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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
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Standard Room (Nyala)
Cottage | View from room
Golf

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Breakfast included
  • Pool
  • Room service
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is NZ$173
includes taxes & fees
1 Dec - 2 Dec

Explore the area

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Chimwenya Estate, Bvumbwe, (on Thyolo Road), Chigumula
  • Place, Museum of Malawi
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Place, Mandala House
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Place, The Way of the Cross/ Njira ya Mtanda
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Blantyre (BLZ-Chileka Intl.)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Room options

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Cottage

Cottage

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
Fireplace
TV
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Minibar
Free bottled water
  • Golf view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (Nyala)

Standard Room (Nyala)

Highlights

Patio
TV
Ceiling fan
Private bathroom
Separate bath and shower
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
Satellite channels
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room (Sable)

Standard Room (Sable)

Highlights

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

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Basic Apartment

Basic Apartment

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Patio
TV
3 bedrooms
Portable fan
Private bathroom
2 bathrooms
Free bottled water
Electric kettle
  • 3 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 1 Queen Bed and 4 Twin Beds

About the area

Chigumula

A luxury stay in Chigumula awaits you at Game Haven Lodge. You'll be 17.4 km (10.8 mi) from Chifundo Artisans Network and 18.3 km (11.4 mi) from Museum of Malawi. Highlights at this lodge include 2 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges and a golf course. .The restaurant, Ambrosia restaurant, serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Enjoy the outdoor swimming pool and pool loungers as well as access to ecotours and a safari. 710 square feet (66 square metres) of event facilities include 3 meeting rooms and conference space, and other business amenities include a business centre. Additionally, you'll find free Wi-Fi in public areas, free use of bicycles and laundry facilities. Each morning free breakfast is served. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle. .Places within a 30-minute drive of this 5-property class Chigumula lodge include Kamazu Stadium and Carlsberg Brewery.
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What's nearby

  • Museum of Malawi - 20 min drive - 20.2 km
  • Kamazu Stadium - 20 min drive - 20.9 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

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 with 2 restaurants and golf course
Game Haven Lodge offers its guests a golf course, an outdoor pool, and complimentary bicycles. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A business centre and 3 meeting rooms are available. Event space at this lodge measures 710 square feet (66 square metres) and includes conference space. The luxury Game Haven Lodge also features barbecue grills, a garden, and a picnic area. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

This 5-star Chigumula lodge is smoke free.

  • 25 guestrooms or units
  • 14 buildings
  • 2 dining venues
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • 710 sq ft of conference space
  • 66 sq. m of conference space
  • Built in 2006
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
Game Haven Lodge offers 25 accommodations with complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to patios. Televisions come with satellite channels. This Chigumula lodge provides complimentary wireless Internet access, with a speed of 25+ Mbps. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

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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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

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

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. 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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, debit cards and cash.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Game Haven Lodge?

Game Haven Lodge offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 30 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Game Haven Lodge on 1 Dec 2025 start from NZ$172.62, 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 parking available at Game Haven Lodge?

Yep, Game Haven Lodge has a free self car park.

Does Game Haven Lodge have a pool?

Game Haven Lodge has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying on a lounger. The pool is open 6:00 AM to 5:30 PM.

What luxury perks are available at Game Haven Lodge?

Game Haven Lodge features an outdoor pool, 2 restaurants and 2 bars.

Does Game Haven Lodge serve breakfast?

Sure does, complimentary cooked-to-order brekkie is on offer daily.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Game Haven Lodge?

No, but there's an airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day on request for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Game Haven Lodge?

Yep, you can grab a meal at Game Haven Lodge's onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine.

What time are check-in & check-out at Game Haven Lodge?

Check-in begins at 1 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Game Haven Lodge?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at Game Haven Lodge?

Yep, Game Haven Lodge has a 9-hole golf course. You will also find a golf driving range.