Three out of the four rooms were very good size (there were 8 of us), one was strangely small with no en-suite. Staff were very helpful and accommodating. The downside which was disappointing was the live-band on a Friday night. I appreciate in a guest house that you have to look at all opportunities for revenue, but considering I believe... More

Some rooms lovely, some functional. Such a friendly place to stay, the staff could not be any nicer! Pool area is nice, with great buzzing bar which has a BBQ every night - very tasty. Nowhere within walking distance so be prepared to get taxis if you're here for a while.

Stayed a total of 5 nights between safaris (also arranged with Bongwe and very good). Our rooms were comfortable and we appreciated the quiet location away from downtown Lusaka but just a short taxi ride to the shopping centre. Everyone at Bongwe really friendly and helpful and this is what really made our stay. There's a great atmosphere, particularly in... More

I stayed in Bongwe Lodge for six weeks while working in Zambia. The atmosphere is one of a family-run, cosy and friendly establishment and it really felt like a home away from home. The rooms are basic but clean and nicely decorated and home made bread, cereals and freshly brewed coffee are available free for breakfast. There is a dinner... More

A very laid back and homely place to stay. There is a bar out the back with a pool table that serves reasonably priced drinks and excellent food! You can also choose en-suite or shared bathroom depending on your budget.

We used Bongwe Barn as a kind of home base during our visit to Zambia. I would say that it was overall a nice place to stay. We had a 3 bed room with a bathroom- no shower- but there was a shower on the hall available for us to use. The hot water situation varied across the 3 (non-consecutive)... More

A "lodge" run by the Bongwe safari company. Very nice and freindly people involved. It has a small pool, a reasonably varied dinner menu, free breakfast, and a lively bar. But the rooms are no better than the average double rooms available a backpackers. One of the rooms I used didn't even have a shower, just a bath - it's... More

In Zambia in general the accommodation is expensive, mostly due to the lack of options. Bongwe Barn is very an average stay over, but for 70 $ "suite-room" one would expect to get more. In livingstone one would end up paying half the price for a more attractive location and facilities. Bongwe is mostly targeted for the Safari-going people and... More

Stayed here with A. for two nights bookending a trip to Livingstone. Bongwe Barn is a bit out of the way - if you're planning on walking or using the minibus to get to Manda Hill, Arcades, etc., think again. That being said, everything was as advertised. The rooms was clean and spacious enough, the bed was clean and comfortable,... More