Ila Safari Lodge
LOCATION: Just upstream from Victoria Falls on the Zambian side.
SETTING: On a private island in the middle of the Zambezi River, offering direct river access and sweeping views.
ACCOMMODATION: Four Thatched Cottages and one Honeymoon Chalet.
HIGHLIGHTS: Unique, barefoot luxury "safari lodge" experience at Victoria Falls, with all meals, drinks, laundry and many activities included. Great base for optional adventure activities. 93% of our guest questionnaires recommend a minimum 3 night stay.
ACTIVITIES: There is no set pattern to days at Sindabezi Island. Guests can do as much or as little as they wish, with game drives, bush walks, and boating trips all included in the price. The majestic Victoria Falls can be viewed on foot in the national park, from inside the gorge, from Livingstone Island, and from the air. Park fees are charged at US$10 per person per visit (subject to change) and Victoria Falls Entrance Fee is US$20 per person per visit (subject to change). Included Activities:
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Sunrise and sunset boat trips on the Zambezi
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Guided canoeing excursion depending on water levels and hippo activity
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Lunch on a local island with a guided walk
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Fishing (equipment provided)
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Visit to Victoria Falls on the Zambian Side (falls entrance fees are extra)
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Game drive in the Mosi-Oa-Tunya National Park (park fees are extra)
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Walk in the gorge below the Falls
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Cultural visit to the museum (museum entrance is extra)
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Local village visit
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Mountain bike trail to local village
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Shopping trip on the Zambian side of the Falls
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Tour of the Tongabezi organic gardens
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Visit to Tongabezi's Tujatane Trust School
CHILD POLICY: We are happy to take children 14 years and older, charged at adult rates. If the island is taken privately we do welcome children of seven and older. In this case children under 14 pay 50% unless they are in their own room.
GETTING THERE: Transfers are available from Livingstone Airport (LVI), Victoria Falls Airport (VFA), or Kasane.
OPEN: Year round.