Ilala Lodge Hotel is ideally located only 8 minutes away from the spectacular Victoria Falls. A family run hotel, Ilala Lodge has 73 stylish, well-appointed spacious rooms, that offer the ultimate in comfort and luxury. As the closest hotel to the beautiful Victoria Falls, the spray makes for a perfect backdrop during your stay. The award-winning Cassia Restaurant is famous for its gourmet cuisine and is highly rated on TripAdvisor. Diners can see the spray and hear the thunder from the Victoria Falls, while they enjoy al-fresco dining at the Cassia Restaurant.

The Cassia Restaurant:

Experience gourmet dining in Victoria Falls at the top-rated Cassia Restaurant. Centrally located only minutes away from the Victoria Falls at Ilala Lodge Hotel, the newly-renamed restaurant offers a delicious breakfast buffet, lunch and al fresco evening dining under the stary African sky.

The Cassia Restaurant offers an unmatched menu, paired with an extensive wine list comprised of carefully selected wines from South Africa’s top vineyards. The calming and tranquil ambience is further complimented by the gentle rumble of Victoria Falls in the background. A truly unforgettable dining experience not to be missed.

Ra-Ikane River Cruise:

Relive the historical journey embarked by David Livingstone exploring the mighty Zambezi River aboard the Ra-Ikane fleet. Named after his instrumental guide, the boats represent the grace of a bygone era honouring the rich history of Victoria Falls and its explorers, adventurers and heroes. The Ra-Ikane offers a variety of cruises, including birdwatching, breakfast, lunch, sunset, as well as private charters.

Riverside Dining Experience:

Dine on the edge of the Zambezi River surrounded by wilderness… Delight in a fully immersive dining experience on the tranquil and serene banks of the Zambezi River, sheltered under a twinkling canopy of stars. The Riverside Dining Experience offers an authentic African barbecue-style dinner surrounded by the wilderness of the Zambezi National Park. Located at our sister hotel, the Palm River Hotel.

Expect an array of delicious items on the menu, with a touch of traditionally Zimbabwean flavours, all freshly prepared on open coal fires. The hotel’s extensive range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages is served by attentive waiters set to ensure an unforgettable experience. Guests often get the opportunity to dine in the company of meandering hippos, buffalo or elephants.

The Riverside Dining Experience is available to guests from all hotels in Victoria Falls and is available throughout the year, weather conditions permitting. A minimum of 6 pax are required for the experience to take place and advanced reservations are essential.

We have recently built a fully-mobile, multi-layered wooden deck on which to host all riverside dining offerings, enhancing our guests’ comfort and taking care of the environment at the same time. This beautifully designed structure looks out on the river close to the Ra-Ikane River Cruise jetty.