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There are few places in Africa where you can wake up to the sound of a waterfall, walk to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World before breakfast, and spend the afternoon bungee jumping into a gorge, if that’s your thing. Did we say a few places? We meant to say one. Victoria […]
Most travellers arrive at Victoria Falls expecting the extraordinary and, make no mistake – the Falls deliver. There is little that can prepare you for the thundering wall of water as it crashes into the gorge and the resulting spray that rises from it like smoke. It’s truly awe-inspiring, especially when you see all the […]
Spring in Victoria Falls is a time of vibrancy and renewal. From the moment you arrive, you’ll simply feel it in the air! Conditions-wise, the days grow warmer, the Zambezi River’s water level begins to drop, and our town’s surrounding landscapes are tinged with fresh green. (This excludes the rainforest on the edge of the […]
On the Zimbabwean side of Victoria Falls, we’re fortunate to boast 16 of the 19 Cliff Path Viewpoints. Below we’ll explore a few of our favourites – idyllic no matter the season. Our Proximity To The Falls Guests of Ilala Lodge Hotel are delighted to learn just how close we are to Victoria Falls National […]
If you’re looking for things to do in Victoria Falls, our town’s open-air craft markets are a wonderful place to start. With wares that reflect an eclectic mix of cultures across Zimbabwe and the wider African continent, you’re certain to find something unique and beautiful to remind you of your magical holiday. Winding your way […]
As Africa’s “Adventure Capital,” there are so many things to do in Victoria Falls that it can make your head spin! You’ve heard of the adrenaline-inducing bungee jump off the Vic Falls Bridge, white water rafting down the Zambezi and taking the awe-inspiring Flight of Angels over the Falls, but there may be a few […]
If you are looking for an adventurous holiday, Victoria Falls is the perfect destination.
Victoria Falls has an abundance of beauty – from magical rainbows, incredible sunsets and thundering sheets of water, it is a truly spectacular sight. What the Victoria Falls also does really well is show-stopping sunrises! However, these are a little harder to see in person as our beds are so super comfortable, we completely understand […]
Here are five reasons to visit Victoria Falls by guest blogger, Roxanne Reid. Victoria Falls, on the boundary between Zimbabwe and Zambia, has long conjured an element of old-world Out of Africa romance. To visit the falls is a bucket-list expedition into the heart of Africa to see one of the world’s greatest natural wonders, […]
The Zambezi River flows through six countries to make its notable descent over the mighty Victoria Falls – one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World and a World Heritage site. This impressive body of water is the fourth largest river in Africa, has a catchment covering 1,390,000 km², a length of approximately 2700km […]
Travel can be an exciting, enlightening and an eye-opening experience for children of all ages and what better way to educate your children about the big wide world than to let them see and experience it first hand?
A well-known saying by Lao Tzu is that “a journey of a 1000 miles begins with one step”. Using that as our inspiration, we have come up with our own new saying… "A view of 550 million litres of pouring water takes only 936 steps!” Yes, we know it's slightly less catchy than the former, […]
