Ilala Lodge

Rooms

The rooms are spread across two floors. All en suite, they each have patio doors leading to either a balcony or terrace. Clean and airy, with crisp linen, dark woods and neutral colours, the rooms are very comfortable. Facilities in each room include air conditioning, overhead fans, a satellite TV and tea/coffee making facilities, and big bathrooms with rain showers.

Location

Ilala Lodge enjoys a secluded and peaceful location, close to the centre of Victoria Falls town. It's the nearest hotel to the falls on the Zimbabwe side, and from the gardens you can see the spray and hear the roar of the water.

Food and drink

Enjoy a meal at The Palm Restaurant during your stay. It serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, and offers a comprehensive wine list and cocktails. Food is freshly prepared and of a high quality; evident in the fact that the restaurant is a popular eating spot for guests staying elsewhere in town. As the hotel is a short walk from some of the town's other restaurants, eating out elsewhere is also an easy option. However, dining outside under the African night sky, amidst the sound of the crashing falls, makes for a romantic evening to be remembered.

Families

Rooms located on the first floor of Ilala Lodge have balcony balustrades that could present a hazard to young children; therefore, families will be accommodated in ground floor rooms.

Facilities and activities

During your stay, take a trip on the lodge's cruise boat, Ra-Ikane. Its decor reflects a bygone era of adventure and discovery in Africa. Paying tribute to Ra-Ikane, who was one of the guides who first led David Livingstone to the Victoria Falls, the cruise boat is for the exclusive use of visitors to the lodge. Keep your camera handy, as game can often be spotted from the water.

The lodge has a swimming pool and offers a number of relaxing spa treatments. Wi-Fi access is also available.

Environmental and social responsibility

Ilala Lodge actively strives to use sustainable practices including using solar power, sustainable waste management, and an extensive recycling system. More widely, the property is an active member of the Victoria Falls Recycling Project, and staff participate in monthly community clean up initiatives. The hotel also supports a humanitarian foundation, which raises funds to nurture schools and local elderly communities.