Barefoot Lodge and Safaris - Malawi - Campsite
Location: NRC, Chitipi Road, Chitedze, Central Region, Chitedze, MW
Star Rating: 2 Stars
Property Type: Campsite
About this Property
Scenic Views and Modern Amenities
Take in the views from the terrace and garden while enjoying complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Dining and Relaxation
Savor a satisfying meal at Lounge and Veranda and unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily.
Comfortable Accommodations
With 17 guestrooms available, make yourself at home with bathrooms featuring bathtubs or showers. Free onsite self parking is also provided.
To book your stay and experience Barefoot Lodge and Safaris in Chitedze, visit our website today!
Important Information
Take in the views from a terrace and a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access. Additional amenities at this campground include tour/ticket assistance, a picnic area, and barbecue grills.
Policies
Check-in: 02:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Instructions: There is no front desk at this property.
Amenities & Facilities
- Free breakfast
- Free WiFi
- Terrace
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Snorkeling nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Free breakfast
- Smoke-free property
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Free self parking
- Free English breakfast
- Fishing nearby
- Horse riding nearby
Rooms Available
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Classic Chalet, 1 Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, toilet paper, and a bathtub or shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
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Comfort Chalet, 1 Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Layout - Bedroom
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, toilet paper, and a bathtub or shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
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Classic Double or Twin Room, 1 Bedroom
1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
Sleep - Bed sheets
Bathroom - Private bathroom, toilet paper, and a bathtub or shower
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Bedsheets provided
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Deluxe Chalet
1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
377 sq feet
Layout - Separate sitting area
Food & Drink - Coffee/tea maker
Sleep - Turndown service
Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and toilet paper
Practical - Iron/ironing board and desk
Comfort - Daily housekeeping
Non-Smoking
Max Occupancy: 3 (3 Adults)
- Coffee/tea maker
- Shower
- Desk
- Private bathroom
- Toilet paper
- Daily housekeeping
- Separate sitting area
- Turndown service
Guest Reviews
- Rudi (2/5): - The outside is well kept and beautifully Beds uncomfortable. Inside not clean. Lots of spiders webs and the white walls are stained brown. 4th time I stayed there and the place is starting to fall apart. On arrival wanted to overcharge me with price between bookings.com price and what they charge. It is a pity I loved the place. Love the workers and the owners
- David (3/5): Very disappointed in the unclean bedroom full of dust and dirt. - Damp towels Damp bedding Unclean tiles, washbasin Brown watet Ensure bedding and towels are not damp. Tiles in the bathroom and washbasin stained brown. Overall dusting a cleanliness required in the room.
- Juliana (6/5): - It is set in beautiful surroundings There was no hot water and we had to remind twice before it was put on.. Breakfast was also slow and no explanation even though we were the only ones there at the time
- Delplanque (9/5): Chalet agréables en pleine nature - Chambres très spacieuses logées dans un écrin de verdure. Restaurant et bar disponible sur place. Nous y avons passé un bon séjour.
- Constanse Mjeldheim (10/5): Great, green and spacious stay in Lilongwe - Really lovely and spacious lodges. Great food and super friendly staff. Great value and cool location Nothing. All good
- Eelko (8/5): Erg fijne locatie voor op doorreis of voor langer verblijf in Lilongwe . - Ruim terrein, gezellige bar, schone accomodatie, met veel mogelijkheden, eenvoudig maar goed ontbijt en erg vriendelijk hulpvaardig personeel en eigenaren .
- Jenna (8/5): 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. Mosquito net is efficient but looks dirty on top.
- Justine (10/5): Exceptional -
- Sophie (4/5): Disappointing -
- Janet (9/5): Superb - Basically clean and comfortable for a good price. Food was good. One of the light bulbs in the room was really dim, making it difficult to see. I traveled with a friend, so it would have been nicer to have 2 twin sized beds; however, the couch was really comfortable.
- Rudi (8/5): Very good -
- Pieter (7/5): Good for start in Malawi - Kindly staff and quiet location Manager owner totally not interested in customers. We stayed there 4 nights and she even did not welcomed us.
- Rudi (7/5): Good -
- Van (8/5): Perfect stay before and after going to the airport. - Nice, green place with friendly staff
- Cillian (10/5): 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. Nothing
- Orth-moore (9/5): Superb - Absolutely loved the staff!! Such kind, friendly, and attentive staff. Absolutely beautiful grounds with incredible trees and gardens.
- Shelton (6/5): Pleasant -
- Roger (9/5): Superb - The situation in the woodland. You can have breakfast sitting out among the trees watching the birds Nothing
- Judith (6/5): Calm, good for a night on arrival or before departure. - Great large chalet room. Far from town but that’s what I wanted. Food is not good at all. Coffee is the worst I’ve had in the country - and the tiny cup for 5000.
- Michelle (10/5): Exceptional -
- Mattis (9/5): 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. Just minor things: The bed could use a new matress soon. It's a bit soft in the middle for my liking. The shower could use a curtain, to avoid setting the bathroom under water.
- Melissa (8/5): Very good - Great staff. Beautiful surroundings A few issues with water supply. There was dirt/debris on bedding when we arrived. Should maybe have been checked prior to check in but understandable that it would occur after room had been cleaned
- Rebecca (6/5): Convinient location - Convenient Nice food and bar Nice staff Beds and mosquito nets ( they hang on body and face very claustrophobic and uncomfortable) Beds tiny in twin rooms and not great for adults or couples
- Rebecca (6/5): Convenient - Convenient and easy Clean and good size rooms Beds very small and quite uncomfortable for adults nets on beds hang on faces and are uncomfortable so you don’t want to use them
- Ntsako (5/5): Passable -
- Speight (8/5): Very good -
- Maseko (8/5): Very good - The location and the surrounding and the good food and beers The old stained bathrooms and showers
- Frederike (1/5): Horrible! - Signage to get there - loud music until early morning, lots of people shouting - really terrible bed - not flexible owner - grumpy staff welcoming us
- Adrian (8/5): Very good - 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.
- Susan (8/5): A comfortable stay. - Convenient location /after crossing the border. Spacious rooms. Nice gardens and leafy surroundings. No pool.
- Bc123456 (9/5): Superb -
- Admasu (7/5): Good - It was very quite a d green The food was not good and there is only egg and bacon option for breakfast
- Rebecca (8/5): Great value and location. - Great location for our travels Great staff Good food Brilliant value Mosquito nets aren't over beds well, so I couldn't use them as they would touch face and pillows As they are single beds, they were cold with small bed duvet and only 1 blanket between two people for the time of year where temperature drops it would be good to have a blanket on each bed
- Anonymous (5/5): Fine for low budget , ac will help for the cold night. - scenery no ac, mattress was worn down. No wfi in room.No bed lamps. Miskito net was useless.
- Rūta (6/5): 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. My main complaint is the dirty rooms. I totally understand basic furnishings, however I was not impressed with the cleanliness. How hard it is clean windowsills ot toilet seats from dust just before the guests arrive? Also, there was no hot water in shower and lots of spiderwebs crossing pathways around the property. It could have been an easy fix. Unfortunately I would not feel comfortable recommending the place to others.
- Andrea (10/5): Exceptional -
- James (7/5): Good -
- Kroll (8/5): Very good - Food in general was pretty great at a decent price square frames for the mosquito nets would be a great improvement
- Noel (8/5): Very good -
- John (10/5): Exceptional -
- Bertie (9/5): Superb - South african food,peace and quiet Add fridges and solar to rooms
- Leandri (9/5): The owners are super friendly & helpful, the locals were amazing! - I loved everything about this place! The power is a big problem.
- Gregory (8/5): Very good -
- Vitaliy (8/5): Calm and relaxing stay - Nice idyllic surroundings with greenery, good water pressure (hot), kettle in the room is handy. I had chicken tikka masala for dinner and somewhat unexpectedly it was very good! I was continuing to Zambia, so was convenient to catch a mini-bus towards the border It is located out of town, so if you don’t have own transport - 20min walk to the main road to catch a mini-bus or 10-15eur taxi (40eur from the airport). Frequent power cuts are common in Malawi, but they give you a powerful torch.
- Marietha (10/5): Exceptional -
- Nils Anders (4/5): - The information about distance to city center was absolutely false, it is NOT 3km to town but 18km. And the pictures of the room I booked for that price wasn’t accurate, I was initially placed in a dorm despite booking a single bed room.
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