Game Haven Lodge

Property class: 5 and above

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You can look forward to free cooked-to-order breakfast, a golf course, and game and wildlife viewing at Game Haven Lodge. Active travelers can enjoy hiking/biking, fishing, and ecotours at this lodge. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, with speed of 25+ Mbps, and guests can find other amenities such as a garden and a playground.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Business services
The current price is SAR 320
SAR 389 total
includes taxes & fees
28 Oct - 29 Oct

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a canopy bed, and a framed picture on the wall.

Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room (Nyala)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a bed, a desk, two chairs, a television, and a window with a curtain.

Standard Room (Sable)

  • Garden view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds OR 4 Twin Beds

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A bedroom with a four-poster bed, a wooden nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

Basic Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Garden view
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Chigumula is home to Game Haven Lodge. The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda and Fisherman’s Rest reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Blantyre Cultural & Heritage Centre and Satemwa Tea Estate. Be sure not to miss outdoor adventures like hiking/biking trails and horse riding. Visit our Chigumula travel guide
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Chimwenya Estate, Bvumbwe, (on Thyolo Road), Chigumula

What's nearby

  • Museum of Malawi
    22 min drive - 22.8 km
  • Carlsberg Brewery
    25 min drive - 25.9 km
  • St. Michael and All Angel's Church
    25 min drive - 27.0 km
  • CCAP Church
    25 min drive - 27.0 km
  • The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
    26 min drive - 27.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Breakers
    8 min drive
  • Bush Girls Pub
    10 min drive
  • YDeeVaas Palace Pub
    10 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 travelers may like the hiking/biking, fishing, and ecotours at this lodge. At the two on-site restaurants, enjoy breakfast, lunch, dinner, and international cuisine. Free in-room WiFi, with 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 along with sun loungers
    • Free self parking
    • Free bicycle rentals, a safari, and a roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
    • Concierge services, a banquet hall, and 3 meeting rooms
  • Room features
  • All guestrooms at Game Haven Lodge boast comforts such as free WiFi and free bottled water.
  • Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • 24-inch TVs with satellite channels
    • Patios, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Frequently asked questions

Does Game Haven Lodge have a pool?

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

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

As of 25 Shawwal 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Game Haven Lodge on 28 Shawwal 2026 start from SAR 320, excluding 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?

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?

Check-out 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 70 per vehicle applies.

Where is Game Haven Lodge located?

Situated in Chigumula, this luxury lodge is within 12 mi (20 km) of Blantyre Cultural & Heritage Centre, Museum of Malawi, and Kamazu Stadium. Carlsberg Brewery and St. Michael and All Angel's Church are also within 16 mi (25 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Game Haven Lodge Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

9.2

Location

8.6

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 10 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 6 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Staff was friendly, responsive, and professional.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

10/10 Excellent

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

Awesome

It was amazing
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
清潔な客室です。ゲームドライブも楽しめます。 ホテルスタッフの方もとても親切でした。 シャワーは配管が悪く水が流れにくかったです
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Of course the game drive was wonderful. But cottage 4 was dirty throughout the rooms & dusty (we coughed a lot). The lamp shades were dirty and one of the lamps didn’t work. It was disappointing
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful!

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

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2017
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

4/10 Poor

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 .
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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.
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

10/10 Excellent

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

6/10 Okay

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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