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Game Haven Lodge

5.0 star property
Luxury lodge with 2 restaurants and golf course

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Outdoor pool, open 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM, pool loungers
Standard Room (Nyala)
Golf
Terrace/patio
Cottage | View from room

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$152
includes taxes & fees
18 June - 19 June

Room options

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Cottage

Cottage

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds

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Basic Apartment

Basic Apartment

Highlights

Patio
TV
Portable fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Sable)

Standard Room (Sable)

Highlights

Patio
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Single Beds OR 4 Single Beds

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Standard Room (Nyala)

Standard Room (Nyala)

Highlights

Patio
TV
Ceiling fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Single Beds
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About the area

Map
Chimwenya Estate, Bvumbwe, (on Thyolo Road), Chigumula

What's nearby

  • Museum of Malawi - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Carlsberg Brewery - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
  • Mandala House - 23 min drive - 23.6 km
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda - 24 min drive - 25.1 km
  • Satemwa Tea Estate - 31 min drive - 30.0 km

Getting around

  • Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.) - 79 min drive

About this property

Game Haven Lodge

Luxury lodge
At Game Haven Lodge, you can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a golf course and game and wildlife viewing. Adventurous travellers may like the ecotours, hiking/biking trails and fishing at this lodge. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with a speed of 25+ Mbps, is available to all guests, along with a garden and a playground.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • An outdoor pool with sunloungers
  • Free self-parking
  • Free bike hire, a safari and a round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Smoke-free property, 3 meeting rooms and game drive on-site
Room features
All guestrooms at Game Haven Lodge have comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • 24-inch TVs with satellite channels
  • Patios, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 25+ Mbps
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • 24-hour return airport shuttle on request for a surcharge
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free cooked-to-order breakfast available daily
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants

Restaurants on site

  • Ambrosia restaurant

Things to do

  • 9-hole golf course
  • Ecotours
  • Fishing
  • Free bicycle rentals
  • Game drive
  • Game viewing
  • Golf
  • Golf driving range
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Mountain biking
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground
  • Safari

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Playground

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms
  • 710 square feet of conference space
  • Business centre

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 14 buildings
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2006
  • Mosquito nets
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 24-inch TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Limited room service
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 20.0 per night.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 20 per person (one-way)
  • Airport shuttle fee per child: USD 5 (one-way), (up to 12 years old)
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 20.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Property is also known as

Game Haven Lodge Chigumula
Game Haven Lodge
Game Haven Chigumula
Game Haven Lodge Lodge
Game Haven Lodge Chigumula
Game Haven Lodge Lodge Chigumula

Frequently asked questions

Does Game Haven Lodge have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Game Haven Lodge?

As of 17 June 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Game Haven Lodge on 18 June 2025 start from AU$151.89, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Game Haven Lodge pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Game Haven Lodge?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Game Haven Lodge?

Check-in start time: 1 PM; check-in end time: 8:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Game Haven Lodge?

Checkout is at 10 AM.

Does Game Haven Lodge provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle that runs on request. A fee of USD 20 per person applies.

Where is Game Haven Lodge located?

Situated in Chigumula, this luxury lodge is within 12 miles (20 km) of Chifundo Artisans Network, Museum of Malawi and Kamazu Stadium. Carlsberg Brewery and Mandala House are also within 16 miles (25 km).

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Game Haven Lodge Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 4 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Definitely the staff & owner who were so accommodating. The place turned out fantastic for our 2 weeks of stay. Morning was so peaceful and surreal as the Wilderbeests & Zebras wondering next to our table. Overall, it was the staff that made all the difference.
Stayed 15 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aneez

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Awesome

It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 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

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

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

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Loved the proximity to the wild animals
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

M

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Per

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Beautiful!

Beautiful environment and very friendly staff.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

8/10 Good

M.

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean, great service. Friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in May 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2018

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
brsw
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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 .
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

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.