Victoria Falls Blog
A collection of stories and legends of Victoria Falls. Advice for newcommers and all things Victoria Falls. Read Tales From The Falls.
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Recent News
- A Family Long Weekend in Victoria Falls: Your 4-Day Itinerary
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 post A Family Long Weekend in Victoria Falls: Your 4-Day Itinerary appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Tuesday 21st of April 2026 11:46:25 AM - The Legendary Victoria Falls Lunar Rainbows
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 […] The post The Legendary Victoria Falls Lunar Rainbows appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Monday 16th of March 2026 02:03:18 PM - 5 Date Ideas for Valentine?s Day in 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 […] The post 5 Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day in Victoria Falls appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Saturday 7th of February 2026 10:50:25 AM - Full Flow: Green Season in 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 […] The post Full Flow: Green Season in Victoria Falls appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Monday 19th of January 2026 07:33:20 AM - A Year in Review: Our 2025 Stories
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 […] The post A Year in Review: Our 2025 Stories appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Saturday 6th of December 2025 07:00:14 AM - Celebrate Christmas 2025 at Ilala Lodge Hotel
Make this festive season truly special with the array of events at Ilala Lodge Hotel. This December, guests and non-guests alike are invited to enjoy a series of festive dining experiences designed to capture the warmth, flavour, and joy of Christmas in Victoria Falls. 23rd ? 26th December: Begin your day with a Christmas-themed breakfast […] The post Celebrate Christmas 2025 at Ilala Lodge Hotel appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Wednesday 12th of November 2025 11:49:08 AM - Your Guide to a December Getaway in Victoria Falls
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 post Your Guide to a December Getaway in Victoria Falls appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Tuesday 11th of November 2025 12:05:07 PM - The 5 Best Birds to Tick Off Your List in Victoria Falls
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 post The 5 Best Birds to Tick Off Your List in Victoria Falls appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Friday 31st of October 2025 08:16:47 AM - The Best Spring Activities in Victoria Falls
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 post The Best Spring Activities in Victoria Falls appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Wednesday 17th of September 2025 07:41:41 AM - The Story of the Zambezi River
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, […] The post The Story of the Zambezi River appeared first on Ilala Lodge.
Wednesday 13th of August 2025 01:35:54 PM
Victoria Falls Blog Stats
| Daily | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Today | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Yesterday | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 21 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 20 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 19 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 18 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| April 14 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Highest | 14 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 37 |
| Weekly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| This Week | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Week | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 15 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 13 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Week 11 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Week 10 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Week 09 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 4 |
| Week 08 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Highest | 24 | 24 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 82 |
| Monthly | Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average | 5.8 | 5.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| This Month | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Last Month | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| February 26 | 7 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| January 26 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| December 25 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 6 |
| November 25 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| October 25 | 8 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 |
| September 25 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| August 25 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| July 25 | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Highest | 71 | 74 | 0 | 0 | 190 | 249 |
| Unique PVs | Total PVs | Unique In | Total In | Unique Out | Total Out | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 809 | 852 | 0 | 0 | 766 | 981 |









