Kumbali Cultural Village
Kumbali Cultural Village
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Points of Interest & Landmarks
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 7:00 PM
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4.0 of 5 bubbles37 reviews
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amonk984
3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2017 • Business
I visited the Kumbali Cultural Village with a group of my American guests who had come to Malawi on an outreach visit. We went out for dinner one special Sunday evening 19th November 2017. I loved the way staff have been trained to welcome visitors and guests. They were so organized and extremely knowlegeable of what they were doing. The service was quick and personal.
To add the fun, the Owner walked in and gave us two free bottles of wine for my American guests! That was really special and will be cherished by all of us for many years to come. This is a place not to miss when you are in the Capital City of Lilongwe. You are assured to "Chill-lax" chill and relax in the gardens of the Kumbali Village. The ambience and collection of art and paintings is just breath taking. I recommend this place to all guests and visitors in Lilongwe. For your own information, I am a Zambian national with Malawian roots (parents) and now living in Durban South Africa. Enjoy it just like we did that special Sunday night.
Written November 30, 2017
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Ravi_World_Traveller
Hyderabad, India90 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2018 • Business
We had our corporate team event organized here and it was a great experience with traditional performers, lip smacking food and nice ambiance.
Written July 9, 2018
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Michael B
King's Lynn, UK18 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2018 • Business
Delightful premises, a small choice on the menu but high quality food and service.
Much enjoyed; a fair trek along a dirt road but I would say worth it.
Written February 5, 2018
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Andromachos D
Athens, Greece441 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2017 • Friends
The cultural village is closed, they only have the lodge that caters to events. They still mention the village on their website, so we wasted about 30-60' of our precious time getting there and away, missing our next tour.
Written September 9, 2017
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karveni
Tampa, FL49 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2017 • Friends
This place is oriented towards the occasional visits by VIPs and seems to have zero interest in serving others. The narrow dirt road leading to and ending in the village is closed just in front the village without any signs upfront when the village is closed for private functions (often for many days in a row) so better call before heading there. Disappointing and uexperience.
Written July 11, 2017
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Hastie Wa Mayingira
Lilongwe, Malawi12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2016
On the outskirts of Lilongwe, bogged down with the hussle and bustle of city burdens
Lies this hill upon which sits a lodge, Kumbali
Kumbali, Yes, away from noise and deafening sounds
Away from the stench and odours of all kinds, unpleasant
On the outskirts stands this Lodge; not in the midst of the city but Kumbali
You won't be wrong; beautiful scenery, quiet and cool and inspiring
You won't regret; the only regret is for the not having been there yesterday
Away from the hussle and bustle
Written February 3, 2017
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Mario Koenig N
Lilongwe, Malawi63 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2013 • Family
If you look for a peaceful place just a short distance from town Kumbali Village is a good place to start. Lot's of fun for the kids, nice breakfast or lunch as you like and in addition cultural art effects to look at (or shop).
Written March 19, 2014
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Agalady
Nether Wallop, UK111 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2013 • Family
Ate here twice, both times it was excellent and the chips are unique and worth a trip alone! The menu is an interesting twist on basic burgers, try the pesto chicken fillet, it really is amazing. Smiling service and an interesting venue, giving a proper African village feel.
Written January 8, 2014
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1970PaulJ
Guangzhou, China213 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2013 • Family
This is a small but popular place just outside lilongwe near the presidential palace. The food range is excellent and good value. Service is a little slow and sometimes sorting out menu options gets lost in translation however the management are very good at customer relations and keen to get things right. There is often weekend entertainment and well worth keeping your ear to the ground as to whats on especially their full moon parties.
Written September 13, 2013
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imi2013
Lilongwe, Malawi53 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2013 • Friends
its a place not quite in town , beautifull resturant fantastic gardens only problem you will need 4x4 to reach it during the rainy season which is a pity as its at its most beautifull in the rainy season
Written September 6, 2013
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