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Once a myth takes route, it can be difficult to shake! Before you visit Victoria Falls, you'll probably do a little research, and most of what you find will be accurate. But, with that said, a handful of ideas about this place have been repeated so often that they've taken on the authority of fact, […]
Travelling to Victoria Falls on your own? You might be surprised by just how easy, safe and rewarding it can be. As more people choose to travel independently, Victoria Falls has emerged as a destination that's particularly well suited to solo adventurers – especially women, one of the fastest-growing travel demographics worldwide. Travelling solo offers […]
At sundown in Victoria Falls, you feel Africa in all her glory. Apart from the beauty of the heavy golden light, the urgency the day carried quietly falls away. This is the hour of the sundowner – and we’ve turned it into an art form! What Is a Sundowner? Those of us from Zimbabwe and […]
While researching your trip to Zimbabwe, it might have taken you a moment to differentiate between Victoria Falls the town, and Victoria Falls the waterfall. That’s because they share a name! Victoria Falls is as much town as it is natural wonder; with one owing its reputation to the other and vice versa. However, Victoria […]
Wondering what to do when you have four spare days, a couple of kiddies to keep entertained and one of the world’s great natural wonders on your bucket list? The answer writes itself. A long weekend in Victoria Falls truly ticks every box, from adventure and wildlife to good food and enough downtime to actually […]
For many first-time visitors, Victoria Falls is imagined in the dry season: Clear skies, gentle spray, and postcard-perfect views. Dry season is an excellent time of year to visit, make no mistake, but it’s not the only time worth visiting… From November to April, the landscape around Victoria Falls shifts into what is known as […]
Welcome to December in Victoria Falls, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and your playground over the Festive Season! Summer has arrived in Victoria Falls and to say we can feel it is an understatement! Mist rises from the gorge of a thunderous drop as the Zambezi River crashes down over the Falls, the rainforest pulses […]
When deciding on the best time to visit Victoria Falls, bear in mind our two overarching seasons – rainy season and dry season. Here is everything you need to know about the weather before booking your holiday to Ilala Lodge Hotel! The beautiful town of Victoria Falls is a year-round destination, but your experience and […]
Experiencing new cultures is one of life’s great joys! Let’s explore responsible ways to enjoy Victoria Falls so that you can get the most out of your trip. What does it mean to be a conscientious traveller in today’s terms? We are fortunate to live in a time when travelling from one side of the […]
When taking the entire family on vacation, there are a few key factors you’ll want ticked off: Safe spaces for the littlies to run around, convenient amenities that minimise your need to plan, and luxurious lodgings that offer all the comforts of home – plus a little extra. As a family-run hotel, we strive to […]
Being the adventure capital of Africa, there is no shortage of items to tick off your bucket list while travelling around Zimbabwe, but not all of these require nerves of steel or physical exertion.
