Munga Eco-Lodge

I stayed at Munga lodge while I was in Zambia, I had a bad experience whilst I was there and the manager was absolutely fantastic. He assisted me in solving my issue and allowed me to stay in the best room in the lodge, the bed was comfortable and the room was spacious. The staff at the restaurant were amazing, so friendly and polite, the food was delicious, I can’t recommend this place enough if you are in Livingstone!

As a person who has worked in hospitality at the highest levels, I will give an honest review to help future travellers as well as management improve. Firstly I would like to say that I enjoyed my stay at the lodge and the staff are super friendly.
I was told the lodge is owned by a couple who do not reside in Zambia and only visit occasionally. They have entrusted the management to locals who run the lodge. I honestly only see huge potential for this place. Location is excellent right on the Elephant Corridor and we were blessed to see these magnificent animals close up right from the lodge. The thatch roof and chalets are amazing and blend in with the environment in true ECO fashion.
I can not blame the lodge for lack of ZESCO power as that is the governments fault for lack of planning. However not to have a generator to at least keep the fridges running is lack of planning from management of this lodge. Trying to sleep when the fans are not working and temperatures are in the high 30s is almost impossible and made very uncomfortable nights. I also requested a drink from the bar and nothing was cold so I went elsewhere where they do have cold refreshing drinks. We also tried to order food and the friendly waitress hands us the menu and then tells us nothing is available as they have no stock due to fridges not working which they blamed on Zesco.

October 2024
As a person who has worked in hospitality at the highest levels, I will give an honest review to help future travellers as well as management improve. Firstly I would like to say that I enjoyed my stay at the lodge and the staff are super friendly.
I was told the lodge is owned by a couple who do not reside in Zambia and only visit occasionally. They have entrusted the management to locals who run the lodge. I honestly only see huge potential for this place. Location is excellent right on the Elephant Corridor and we were blessed to see these magnificent animals close up right from the lodge. The thatch roof and chalets are amazing and blend in with the environment in true ECO fashion.
I can not blame the lodge for lack of ZESCO power as that is the governments fault for lack of planning. However not to have a generator to at least keep the fridges running is lack of planning from management of this lodge. Trying to sleep when the fans are not working and temperatures are in the high 30s is almost impossible and made very uncomfortable nights. I also requested a drink from the bar and nothing was cold so I went elsewhere where they do have cold refreshing drinks. We also tried to order food and the friendly waitress hands us the menu and then tells us nothing is available as they have no stock due to fridges not working which they blamed on Zesco.

We had a lovely stay at Munga while visiting Victoria Falls and Chobe. Innocent, Norah and the rest of the staff were wonderful in making our visit memorable, while dealing with major (20hrs a day) loadshedding.
For gift shopping, keep an eye out for magnificent wooden craft items made by one of the staff members (CJ), and very reasonably priced.

A truly nice lodge somewhat outside Livingstone towards the Victoria Falls. The bungalows are spacious, with an original design, an additional outside shower and even a private back yard. Good value for money. The staff is very friendly and caring. Unfortunately, the pool has been out of order due to repair.

Innocent and staff (particularly Norah) were outstanding. Went out of their way to ensure our brisk and abrupt stay was comfortable.
The rooms are one of a kind with an outdoor shower to view the stars.
The mosquitoes are however a source of irritation and insecticide is regularly needed.

Munga Eco-Lodge is a lovely, lovely place to stay. The family chalet was large, with big ceilings, huge beds and an outdoor shower that has to be felt to be believed. The staff are wonderful (thank you Norah! ), and Mr Innocent, the manager, is a very helpful gentleman. He had everything sorted for us, including pick-ups from the airport and a brilliant trip to Chobe National Park in Botswana.
There was some evening load-shedding that affected all of Livingstone, but we were looked after and made comfortable. Our favorite place in Africa!

The lodge's strategic location, nestled between Victoria Falls and town, offered the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility.
The manager's professionalism and attention to detail truly stood out. The staff's dedication to guest satisfaction was evident throughout our stay.
Nora, the bartender/waitress, friendly demeanor and excellent service made every meal and drink enjoyable. The atmosphere she created was warm and welcoming.

Wonderful staff: Innocent and Sam were great people to give advice and arrange a game viewing. Good food is served. Inside the grounds, it’s an oasis of peace. Thatched bungalows have outdoor showers and their own inner courtyard. And thanks to Madame Chibwe, in the family running Munga Eco-Lodge, we found reputedly the best tailor in Livingstone to make us bespoke shirts and dresses from the gorgeous cloth we picked out in his shop. Altogether a great family time was spent there!

Incredible and serene. Great customer service.

Incredible place. So unique. Loved the outdoor shower. Highlight for me was elephants walking past the other side of the fence. Will never forget it.