Forest Inn

Forest Inn

Great North Road Farm 2917, Mkushi 60100 Zambia
Beautiful restaurant in the Lodge
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Only outdoor dining space open these days
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#1 of 1 campsite in Mkushi
3.8 of 5 bubbles
Location
3.4 of 5 bubbles
Rooms
3.7 of 5 bubbles
Value
3.9 of 5 bubbles
Cleanliness
3.7 of 5 bubbles
Service
3.6 of 5 bubbles
Sleep Quality
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Family
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Free parking
Bar / lounge
Restaurant

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Great North Road Farm 2917, Mkushi 60100 Zambia
Getting there
Lusaka Airport
194.4 km•
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pragati9 wrote a review Jul 2020
Zambia
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4.0 of 5 bubbles
The long weekend in July deserved a family outing.It was hard to decide where to go and will it be safe and a place near Kitwe so that holidays don't become tiring affair with long drive.
This place is 3.30 hours away from Kitwe.The plan was to make it as base and do a day trip to either to Nudubaluba Centre for some adventure or a visit to Kundalila falls. Both of which were scrapped in favour of relaxing on the hotel grounds by none else then our 12,15 year old boys.There was no one else staying so the whole place was for us .
The lovely lawns with miombo trees invited one for picnic and naps ,which was really relaxing after non stop work stress ,online teaching learning of last few months.
Food prepared by Honest, the chef is surprisingly tasty and can match the food quality of anyother chef in Zambia.He was able to prepare veg meals for me which honestly is challening to get and a delight to find.The stuffed omlette was appetising and filling breakfast.
The place is not really cheap and does not have amenties like TV,Bar fridge in room for the rates .Neither was the breakfast included in the rates .One can pay using card.
The dining room was closed but the outdoor dinning space was operational.The gardner has mentained the hotel grounds well though some parts are dry but there are nice nooks and corners with well cared ornamental flower beds.
I called Natalie ,the receptionist to book and she kindly allowed me usage of kitchen to prepare for my veg food (which I didn't had to,Thanks Honest)She also allowed usto have a look at family chalet and other rooms before we made our mind.We went for 2 rooms as family chalet were too small .
There are camping area with gazebo,braai,toilets.
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Date of stay: July 2020
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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zola025 wrote a review Feb 2020
Exeter, New Hampshire
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Forest Inn is literally just of the T2 main road. Great for convenience and finding it.

It's a simple wooded camping area, not very far off the main road.

We set up our Hiluxes for a night there, the usual facilities with plenty of wood for campfires. There was noone else there when we arrived - mid July.

There’s not much around, this is simply someone to stop before moving on.

Decent showers, it felt safe and secure. The nearby road wasn’t a major problem for noise.

Given we had a birthday the morning we left, we decided to have a treat and eat breakfast in the little restaurant/ bar. It was slow, and underwhelming. Not recommended.

wings with a penchant for flying into the campfire - it is fire suicide. My teen son ordered the croissants. There was only one portion of these left and when they arrived we got one of our ‘quotes of the trip’ with him saying, prior to calling the waiter over and ordering a fry up, “Mum, you cannot tell me this is breakfast". The croissants were those little baby ones you get, and a serving was two.
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Date of stay: July 2019Trip type: Travelled with family
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James AH Campbell wrote a review Aug 2021
Centurion, South Africa
4.0 of 5 bubbles
A great stopover on the main TanZam highway. The Inn is quiet with excellent camping and plenty of places to walk and unwind at the end of a long day of travelling. Also a great place to get a cold beer!
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Date of stay: June 2021
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JDG764 wrote a review Oct 2023
London, United Kingdom
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Now called Fika Lodge but just as good, this is a calm and comfortable escape from the hell of the Great North Road. Big family rooms are good value - and everyone heading north seems to stop here so it’s a great place to meet locals. Dinner was good and the shady site under trees is welcome.
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Date of stay: October 2023Trip type: Travelled with friends
Room Tip: Now called Fika Lodge
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Christopher Har... G wrote a review Nov 2022
Hoedspruit, South Africa
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Stayed two nights again. Small, camping site, which is compact. Nice Lapa with good facilities, but crowded if you aren’t with your mates. Short of hot water in the ladies ablution block. Otherwise good clean facilities.
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Date of stay: October 2022
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
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Sommerstar wrote a review Oct 2013
Bath, United Kingdom
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Sorry to say that at $60 for a double room I though this place over priced. The room was very average, in fact quite shabby and the duvet cover was dirty and stained. The food portions were stingy, barely adequate for an evening meal.
Compared to a locally run lodge with aircon, dstv and a full cooked breakfast for $40 not good value.
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Date of stay: October 2013Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Deefadog10 wrote a review Mar 2013
NSW
4.0 of 5 bubbles
We've stayed here several times over the years and found it to be clean and hospitable and in a wonderful woodland setting. On our last visit we thought it needed a bit of 'tender loving care' as it is starting to look a bit run down. The breakfasts are wholesome and the meal menus, while limited, has a nice variety of dishes. It's the perfect stopover after a long drive.
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Date of stay: July 2012
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
3.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
4.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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Vicki196 wrote a review Aug 2013
St. Albans, United Kingdom
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Very impressive accommodation, staff helpful and good food as well. I was travelling with the group of 21 people and I was very impressed by the style, cleanliness and very very friendly staff. Strongly recommended and Thank you Sandra and staff for looking after us.
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Date of stay: July 2013
4.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
5.0 of 5 bubblesService
4.0 of 5 bubblesSleep Quality
Trip type: Travelled on business
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Rhoda K wrote a review Jan 2013
Mpika, Northern, Zambia
3.0 of 5 bubbles
The best place to stop between Kapiri and Nakonde. It is set in a beautiful Miombo woodland and the food is simple but freshly prepared. Most importantly for me was that it was clean something most places along this Route lack!
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Date of stay: January 2013
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
5.0 of 5 bubblesCleanliness
4.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled with friends
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Dudygiac wrote a review Sept 2011
Milan, Italy
3.0 of 5 bubbles
We stayed there a couple of nights in August. We didn't planned to stop there. We had been obliged by a mechanical problem with our vehicle (rented).
After we spent a night in the middle of nowhere about 30kms from Forest Inn due to the engine problem, we reckoned there was a lodge close to Mkushi, Forest Inn. We were towed there the day after and we decided to stay there waiting for a new vehicle subsitution.
The lodge is very nice, it's located within a very well managed "forest", very clean and relaxing. There is also a campsite just in the middle of the park.
The restaurant is not bad, very basic although aligned with african standards. Personnel is very nice and helpful.
Also rooms are very basic and would deserve some maintenance.
For sure it's not a top market lodge and it canot be compared with lodges in the major parks. But for sure it can be taken ion serious consideration for a stop there, a good stay at a fair price.
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Date of stay: August 2011
3.0 of 5 bubblesValue
2.0 of 5 bubblesRooms
4.0 of 5 bubblesLocation
3.0 of 5 bubblesService
Trip type: Travelled as a couple
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JDG764 wrote a tip Oct 2023
London, United Kingdom97 contributions34 helpful votes
5.0 of 5 bubbles
"Now called Fika Lodge"
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Audr112 wrote a tip Jul 2019
Kitwe, Zambia96 contributions18 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Can't say, haven't stayed here"
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Cobus C wrote a tip Jan 2019
Lusaka, Zambia45 contributions7 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"The back rooms, on the premises"
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Joyannekim wrote a tip Sept 2017
Hoedspruit, South Africa8 contributions4 helpful votes
3.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask for a room as far from the main road as possible to limit the noise from trucks passing by."
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omlieftehe wrote a tip Nov 2015
Thabazimbi, South Africa214 contributions4 helpful votes
4.0 of 5 bubbles
"Ask for a charley away from the main road"
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NUMBER OF ROOMS
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Frequently Asked Questions about Forest Inn
What are some of the property amenities at Forest Inn?
Some of the more popular amenities offered include an on-site restaurant, a lounge, and free parking.
What food & drink options are available at Forest Inn?
Guests can enjoy an on-site restaurant and a lounge during their stay.
Is parking available at Forest Inn?
Yes, free parking is available to guests.