Situated in Victoria Falls town centre, Ilala Lodge Hotel holds the distinction of being the closest hotel to the waterfall on the Zimbabwean side – an eight-minute walk from the main viewing points. This positioning offers particular convenience for guests seeking immediate access to the Falls upon arrival.
The hotel's 73 rooms and suites are configured across multiple categories, from Classic Rooms to the expansive Strathearn Suite. All accommodations feature garden views that extend toward the adjacent national park. The constant sound of falling water – locally known as "the smoke which thunders" – provides a distinctive atmospheric element unique to this location.
The award-winning Cassia Restaurant has earned recognition for both its cuisine and extensive wine menu, featuring selections from established South African vineyards. The restaurant operates throughout the day, with evening service conducted outdoors under natural lighting. The proximity to Victoria Falls means that the spray from the of the waterfall provides a unique visual backdrop.
Two swimming pools anchor the hotel's leisure facilities, complemented by a poolside bar and lounge area equipped with business facilities, games, and reading materials. An activities office staffed by specialists are ready to book activities ranging from helicopter flights to multi-day safari extensions.
2 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
4 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 73
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, History & Culture, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Wildlife, Wine
Located in the heart of the Timbavati Private Nature Reserve, Tanda Tula Safari Camp offers an intimate and luxurious safari experience. With just nine hybrid canvas-and-glass suites, including two family suites, guests enjoy exclusivity and a deep connection to the wilderness. Each suite features sliding glass doors, canvas walls, and a private deck with a plunge pool, seamlessly blending contemporary elegance with nature.
Our camp’s design celebrates South Africa’s Tsonga heritage, creating an authentic yet sophisticated retreat. A grid-tied solar system reduces reliance on Eskom power, reinforcing our commitment to sustainability.
Tanda Tula safaris are immersive and unhurried, guided by one of the most experienced teams in the Greater Kruger. With 55,626 hectares of exclusive traversing, guests experience wildlife encounters in a vast and untamed landscape.
Dining is a celebration of heritage and creativity, with dishes inspired by childhood recipes and reimagined with an elegant twist. Bush walks, birding, and stargazing complement the safari experience, offering deeper connections to nature.
Tanda Tula is more than a safari—it’s a place of stories, discovery, and meaningful moments in one of Africa’s most extraordinary landscapes.
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
5 Star
Lodge
Spoken Languages: English
No. Rooms: 9
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
Originally a private family retreat, Chitwa Chitwa earned its name as an affectionate ode to the aging giraffe bull who shared the lakeside home as an extended member of the Brink family. According to the owner, Charl Brink, the majestic arrival of this regal relative was always signaled by the creaking of his old joints - and still today, his watchful essence is felt presiding over the lodge. The private game lodge is magnificent and graceful in appearance, yet humble enough to evaporate into the surrounding beauty of the unspoiled bush of the Sabi Sand.
2 Nights
Full Board - Dinner, Bed, Breakfast and Lunch
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
5 Star
Other
Spoken Languages: Afrikaans, English
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Flora, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
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3 Nights
Bed and Breakfast
