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Reviews of Pioneer Camp

Palabana Road Farm 5, Plot 380a, 10101 Lusaka, Zambia

#18 of 42 hotels in Lusaka

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Review score

Based on 37 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    8.9

  • Location

    8.3

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.3

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 29 October 2023

    8.0
    Would be perfect for last night with flight to catch next day
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a large school group there at the same time who rather took over the facilities - dining area and pool etc. They were well behaved if a little excited and this is not a criticism of them. I do feel though I should have been warned when booking, I may have picked a different night.

    Well appointed rooms. Tasteful rustic decor. Comfy bed. Communal area also tastefully designed.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    the bed was a bit too hard for me and I missed a fridge in the room. Suggestion: a wagon for your luggage since my bungalow was quite far from reception and I carried mostly myself.

    beautiful area, garden, bungalow. craftwork in the bungalows: loved it! birds. nature. Paradise.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 October 2023

    9.0
    A Nice camp to start and end an safari in Zambia/Zimbabwe
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really.

    Small cosy silent camp with 10-12 chalets and camp space for self drivers. Nice bar, restaurant and very helpful staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 July 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No mosquito net for one of the beds, strong smell of smoke in one of our chalets.

    Nice chalets, ok food, great service from the taxi driver.

    Stayed in June 2023

  • Reviewed: 25 April 2023

    9.0
    Calm and nature just outside of Lusaka
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely bungalows in beautiful surroundings just outside Lusaka. It was so calm and peaceful and the staff were all lovely and very helpful.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 April 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The network was poor, the access to wifi was only in the lobby but at that time not working during our stay

    Large choice of menus but not served with colds drinks (cofee, tea)

    Stayed in April 2023

  • Reviewed: 31 December 2022

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

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    Great staff, amazing big estate just outside Lusaka, in nature, good food, need a 4x4 car.

    Stayed in December 2022

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2022

    9.0
    highly recommended for near airport night
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Beautiful rooms and lovely setting- fantastic staff

    Stayed in November 2022

  • Reviewed: 21 April 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Had a great stay. Staff were brilliant.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 April 2024

    10
    Best lounge host
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    All was perfect

    The environment was selene and peaceful. The staff were awesome 😎 Tina, Denis,Mangala,chef b and the manager. Their breakfast was fantastic. We enjoyed full English breakfast. We ordered dinner atimes and the food was nice. The rooms are comfy, clean bedding, shower gel and shampoo provided. Clean towels and the toilet is clean.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2024

    6.0
    Got potential
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Reception was not expecting us when we arrived despite having a confirmed booking and corresponding with the manager. In our first chalet we had to run all the cold taps to get the old brown water out of them, and then we had no hot water. After a night without hot water, and the room not being made up the next day (we had dashed out with our key - but thought they would have a master key to gain access for house keeping) we were not very happy! However we were moved to a new chalet which did have hot water for our second night. The unusual baths had attracted my attention but they were not very inviting with peeling paint. The road to the camp is a rough dirt road, but it was well sign posted. This resort has a lot of potential but must pay attention to the finer details - it was certainly too expensive for what was on offer.

    The camp was very well laid out. Being in the bush was lovely - lots of birds and a very pleasant view from the dinning area. The food was very good - perhaps not the best presentation wise but it was very tasty. The beds were comfortable and the staff were cheerful and friendly. We were delighted to find a herd of impala, first during a walk on the farm (a nice easy stroll down the road) and then in the camp the next morning.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 October 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The chalet was beautiful and comfortable. Waking up to a gorgeous sunrise and the sound of many birds was just such a special surprise. The staff were all incredibly helpful and kind, from the first moment I made my booking until they dropped me back off at the airport. Zikomo!!

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2023

    10
    Great lodges & staff - Lusaka is worth more than one night.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 3 nights

    The pool is a bit small (and very cold - due to the time of year)

    Most people seem to only stay in Lusaka for one night and we saw people doing this at Pioneer Camp. We were there for 3 nights as we were meeting people at the Olympic Development Centre. This is a great location, and the rooms are fantastic - never seem a bath quite so big. If you are travelling up country, other guests are very willing to share their experience. We were the only non-campers one night and the staff laid on a special Zambian meal for us - which was really nice. When we arrived we had two lodges quite far apart - as one was for our teenage children, we asked that this be changed, and it was. They ran out of Coke Zero during our stay - luckily I had bought some.

    Stayed in July 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2023

    10
    My stay was comfortable and sweet, will definitely be coming back next time I am around
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Honestly, nothing at all.

    The food was good, the overall vibe was just what I needed and the scenery was good as well.

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2023

    10
    Awesome great staff, perfect location and very close to the airport/malls.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    The food was excellent great chefs and hospitality was second to none#TINA was great

    Stayed in March 2023

  • Reviewed: 27 February 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Its super clean and green, the staff is very nice. I will be back soon!

    Stayed in February 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2022

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Couldn’t shower as water was either scalding hot or cold. Further from the airport than suggested

    Comfortable room Efficient transfer

    Stayed in September 2022

  • Reviewed: 8 August 2022

    3.0
    Poor
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    Staff tried their best but but management left them without the necessary knowledge equipment to provide dinner for 4 people

    look above to comments

    Stayed in July 2022

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2022

    3.0
    we will never go back there overpriced
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    the room is very dark . no heating the access road is very bad and in fact not very close to the airport as it claims to be. food was not good at all . breakfast was below minimum acceptable

    fairly quite the staff was very nice

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 18 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff is super friendly, enjoyed my stay.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2022

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Tent
    • Stayed 1 night

    Everything was good, I love the Garden and the good Service.

    Stayed in March 2022

  • Reviewed: 28 October 2021

    4.0
    Totally dissapointed
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Food was very expensive and not worth for the money paid

    Not as per the expectations and money paid

    Stayed in October 2021

  • Reviewed: 20 December 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 1 night

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Chalet
    • Stayed 2 nights

    There are no comments available for this review

    Stayed in September 2023

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