River Bird Guest House is a small owner-run place on Musikili Road in Leopards Hill, a low-density residential suburb on the south-eastern side of Lusaka. With six bedrooms and a garden pool it feels like a private house that takes guests rather than a hotel.
Best for
Business and leisure visitors who want a quiet residential base with a pool and a cooked breakfast, and who do not mind driving into town.
Location
2667 Musikili Road, Leopards Hill, Lusaka. The operator gives the distance as about 15 km to the central business district, roughly twenty minutes’ drive, and about 25 km to Kenneth Kaunda International Airport. Shops, cafes and restaurants are around 750 m away, with a mall, supermarket, fuel station, gym and clinic close by.
Rooms and style at River Bird Guest House
Six en-suite bedrooms, each decorated individually rather than to a uniform hotel standard. Rooms have air conditioning and flat-screen televisions with satellite channels, and family-room configurations are available.
Facilities at River Bird Guest House
Communal areas include a sunken lounge and a swimming pool set in the garden. Breakfast is included. Parking is free and on site, and wireless internet is provided. Airport transfers can be arranged, and there are business and meeting facilities.
Trade-offs and what to know
There is no restaurant, so evening meals mean going out or arranging something in advance. With only six rooms the place books up quickly, and the residential location means a car or taxi for most trips.
Getting there and getting around
Leopards Hill Road is the spine of this part of the city and Musikili Road runs off it. The airport is on the far side of Lusaka, so allow time. The guest house can arrange transfers.
Explore the area
Leopards Hill has a cluster of restaurants and small malls, and the city centre, the Lusaka National Museum and Munda Wanga Environmental Park are all reachable by car. For the wider area see our Lusaka and the Kafue Flats pages.
Before you book
With six rooms, book early and say whether you need a family configuration. Ask about dinner arrangements, and book the airport transfer at the same time as the room.
Current rates and availability
We do not publish fixed rates for River Bird Guest House, because pricing and availability change with dates and demand. Use the Check Availability button on this page to see the current options offered by the independent booking provider. Zambia Travel Guide does not set prices, hold inventory or take payment.