Salama Apartments Begonia

Close to a mall, perfect.

The doors don’t close unless you lock them. On Friday night there was loud music throughout the night.

Good location, right next to shopping complex

Cleanliness could have been better.

We arrived around 3 AM in the early morning the owner was helpful to our check in

Good service

What I liked: The Space & Value: The apartment is incredibly big and spacious. Even without a garden, the indoor area is more than enough room for a family, and the price point was very fair. Reliable Power: The solar backup system was a lifesaver during Lusaka’s common load shedding. It kept us powered up when the grid went down. Helpful Host: Although finding the house was a challenge, the host was very responsive and guided us to the location. The key handover was smooth and well-coordinated. Location & Safety: It’s located in a nice, quiet, fenced neighborhood near a shopping center, which felt very secure.

What I didn't like: Maintenance Issues: The apartment needs significant attention. All three bathrooms had individual plumbing problems; some had no running water to the bathtubs, while others had no water at the faucets. AC Problems: The living room AC was broken, and the unit in our bedroom leaked enough water to create a puddle on the floor in a view hours. Safety Suggestion: As we are traveling with curious children, we had to be very vigilant because the solar battery and settings are exposed. I would recommend the host hide or screen these off to keep them out of reach of little hands. Navigation: It was quite difficult to find the house initially without the host's direct guidance.