Ilala Lodge Hotel

This lodge was more than we could have imagined. We stayed for 4 nights and are sad to leave. The staff are extremely friendly and will do anything to make your stay comfortable. The breakfast is fabulous. Selection of juices, tea/coffee, yogurt, fruit, cereals, pastries and you have a hot breakfast menu which you can alter however to your liking. If they have it, they will do it for you. The lunch and dinners are beautifully presented and tasting. Poolside and room service also available. Two pools - a big one and a smaller one. Not heated of course but the African sun is so hot the coolness is refreshing. The rooms are beautiful and have everything you need (except a hairdryer). I had my own so no big deal for me. And now the location! So close to everything you need to do here. Banks, souvenir shops and a supermarket not too far away. Everything we did we had a transfer and they were fantastic. They helped us through the border processes when necessary. You can see the mist rising off Victoria Falls and the lodge looks out to luscious green grass which continues into the dryness of the national park which attracts the wild animals. Whilst we were there we saw many animals that came onto this green grass and into the park. These are right out the the front of the rooms, eating areas and pools. Hippopotamus, elephant, baboons, mongoose, spotted bushbucks, warthogs & buffalo. A truly amazing place!

Hippos just beyond our patio!! A-ma-zing!! Excellent location, walking distance to the Falls, the town, and the ziplines (cafe and viewing area if you're not brave enough to participate!). Shout out to Lucky (always smiling) and our kind waitress, Michelle.

Illala Lodge is a very well appointed hotel with an African theme close to Victoria Falls. The rooms are large and comfortable. The restaurant has outdoors tables in with a lovely atmosphere. The food is tasty and well presented and the staff are very friendly and efficient. The lodge provided a very comfortable African experience.

Great place, great fun, excellent staff, comfortable rooms, good food. 10 - 15 minutes walking to the falls. Close to the open market and shops. There is swimming pool, wifi, and lots of animals come to visit during the day and during the night.