Reviews of Ilala Lodge
Wildlife sightings and reviews
273 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"
Centrally located in town, able to walk anywhere." See all these reviews: 5n in Namibia; 1n in Zimbabwe
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The Buffet Breakfast had everything along with freshly made hot choices. Dinner was set outside on the lawn under the stars with the piano music in the background - magical!
We went on both the Sunset and the Sunrise River Tour. Both were wonderful opportunities to view birds and other wildlife." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 6n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
"Great start to our Africa trip"
The two nights we had there was a really good start to our holiday enabling us to rest up after our journey from London.
The lodge was clean, the food was excellent, and the facilities very good, and we were very well situated to view the falls being10 minutes walk away.
We enjoyed watching the warthogs wander around the grounds of the lodge." See all these reviews: 6n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
We paid a bit extra for the "sunrise over the falls" view which I thought meant we could see the falls but we couldn't (just the steam) and that wasn't viewable from my particular room. Still, the view was nice. We all wished there had been a gift shop because the town itself doesn't seem to have any nice shops.
The Ilala is easy walking distance from town and from the falls. The range of activities was also good. I did a morning game drive that was really well done and my friends and I did an evening cruise on the Zambezi which was very pleasant." See all these reviews: 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
Both the staff and management were very helpful and went out of their way to welcome us. The facilities were great and rooms to a high standard.
The pool was popular and very welcome in the heat. A great refuge from the hustle and bustle of the Victoria Falls commercial entrepreneurs (i.e. street vendors!) Easy walk to Victoria Falls." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 2n in Zimbabwe
"Excellent base in Vic falls"
Staff are courteous and helpful and an early breakfast was arranged for our early start to travel on." See all these reviews: 10n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
Within walking distance of the Victoria Falls NP entrance & the pleasant town of Victoria Falls with its restaurants and variety of tourist shops, including some authentic African craft sellers.
We ate only breakfast at the hotel, which consisted of a good buffet and a variety of cooked dishes which were also good." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 8n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Beautiful hotel, a short walk from the falls"
The restaurant served splendid food, such as crocodile risotto. Breakfast was also great with a good variety of food and a special breakfast menu.
The location is good, it is about 10mins by foot to the entrance of Vic Falls. The staff is friendly.
Overall a great experience at the end of our journey." See all these reviews: 7n in Namibia; 2n in Botswana; 1n in Zimbabwe
"Ilala Lodge review"
Elephants, warthogs and mongoose in the grounds of the hotel. Good restaurant with fantastic food and nice swimming pool, whats not to like!
Great end to our holiday and perfect place to relax for a couple of days." See all these reviews: 11n in Namibia; 3n in Botswana; 3n in Zimbabwe
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