Ilala Lodge
Situated near Victoria Falls and close to both the Zambezi National Park and Matetsi Safari Area, Ilala Lodge is an excellent location for both adventure and wildlife activities. Children of all ages are welcome.
Accommodation & Facilities
All 73 luxury rooms at Ilala Lodge have en-suite bathrooms with separate shower, air conditioning, overhead fan, safe, hair dryer and satellite TV. Teak furnishings enhance the African ambiance and relaxed atmosphere of the hotel. Families of three can be accommodated in standard suites with a kingsize bed and single bed in the annexe. Larger families can request interleading rooms. With an exceptional a la carte menu at The Palm restaurant, guests can enjoy meals either inside or outside, whilst animals such as warthog and impala graze on the lawns. The swimming pool and separate child’s paddling pool is a great place to relax after a long day of safari and adventure.
Eating & Sleeping
Children can have separate meal times. There isn’t a children’s men but the food and beverage manager is happy to discuss the children’s preference on your arrival and provide accordingly. Specific dietary requests can be accommodated with prior notice. With advance warning a babysitting service is available and supplied by a member of the hotel staff.
Wildlife & Activities
There is a vast range of activities on offer from Ilala Lodge, from bungee jumping, abseiling and white water rafting to bush walks, river cruises and canoe safaris. Zambezi National Park offers some of the best wildlife viewing on the continent, with lion, elephant, buffalo and giraffe amongst many others you are likely to encounter.
Specifically for children …
The in house Ilala Lodge Hotel activity centre can arrange activities and tours to suit. For families that could include:
• A river cruise on Ra-Ikane, the lodge’s cruise boat. With a maximum of 16 seats available this is a wonderful opportunity to relax and take in the surrounding views.
• Scenic helicopter flights over the falls.