# Ilala Lodge Hotel

Family-run luxury hotel in the heart of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe — the closest hotel to the Falls, an eight-minute walk from the entrance gate.

## Fast facts

- Name: Ilala Lodge Hotel
- Address: 413 Livingstone Way, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North, ZW
- GPS coordinates: -17.9258, 25.8364
- Reservations phone: +263 719 384 920
- Reservations email: onlinereservations@ilalalodge.com
- Front desk phone: +263 78 8097346
- Front desk email: guestrelations@ilalalodge.co.zw
- Check-in: 14:00
- Check-out: 10:00
- Price range (Schema.org): $$$
- Currencies accepted: USD, EUR, GBP, ZAR
- Direct booking: https://direct-book.com/ilalalodge/properties/ilaladirect?locale=en&items[0][adults]=2&items[0][children]=0&items[0][infants]=0&currency=USD

## Rooms

### Strathearn Suite

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/our-rooms/strathearn-suite
Summary: Our most luxurious accommodation, named after founder Strathearn Brown - private lounge, kitchenette, and a heated spa bath on the balcony.
Specs: 1 rooms · 128 m² · sleeps 4 · King · from $647 PPPN Sharing / $808 PPPN Single
Amenities: Complimentary Mini-Bar – replenished daily, Air-conditioning, Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary Toiletries, Satellite Television, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Hairdryers, Writing Desk, In-room Dining, Mineral water replenished twice daily, Laundry Service, Overhead Fans, Digital Safe, Private Patio Facing Victoria Falls, Double Vanity Basins, Interconnecting room options available, Large Bathtub, Private Spacious Lounge, Private Kitchen stocked with Snacks, Heated Spa Bath on Balcony

### Executive Suites

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/our-rooms/executive-suites
Summary: Spacious suites in the Deluxe Wing with a separate lounge, king-size bedroom, and a private balcony facing Victoria Falls.
Specs: 4 rooms · 104 m² · sleeps 2 · King · from $487 PPPN Sharing / $609 PPPN Single
Amenities: Complimentary Mini-Bar – replenished daily, Air-conditioning, Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary Toiletries, Satellite Television, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Hairdryers, Writing Desk, Mineral water replenished twice daily, Laundry Service, Overhead Fans, Digital Safe, Private Balcony Facing Victoria Falls, Double Vanity Basins, Large Bathtub, Private Lounge

### Deluxe Rooms

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/our-rooms/deluxe-rooms
Summary: Set within the Deluxe Wing - refined teak accents and contemporary furnishings, with patios/balconies overlooking the gardens.
Specs: 24 rooms · 44 m² · sleeps 2 · Twin or King · from $329 PPPN Sharing / $468 PPPN Single
Amenities: Mini-Bar (with Complimentary Initial Stocking), Air-conditioning, Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary Toiletries, Satellite Television, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Hairdryers, Writing Desk, Mineral water replenished twice daily, Laundry Service, Overhead Fans, Digital Safe, Private Patio/Balcony, Double Vanity Basins

### Classic Suites

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/our-rooms/classic-suites
Summary: Top-floor suites with private balconies overlooking the hotel grounds and the rising spray of Victoria Falls.
Specs: 6 rooms · 75 m² · sleeps 3 · King + ¾ · from $421 PPPN Sharing / $526 PPPN Single
Amenities: Complimentary Mini-Bar – replenished daily, Air-conditioning, Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary Toiletries, Satellite Television, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Hairdryers, Writing Desk, Mineral water replenished twice daily, Laundry Service, Overhead Fans, Digital Safe, Private Balcony Facing Victoria Falls, Additional 3/4 bed, Interconnecting room options available, Large Bathtub, Double Vanity Basins

### Classic Rooms

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/our-rooms/classic-rooms
Summary: Twin or King beds with railway teak furnishings, opening onto the hotel's gardens and lawns where wildlife often grazes.
Specs: 32 rooms · 36 m² · sleeps 2 · Twin or King · from $271 PPPN Sharing / $387 PPPN Single
Amenities: Mini-Bar (with Complimentary Initial Stocking), Air-conditioning, Free Wi-Fi, Complimentary Toiletries, Satellite Television, Tea and Coffee Facilities, Hairdryers, Writing Desk, Mineral water replenished twice daily, Laundry Service, Overhead Fans, Digital Safe, Private Patio/Balcony

## Dining

- Cassia Restaurant — the hotel's signature restaurant, open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. https://www.ilalalodge.com/dining
- Zambezi River Deck Experience — riverside dining on the Zambezi. https://www.ilalalodge.com/dining/zambezi-river-deck
- Palm River Hotel High Tea — classic high tea at the sister property. https://www.ilalalodge.com/dining/high-tea

## Activities

- Overview: https://www.ilalalodge.com/activities
- Ra-Ikane sunset cruise on the Zambezi: https://www.ilalalodge.com/activities/ra-ikane
- Victoria Falls guided tour, white-water rafting, bungee jumping, helicopter flights, cultural village visits, game drives in Zambezi National Park and Chobe (Botswana day trip).

## Journal (recent articles)

### How Victoria Falls Became the Adrenaline Capital of Africa

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/how-victoria-falls-became-the-adrenaline-capital-of-africa
Published: 2026-09-17T12:12:55
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog, Victoria Falls

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 […]

### 10 Things That May Surprise You About Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/10-things-that-may-surprise-you-about-victoria-falls
Published: 2026-08-07T13:45:55
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Victoria Falls

You’ve booked a holiday to Victoria Falls, which means something about this remarkable destination captured your imagination. We applaud your excellent taste, but even the most stunning photographs can’t prepare you for everything that awaits. Some of the most memorable moments here are the details you don’t expect, the encounters you never planned for, and […]

### Why Victoria Falls is One of Africa’s Best Solo Travel Destinations

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/why-victoria-falls-is-one-of-africas-best-solo-travel-destinations
Published: 2026-07-23T13:45:58
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips

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 […]

### The Art of the African Sundowner

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-art-of-the-african-sundowner
Published: 2026-06-22T16:31:39
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips

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 […]

### Victoria Falls Beyond “The Falls”

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/victoria-falls-beyond-the-falls
Published: 2026-05-14T14:07:06
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips, Victoria Falls

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 […]

### A Family Long Weekend in Victoria Falls: Your 4-Day Itinerary

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/a-family-long-weekend-in-victoria-falls-your-4-day-itinerary
Published: 2026-04-21T13:46:25
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips

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 […]

### The Legendary Victoria Falls Lunar Rainbows

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-legendary-victoria-falls-lunar-rainbows
Published: 2026-03-16T16:03:18
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog, Victoria Falls

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 […]

### 5 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/5-date-ideas-for-valentines-day-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2026-02-07T12:50:25
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Food, Victoria Falls

There are few destinations in the world that feel as effortlessly romantic as Victoria Falls. Here, nature stages a spectacle unlike any other, with thundering water plunging into the Zambezi Gorge, mist rising like a veil into the sky, and the rumble of the Falls as your constant companion. At the heart of this cinematic […]

### Full Flow: Green Season in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/full-flow-green-season-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2026-01-19T09:33:20
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips, Victoria Falls

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 […]

### A Year in Review: Our 2025 Stories

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/a-year-in-review-our-2025-stories
Published: 2025-12-06T09:00:14
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog

As 2025 draws to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the year that’s been with full hearts. Over the span of twelve months, our hotel has hosted wonderful people, who bring their warmth and stories to our corner of the world – leaving us with as much energy as we hope we give to […]

### Your Guide to a December Getaway in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/your-guide-to-a-december-getaway-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2025-11-11T14:05:07
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips

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 […]

### The 5 Best Birds to Tick Off Your List in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-5-best-birds-to-tick-off-your-list-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2025-10-31T10:16:47
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Wildlife

Few places in the world combine the raw power of nature with such refined tranquillity as Victoria Falls. On the one hand, you have all the thrill and beauty generated by the mighty waterfall, and on the other, the comfort of town, complete with all its restaurants and shops. At Ilala Lodge Hotel, the boundary […]

### The Best Spring Activities in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-best-spring-activities-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2025-09-17T09:41:41
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog

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 […]

### The Story of the Zambezi River

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-story-of-the-zambezi-river
Published: 2025-08-13T15:35:54
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, History

From source to smoke… There is a waterway that winds through southern Africa: Ancient, constant, alive. It rises quietly in the wetlands of north-western Zambia, flowing through miombo woodland and grassy plains. Over more than 2500 kilometres, it gathers force, carving a path through six countries (Zambia, Angola, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique) before plunging, […]

### Restoring Ndlovu Secondary School

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/restoring-ndlovu-secondary-school
Published: 2025-06-26T09:54:25
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

At Ilala Lodge Hotel, giving back to our community is an integral part of what we stand for. As part of the Palm Hospitality Group’s (PHG) broader Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative, our recent partnership with Ndlovu Secondary School stands as a proud example of how sustainable development can change lives. Let’s take a closer […]

### Sharing Easter Warmth & Comfort With Our Community

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/sharing-easter-warmth-comfort-with-our-community
Published: 2025-06-10T20:45:24
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

“If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb At Ilala Lodge Hotel, we believe in the power of community and the impact of small acts of kindness. Through our Ilala Cares initiative, we are proud to support and uplift the people who make up […]

### Run, Stay, Explore: Victoria Falls Marathon 2025

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/run-stay-explore-victoria-falls-marathon-2025
Published: 2025-05-05T12:00:10
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog

It’s almost time to lace up your shoes and join us for one of Africa’s most thrilling running events! This year’s Victoria Falls Marathon is taking place on 6 July 2025, promising a wonderful blend of challenge and stunning scenery. Trust us: Running past one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World is not […]

### Unveiling Cassia Restaurant’s New Look

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/unveiling-cassia-restaurants-new-look
Published: 2025-03-04T13:51:28
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Food

We are over the moon to share that the refurbishment of our award-winning Cassia Restaurant is officially complete – on schedule, no less – and that we’ve been welcoming guests into this stunning new space since the beginning of the month. The idea was to refresh our dining area while still retaining that authentic feel […]

### From Garden to Table at Ilala Lodge Hotel

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/from-garden-to-table-at-ilala-lodge-hotel
Published: 2025-02-24T12:30:44
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Food, IlalaCares

Nestled in the heart of Victoria Falls, Ilala Lodge Hotel is more than just a place to rest and enjoy after exploring one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. We are also a hotel that prides itself on sustainability and providing our guests with fresh, locally-sourced food when they come and dine with […]

### Bidding Farewell to an Ilala Legend

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/bidding-farewell-to-an-ilala-legend
Published: 2025-01-15T12:20:18
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Staff

The end of 2024 marked the closing of an incredible chapter for Ilala Lodge Hotel as we bid farewell to Peter Msindo, a beloved member of our hotel family, who retired after 33-years of service. Peter’s story is so closely intertwined with the very essence of Ilala Lodge Hotel that it is almost impossible to […]

### A Day of Dining at Cassia Restaurant

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/a-day-of-dining-at-cassia-restaurant
Published: 2024-11-28T17:41:42
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Food

Whether you’re looking for a scenic spot to enjoy a leisurely breakfast, a shaded terrace for a relaxed lunch, or a beautiful poolside bar to unwind at with afternoon drinks, you can’t go wrong with Cassia Restaurant, our hotel’s award-winning eatery. Nestled in the heart of Victoria Falls, our restaurant offers not just a place […]

### Top 5 Cliff Path Viewpoints

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/top-5-cliff-path-viewpoints
Published: 2024-10-17T11:15:45
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog, Victoria Falls

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 […]

### Victoria Falls: Rainy Season vs. Dry Season

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/victoria-falls-rainy-season-vs-dry-season
Published: 2024-09-18T12:03:23
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips

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 […]

### The Conscientious Traveller’s Guide To Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-conscientious-travellers-guide-to-victoria-falls
Published: 2024-08-20T16:23:01
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares, Travel Tips

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 […]

### Exploring the Rich Fauna & Flora of Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/exploring-the-rich-fauna-flora-of-victoria-falls
Published: 2024-07-16T10:40:02
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Wildlife

Victoria Falls, one of the world’s seven natural wonders, is more than its awe-inspiring cascades. Nestled in the heart of Zimbabwe, this UNESCO World Heritage Site boasts a diverse array of fauna and flora – delighting visitors who come for the falls, but end up enjoying far more than they originally bargained for! Green Canopies […]

### Exploring The Victoria Falls Craft Markets

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/exploring-the-victoria-falls-craft-markets
Published: 2024-06-20T15:52:21
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog

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 […]

### 5 Cocktails To Try At Our Poolside Bar

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/5-cocktails-to-try-at-our-poolside-bar
Published: 2024-05-20T09:16:04
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Food

Whether you’re a discerning traveller or an incurable explorer, there is a cocktail to suit every personality. Relax at our cosy Poolside Bar and order something to your taste as you watch the sun set over Victoria Falls. Ilala Lodge Hotel’s Poolside Bar is the perfect place to unwind after a busy day of sightseeing […]

### Celebrating Decades of Dedication at the Palm Hospitality Group

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/celebrating-decades-of-dedication
Published: 2024-04-26T11:03:25
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Staff

At Palm Hospitality Group, we take immense pride in our team of dedicated professionals who have been the driving force behind our success. Their unwavering commitment, hard work, and loyalty have been instrumental in shaping our organisation into a renowned name in the hospitality industry both at Ilala Lodge Hotel and the Palm River Hotel. […]

### The Perfect Verandah

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-perfect-verandah
Published: 2024-04-15T09:14:45
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog

The perfect verandah seamlessly integrates the indoors with the outdoors. It is a place of transition and relaxation, where slow days can be spent taking in the beauty of your surroundings from the comfort of a beautifully designed space. A Brief History The earliest examples of verandahs can be found in an ancient Indian text […]

### Top 10 Restaurants in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/top-10-restaurants-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2024-03-27T15:46:04
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Food, Victoria Falls

Eating out is about more than letting somebody else do the cooking for a change – although that is a definite plus. On holiday, the restaurants and eateries we pick have a tangible impact on our experience of the place we’re visiting. Chosen wisely, these establishments can offer us a glimpse into the culture, life […]

### Lesser-Known Victoria Falls Activities

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/lesser-known-victoria-falls-activities
Published: 2024-02-13T12:19:54
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog, Victoria Falls

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 […]

### 5 Unique Features of Ilala Lodge Hotel

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/5-unique-features-of-ilala-lodge-hotel
Published: 2024-02-01T11:02:03
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog

There are many unique features of our beautiful hotel that set us apart from the crowd. Being family-run, the Ilala Lodge Hotel is infused with personal touches that can only be attributed to the warm personalities and hospitable values of the Brown family. If you’d like to dive into the specifics, keep reading! Here are […]

### The Palm Hospitality Group Paves the Way for Holiday Travels and Marches for Reforestation

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/phg-paves-the-way-for-holiday-travels
Published: 2023-12-19T13:02:02
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

The holiday season is a time for giving and sharing joy. This December, the Palm Hospitality Group (PHG) Foundation embraced this spirit through impactful corporate social responsibility initiatives that gave back to our community. Paving the way for Holiday Travels The most wonderful time of the year brings a welcome influx of […]

### New Baboon-Proof Bins in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/new-baboon-proof-bins-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2023-11-27T12:57:52
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares, News, Victoria Falls

Tackling the Local Litter Issue The Palm Hospitality Group (PHG) Foundation has unveiled a new community initiative to address an ongoing issue with baboons raiding and emptying public litter bins in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe. The Problem: The Litter-Bin Raiders Placed as it is within a wildlife national park, the community of Victoria Falls faces mild […]

### The Story Behind The Ilala Palm

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-story-behind-the-ilala-palm
Published: 2023-09-27T15:16:02
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, History

You might think it strange that our beautiful hotel is named after a palm tree. After all, aren’t palm trees best suited to tropical locations? Not this one. The Ilala Palm, also known locally as the Molala or Vegetable Ivory Palm, is native to this region. Look out for it in Zimbabwe, Angola, Botswana, Namibia […]

### Your Family-Friendly Vacation at Ilala Lodge Hotel

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/your-family-friendly-vacation-at-ilala-lodge-hotel
Published: 2023-08-31T16:05:39
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Travel Tips

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 […]

### A First-Timer’s “Must-Do List” in Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/a-first-timers-must-do-list-in-victoria-falls
Published: 2023-06-30T16:58:34
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog, Victoria Falls

If you are looking for an adventurous holiday, Victoria Falls is the perfect destination.

### Ilala Lodge Hotel celebrates decades of staff loyalty

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/ilala-lodge-hotel-celebrates-decades-of-staff-loyalty
Published: 2023-05-15T02:43:27
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Staff

It’s no secret that our staff are one of the top reasons why guests choose Ilala Lodge Hotel as their number one accommodation option in Victoria Falls! To honour our exceptional team members, every year we hold a Long Service Awards Ceremony at Ilala Lodge Hotel. The ceremony aims to recognize key members of our […]

### Inspiring the Young Girls of Lupinyo Village

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/inspiring-the-young-girls-of-lupinyo-village
Published: 2022-12-15T13:54:09
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares, News

We recently had the privilege of hosting a group of young girls from Lupinyo Village for lunch and a tour of Ilala Lodge Hotel. The tour was arranged by the Managing Director of Africa Travel Tours, Leana as well as her husband Lovemore Machipisa. Together the pair are involved in selflessly helping transform the lives of […]

### Ilala Cares – November 2021

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/ilala-cares-november-2021
Published: 2021-11-16T09:37:07
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

Linen donations to Victoria Falls District Hospital’s Maternity Ward On 2nd November 2021, Ilala Lodge Hotel received a request by the newly-established Hwange District Residents Association (HDRA) to assist with resources for the Victoria Falls District Hospital. The hospital was in desperate need of linen donations which would be used to dress the beds of […]

### Ilala Lodge Hotel celebrates 30 years!

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/ilala-lodge-hotel-celebrates-30-years
Published: 2021-10-08T17:04:44
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, News

Our family hotel in the heart of Victoria Falls has bloomed into a popular accommodation choice for tourists from across the world, amounting from decades of combined expertise, passion and determination. To honour 30 years of Ilala Lodge Hotel, we hosted an intimate event at the hotel on Monday 4th October, to share our appreciation […]

### 5 Romantic Things to do in Vic Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/romantic-activities-victoria-falls
Published: 2020-02-08T13:41:06
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, Victoria Falls

The most romantic day of the year is just days away and if you are looking for a special place to celebrate, be sure to check out our most luxurious offering, the Strathearn Suite. And if you are looking for things to do in Victoria Falls, we have 5 ideas that will appeal to the romantic […]

### A Series of Sunrises Over Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/series-sunrises-over-victoria-falls
Published: 2019-12-04T08:35:37
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog

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 […]

### Ilala Cares – November 2019

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/ilala-cares-november-2019
Published: 2019-11-28T15:17:03
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

At Ilala Lodge Hotel, we like to try and do “our bit” of good where we can for our staff, community and environment. VFAPU Pop-Up Dinner For the last five years, Ilala Lodge Hotel has been part of the Victoria Falls Anti-Poaching Unit’s fundraising dinner. This is quite the event on the local calendar, as […]

### The Highs and Lows of Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/the-highs-and-lows-of-victoria-falls
Published: 2019-11-25T08:07:20
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog

During the month of November, there is always much speculation over how much water is flowing over the Victoria Falls – especially so this year, after a particularly long dry season. In this post, we try and answer some of these questions on the highs and lows of Victoria Falls. How is the Water Flow […]

### Ilala Cares – October 2019

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/ilala-cares-october-2019
Published: 2019-10-30T14:49:15
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

Ilala Lodge Hotel have once again been supporting the good work and enthusiasm of organisations and people trying to raise funds for worthy causes. Watch a Video and Win a Prize! Ilala Lodge Hotel has teamed up with Pangolin Photo Safaris in their bid to conserve Pangolins. Pangolin.Africa is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the […]

### Zambezi International Regatta 2019

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/zambezi-international-regatta-2019
Published: 2019-09-25T13:10:16
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog

Ilala Lodge Hotel were delighted to be a sponsor of the 5th Zambezi International Regatta held in September 2019, as part of the Livingstone Sports Festival in Zambia. This year, the main teams were The Oxford, Cambridge and South African alumni teams – many of whom it was their first time to Africa. They spent […]

### Five Reasons to Visit Victoria Falls

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/five-reasons-to-visit-victoria-falls
Published: 2019-08-19T09:44:35
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Activities, Blog, Wildlife

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, […]

### Ilala Cares Community Football Event

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/ilalacares-community-football-event
Published: 2019-06-25T18:42:09
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

Over the years, we have had the pleasure of hosting many famous people at Ilala Lodge Hotel, and this month we welcomed Celtic FC Goalkeeper, Craig Gordon and his girlfriend Summer Harl. This was Craig’s very first time to Africa and Zimbabwe, and he was blown away by the beauty of our country, and of course, […]

### Linen Donation to Local Hospital

URL: https://www.ilalalodge.com/blog/linen-donation-to-local-hospital
Published: 2019-05-20T13:45:13
Author: Focus Online Team
Categories: Blog, IlalaCares

“Do your little bit of good where you are; it’s those little bits of good put together that overwhelm the world.” ― Desmond Tutu As a family run hotel, Ilala Lodge Hotel has the ability and heart to quickly respond to calls for help and assistance. This past week, we were contacted by Megan, from the […]

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