Reviews of Ilala Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
265 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"
The large terrace area fronting the building has the restaurant at one end with pools for children and adults next to a bar area. The bar area was a great place to sit and enjoy a drink and take in the view.
The staff were friendly, efficient and the food was excellent. There was an activities office where we could book a number of different excursions. We took the early morning birdwatching cruise on the Zambezi which was excellent. A visit to the Victoria Falls is also a must." See all these reviews: 12n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
The Lodge is in an excellent position within sight of the Falls spray and the sound of the water. Short walk to the falls. The food was very good especially the breakfast. The staff were very helpful (in a slightly disorganised way).
The children loved the swimming pool." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
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Elephant
2 sightings
"Ilala Lodge review"
Victoria Falls was amazing. I am glad we decided to see the Falls from the Zimbabwe side. Running a gauntlet of vendors on the way to the Falls was only a minor annoyance.
Another wonderful birding spot, and a very relaxing and lovely place to end our trip." See all these reviews: 10n in Botswana; 8n in Namibia; 2n in Zimbabwe
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Elephant
3 sightings
"Ilala Lodge review"
We've stayed previously at the historic and grand Victoria Falls Hotel and while it was lovely, we much prefer Ilala's medium size and elegant yet relaxed dining, bar and pool areas. Plus it is even closer to the falls.
The location can't be beat and the food and service were also outstanding. We enjoyed seeing warthogs and monkeys on the property too." See all these reviews: 5n in Seychelles; 3n in Rwanda; 3n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge Victoria Falls"
The evening river cruise was a highlight as was the walk around the Falls, thanks to Soul and Robbie for their guidance and helpful information. Last but not least the helicopter flight over the falls was well worth the cost, views were awesome and wish I could have taken better pictures of the falls from above, but it was an experience not to be missed.
The food in the lodge was good, but didn't change, but I was only staying two nights so maybe the menu altered later in the week. The service was excellent and efficient throughout the lodge, and I would gladly stay there again.
I stayed in the older part of the lodge, and it was interesting to see some the wildlife from my room, the warthogs were especially funny to see running away when the thunderstorm started !
Thanks to Tracy for organizing this element of my trip and I hope to visit again in the near future." See all these reviews: 2n in Zimbabwe
"Excellent with wonderful staff"
The staff were so helpful. We had a deluxe room looking out on to the well kept grounds where we could watch the warthogs and various antelopes. Although the hotel is on the edge of the town it was very peaceful. The location was perfect - we could walk to the falls and also to the shops, bars and restaurants in town.
We went on the Ra Ikane river cruises and would recommend them too." See all these reviews: 5n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
We stayed in a standard room which was great and I would actually prefer over the deluxe rooms as these were a bit further from the main lodge (the standard rooms are under the main lodge on a lower floor). We had deer and warthogs grazing outside our balcony.
Would definitely go back." See all these reviews: 6n in Zimbabwe; 4n in Botswana
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Elephant
Multiple sightings
"Ilala Lodge review"
Both of these activities we undertook unguided but supervised activities could easily have been arranged by the Lodge, if wanted. Ilala was also very convenient for the facilities in town, although we found the street vendors to be too attentive to permit us to venture far! Despite this, within the confines of the Lodge, the ambience was peaceful, the staff welcoming and helpful and the facilities (including swimming pool) and catering excellent.
We did book a helicopter viewing of the Falls and a Zambezi sunset cruise through the Lodge, both of which are highly recommended and provided additional perspectives of the natural phenomena." See all these reviews: 16n in Botswana; 10n in Zimbabwe
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Elephant
5 sightings
"Very nice"
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Elephant
1 sighting
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