Reviews of Ilala Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
257 independent comments and wildlife information from our travellers who have visited Ilala Lodge and kindly agreed to share their thoughts. They do not necessarily represent the views of Expert Africa

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"Great 2 days at Vic Falls"
We enjoyed all the activities that the area had to offer (booked independently through wild horizons). We particularly liked the little bamba sunrise tram ride onto the victoria falls bridge. We also enjoyed the lookout cafe for drinks & lunches. On the sunset cruise we saw crocodiles, hippos and a variety of birdlife. On the drive from the Botswana / Zimbabwe border to the lodge we also saw an elephant.
N.B. The white water rafting departs at 7am, so it needs to be booked at least the day before." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 4n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe

Elephant
1 sighting
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Very helpful and accommodating staff." See all these reviews: 9n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe; 1n in South Africa
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It was an easy walk to the falls." See all these reviews: 12n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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Elephant
3 sightings
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The disadvantage was the helicopters constantly flew over the hotel on their flights over Victoria Falls." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe

Elephant
Multiple sightings
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The restaurant terrace was delightful and we enjoyed our dinners and breakfasts here. There is clearly an excellent chef here, and a live piano player during dinner. There were Bush Bucks in the garden.
The Lodge is a short, safe walk to the Falls. Definitely an excellent choice for this part of the holiday.
The turn down service was excellent - they virtually re-did the room!" See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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Buffalo
1 sighting
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One comment: our room on the lower floor was affected by noise from both neighbouring rooms and/or upstairs rooms and also the balcony/walkway outside serving the next level of rooms (it moves and makes a noise when walked on) but this was not severe" See all these reviews: 15n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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