Reviews of Ilala Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
220 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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"Ilala Lodge review"
Our only criticism was the noise from the helicopters flying over the falls all day. " See all these reviews: 9n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge"
"Ilala Lodge review"
Rooms are very comfortable, service and food were excellent. The Ra-Ikane sunset cruise was delightful.
We had to leave very early our last morning and the lodge packed us a very ample breakfast." See all these reviews: 12n in Zambia; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Quiet informal luxury in Vic Falls "
The included river trip on Raikane was excellent - small boat with drinks / canapés at sunset with knowledgable captain
Also bought their afternoon game trip to Livingston & Stanley reserve where we saw black rhino plus numerous giraffe
Breakfast excellent as was dinner with good service
Checkout surprisingly was somewhat bureaucratic / lengthy
" See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"A Little Gem"
"Ilala Lodge Review"
They even gave us a coupon for dinner on the first night which was a nice surprise.
Lovely memories of Vic Falls. " See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 4n in South Africa; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Visiting Victoria Falls Ilala Lodeg"
We enjoyed some excellent dinners in the evening and were treated to viewings of elephant visiting the garden just below the restaurant terrace.
The Sunset cruise arranged by the hotel was a magical experience and they also booked a helicopter trip over the Falls for us.
We only booked a 15 minute flight in the helicopter and we thought this was long enough and was money well spent to be able to see the falls, the bridge and the gorge all laid out below we were able to appreciate the scale of the whole thing.
Our onward travel by road to Kazangula and acroos the border to Kasane airport was very efficient and the airport at Kasane is very smart and almost brand new. Just one note that we did not have to make a river crossing at the border as mentioned in our itinerary, we just waled through the border and were picked up the other side.
Our overall experience at Ilala Lodge and Victoria Falls was very enjoyable and the locals very friendly and polite.
We saw elephant, baboon, Warthogs and monkeys in and around the hotel and the Falls." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
The Lookout, another good restaurant with spectacular views over the Zambezi gorge, is nearby.
We enjoyed the Zambezi sunset cruise on the hotel's own small boat. The Falls themselves are only a short walk away. We had two nights here and saw everything we wanted to in that time.
The hotel is very good value - you don't need to stay in the more expensive hotels." See all these reviews: 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Well sited hotel 10 mins walk from Vic Falls"
the rooms are typical standard hotel fair. Unfortunately a new block is being built(May 2018) and there was drilling and banging during the day. There is also a disco behind the hotel with music playing until after midnight.
Breakfast was excellent but service at dinner on the 2 nights we stayed there was painfully slow though they are recruiting new staff. " See all these reviews: 16n in Namibia; 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
It is walking distance from all attractions. Rooms are nice, comfortable with a nice garden access. You can relax at the pool/bar area. The service is fantastic.
Breakfast very good with all options and the team always ready to help. Front Desk super helpful nice people.
We also dinner at the Palm. Great wine and food perfect evening." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
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