Reviews of Ilala Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
276 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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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
"Ilala Lodge review"
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
"Ilala Lodge review"
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
"Ilala Lodge review"
All the staff were very helpful and welcoming, ensuring we had a lovely stay. The Lodge is very peaceful but ideally located to visit the falls.
We enjoyed watching the wildlife from our balcony.
Would particularly recommend the early morning boat trip on the Zambezi and dinner at the restaurant." See all these reviews: 9n in Botswana; 3n in South Africa; 3n in Zimbabwe
Buffalo
1 sighting
Elephant
2 sightings
Zebra
1 sighting
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