Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi
NRC, Chitipi Road Lilongwe
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Why people book this hotel
“Great value and cool location”
“They could arrange airport transport for me for 66”
“Great food and super friendly staff”
“Kindly staff and quiet location”
“Really lovely and spacious lodges”
“Coffee available in the room”
“Breakfast was good”
“You can have breakfast sitting out among the trees watching the birds”
“Great location for our travels Great staff Good food Brilliant value”
“Food in general was pretty great at a decent price”
“Convenient and easy Clean and good size rooms”
“Rooms could be cleaner”
Overview
With Lilongwe Golf Club reachable in 15 km, Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi provides accommodation, a restaurant, a garden, a shared lounge and a terrace. The lodge features both WiFi and private parking free of charge. There is a fully equipped private bathroom with shower and free toiletries. Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi offers a children's playground. Guests at the accommodation can enjoy darts on site, or cycling in the surroundings. Lingadzi Namilomba Forest Reserve is 16 km from Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi, while World War I & II Memorial Tower is 17 km away. The nearest airport is Lilongwe International, 34 km from the lodge, and the property offers a paid airport shuttle service.
Traveller reviews
Rudi
solo_traveller
May 2, 2026
The outside is well kept and beautifully
Juliana
family_with_children
March 9, 2026
It is set in beautiful surroundings
Constanse Mjeldheim
extended_group
September 3, 2025
“Great, green and spacious stay in Lilongwe”
Really lovely and spacious lodges. Great food and super friendly staff. Great value and cool location
Jenna de la vega
family_with_children
May 31, 2025
“Good”
I previously read reviews saying the mosquito nets were too small but they have been replaced by bigger ones and it is all good. Restaurant could offer vegetarian options when i was there. I had "hot" water in the shower a bit after 7AM. Breakfast was good. Restaurant stops taking orders at 8pm. They could arrange airport transport for me for 66.000 (the amount I had left in local currency). Coffee available in the room.
Pieter
extended_group
October 30, 2024
“Good for start in Malawi”
Kindly staff and quiet location
Van Santvoord
family_with_children
August 16, 2024
“Perfect stay before and after going to the airport.”
Nice, green place with friendly staff
Cillian
extended_group
June 20, 2024
“Absolutely brilliant”
Brilliant location just outside of Lilongwe (easy to get a cheap taxi into town/wherever) Rudolph and his team are awesome - go above and beyond during your stay. Would definitely recommend.
Roger
solo_traveller
April 15, 2024
The situation in the woodland. You can have breakfast sitting out among the trees watching the birds
Melissa
family_with_children
January 19, 2024
Great staff. Beautiful surroundings
Mattis
solo_traveller
January 19, 2024
“Great place in lush forest park environment to stay for short or long-term. Amazing staff & owners!”
Great breakfast included, super friendly and helpful staff and owners. The chalet is situated in a diverse, green and lush forest park, with lots of birds around. Nice walking possibilities to the nearby forests. Well equipped bar and restaurant with everything you might want. An unexpected plus was the included tea service everyday in the afternoon.
rebecca
family_with_children
December 28, 2023
“Convinient location”
Convenient Nice food and bar Nice staff
rebecca
extended_group
December 28, 2023
“Convenient”
Convenient and easy Clean and good size rooms
Frederike
family_with_children
November 19, 2023
“Horrible!”
Signage to get there
Adrian
extended_group
October 7, 2023
We stayed at Barefoot for 2 nights in the chalets. Property is beautiful but far away from town, expect at least 30 mins drive. Breakfast was standard. Rooms could be cleaner.
rebecca
family_with_children
June 6, 2023
“Great value and location.”
Great location for our travels Great staff Good food Brilliant value
Guest
solo_traveller
May 13, 2023
“Fine for low budget , ac will help for the cold night.”
scenery
Rūta
family_with_children
April 13, 2023
“If cleanliness is not an issue you may consider staying.”
The lodge was conveniently nearby Lilongwe. We just needed a night on a road from Zambia to Lake Malawi.
Kroll
extended_group
January 3, 2023
Food in general was pretty great at a decent price
Bertie
family_with_children
December 17, 2022
South african food,peace and quiet
Leandri
solo_traveller
December 11, 2022
“The owners are super friendly & helpful, the locals were amazing!”
I loved everything about this place!
Facilities
Activities
Golf course (within 3 km), Fishing, Games room, Children's playground, Darts, Canoeing, Hiking, Cycling, Diving, Snorkelling, Pub crawls, Walking tours, Bike tours, Tour or class about local culture, Live sport events (broadcast)
Cleanliness & disinfecting
Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus, Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines, Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays, Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning, Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
Food & Drink
Breakfast options, Special diet menus (on request), Wine/champagne, Coffee house on site, Breakfast in the room, Restaurant, Bar
Food & drink safety
Breakfast takeaway containers, Delivered food is securely covered, All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized, Physical distancing in dining areas, Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
General
Family rooms, Pets allowed, Non-smoking rooms
Internet
WiFi, Free WiFi, Internet services
Outdoors
Outdoor furniture, Picnic area, Outdoor fireplace, Garden, Terrace, BBQ facilities
Parking
Free parking, Parking, Parking on site, Private parking
Physical distancing
Cashless payment available, Physical distancing rules followed
Safety & security
24-hour security, Key access, Fire extinguishers
Safety features
Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities, Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed, Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas, First aid kit available, Access to health care professionals, Face masks for guests available
Services
Room service, Airport shuttle, Laundry, Packed lunches, Shuttle service, Airport shuttle (additional charge), Shared lounge/TV area, Daily housekeeping, Currency exchange, Tour desk, Fax/photocopying, Shuttle service (additional charge)
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