you again in the future

6/10 Okay

FJC, england

Disliked: Cleanliness
4 star for the animals only !
Unfortunately the lodge is well below global 4 star standards. The "suites" are really a bedroom and bathroom and only contain 1 chair and very small table with no fridge to store milk, water etc. Limited wardrobe space. .Dirty bathroom with rusty shower and taps reported to the owners. First meal in restaurant saw a piece of fish served still frozen and was even tried to charge for after returned. In fairness, the owner Greg, was most helpful when the faults were reported and tried to improve things but it was felt this would need considerable time and sustained effort to rectify This lodge is some way out of town so a car or taxi is a must. Hotel transport to and from the airport is expensive and charged by the person even if only one car used. Local taxis cheaper
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2017
Response from Greg on 5 Jan 2018
Dear FJC, Thank you very much for your feedback both on Expedia and in real time. I really appreciated it. We have done a deep clean on all the rooms which I personally supervised and have started revamping the block of rooms you stayed in. I hope you enjoyed the wedding and the rest of your short stay in Malawi. All the best for 2018. Greg

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
brsw
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Thank you very much for your review. Please do feel free to leave us any feedback you may have

8/10 Good

tricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Gamehaven 2017
Great time had by all lodge set in a small Safari park with wild animals passing the lawn regularly. Surreal. Food and accomadation top rate
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Dear Tricia, Thank you for your kind review. We are glad that you got to see the wildlife in the park up close. We hope to see ya again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Marianthe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay outside Blantyre
Rooms were comfortable and the communal areas great. A lovely front patio with a view of some wild animals. All the staff were helpfull and friendly. The guided walk early in the morning was wonderful and is a must.The food and breakfast was great. Just remember that Malawi is mostly vegetarian and the steak will probably not be what you are used to. The rooms were sprayed just before we arrived for mosquitos. If you are asthmatic, just remember to inform the hotel before you go, so that the room can be aired out.(If you want to visit Satemwa, remember to book ahead of time) .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017
Dear Marianthe, Thank you very much for your feedback on your stay with us. We apologize about the rooms being sprayed just before your arrival, however we do it in the best interests of our guests to assist with the Mosquitos in the area. Very glad you enjoyed the guided walk in the morning. We take pride in our wildlife and skilled rangers. Management

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Cannot recommend
This is a curious hotel and looks and feels like a refurbished military camp. The manage is friendly and helpful but the hotel lacks atmosphere .

10/10 Excellent

FRED, BOKSBURG SOUTH AFRICA

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
WEEK STAY AT GAME HAVEN.
STAY WAS VERY GREAT.JUST THE MENU SHOULD BE CHANGED NOW AND AGAIN. AFTER A WEEK IT GETS BORING.OTHERWISE A PLEASENT STAY.

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022
Response from Greg on 21 Jan 2022
Thank you for your kind Review M. We hope you visit us again in the near future.

10/10 Excellent

Per

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful!
Beautiful environment and very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Greg on 10 Dec 2019
Thank you for taking the time to review us! It was great to meet you and your family and we hope that you come and stay with us again in the near future.

8/10 Good

M.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019
Response from Greg on 19 Feb 2020
Thank you for taking the time to write us a review. I'm glad to see that you enjoyed your stay with us and we hope to see you again in the near future.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018
Response from Greg on 7 Jan 2019
Thank you very much for taking the time to review Game Haven Lodge. We always appreciate guests feedback.