When do the Zambezi River Waters Rise? For time millennia, the levels of the Zambezi River has ebbed and flowed with the changing of the seasons. Read on to find out more how the highs and lows of the river are tracked, and what is “normal”… How is the water over the Victoria Falls measured?…
Reviews Round-Up Visiting Victoria Falls is a once-in-a-lifetime experience and you want to make the very most of it. We can guarantee you that a Zambezi River Cruise onboard one of our Ra-ikane fleet will be a wonderful acitivity to do in Victoria Falls…but don’t take our word for it! Here is a round of…
Why Add a Cruise to Your Bucket List? It’s that time of the year when everyone starts planning what travel adventures to go on, and what new experiences to have. We definitely think Victoria Falls should be on that travel-to list in 2020, and here’s 3 good reasons why you should add a Ra-ikane river…
Herons and Egrets The birds of the Zambezi River provide a feathered spectacular of sights and sounds, fantastic in its range and diversity. Here are some of the birds you can find on a cruise onboard the Raikane – if you are a particularly keen twitcher, be sure to book the our birdwatching cruise as…
Zimbabwe’s Big Tree One of the best known trees in Zimbabwe is a massive baobab, Adasonia digitata, that is found just off Zambezi Drive in Victoria Falls. With an enormous circumference of 18 metres, and standing 20 metres high, the tree is visited by thousands of visitors. Photo: “Shongwe” The Rich Hertiage of Livingstone and…
Zambezi International Regatta 2019 Ilala Lodge Hotel, which operates the Raikane fleet were delighted to be a sponsor of the 5th Zambezi International Regatta held in September 2019, as part of the Livingstone Sports Festival in Zambia. This year, the main teams were The Oxford, Cambridge and South African alumni teams – many of whom…
3 Highwire Activities To Try in Victoria Falls It is with good reason that Victoria Falls is known as the adventure capital of Africa – the town has a plethora of adrenaline activities on offer! Take a read of the top 3 high wire activities in Victoria Falls that will get your heart racing, which…
5 Great Reasons to Victoria Falls Here are five reasons to visit Victoria Falls by guest blogger, Roxanne Reid. Victoria Falls, on the boundary between Zimbabwe and Zambia, has long conjured an element of old-world Out of Africa romance. To visit the falls is a bucket-list expedition into the heart of Africa to see one of the world’s…
Discover the Feistiest, Tastiest and Most Shocking Fish Found in the Zambezi River The magnificent Zambezi River has an abundance of wildlife, birds and flora found on its banks, which makes a cruise aboard the Ra-Ikane a must-do activity when you come on vacation to Victoria Falls. There is, of course, a similar abundance of…
Winter on the Zambezi River As we enter July in Zimbabwe, our winter is firmly upon us. Winter in Zimbabwe means clear sunny days and cooler evenings, with no rain. The bush and the vegetation starts to thin out, which makes it easier to spot wildlife on the banks of the Zambezi River, whilst aboard…
Wildlife to Watch Aboard the Ra-ikane: Crocodiles Make sure you tick off this bucket-list activity when you visit Victoria Falls and book a cruise onboard the intimate and luxurious Ra-ikane. Our low-hulled boats only seat a maximum of 16 passengers, which means everyone has a great seat from which to watch the incredible African wildlife,…
Wildlife to Watch Aboard the Ra-ikane: Elephants For some rest and relaxation, be sure to book a cruise onboard the intimate and luxurious Ra-ikane when in Victoria Falls. It is the perfect way to watch the world go by, and spot some of the incredible wildlife that lives along the banks of the Zambezi River.…
Wildlife to Watch Aboard the Ra-ikane: Hippos A visit to the mighty Victoria Falls is not complete without a luxury cruise about the Ra-ikane down the Zambezi River. With cruises available morning, noon and evening it is an ideal activity to slow down, sip a chilled beverage and watch some incredible wildlife! Although we can’t…
The Zambezi River’s Journey Through Zimbabwe When one thinks of the mighty Zambezi River, images conjure up of powerful white-water currents, rocky ravines, sharp toothed game fish, the boisterous grunt of the ever-present hippos and the angelic cry of the majestic African fish eagle. The fourth longest river in Africa, its source is the Mwinilungu…
3 Romantic Activities in Victoria Falls1. Ra-Ikane Cruise In our (completely unbiased) opinion, a cruise aboard the Ra-Ikane is a must-do for any couple wanting some romance on their trip to Victoria Falls. Our boats are small and intimate, seating only a maximum of 16 people. Due to the table configuration, a couple can have…
10 Interesting Facts About The Zambezi River As one of the largest rivers in Africa, the Zambezi River provides a wealth of life and beauty to the surrounding flora and fauna, making it one of the most popular tourist destinations in Africa, notably for its most spectacular feature: the mighty Victoria Falls – the largest…
A Birdwatcher’s Delight Onboard The Ra-Ikane River Cruise 2018 has been marked ‘The year of the Bird’ to honour the centennial of the Migratory Bird Treaty Act. In celebration of this, we’d like to share with you the very best way to experience the magnificent birdlife that Zimbabwe has to offer, while on board Ilala Lodge…
Cruise With Us The Ra-Ikane River boats – owned by Ilala Lodge Hotel – are a fleet of monohulled boats that originate from a rich history of David Livingstone’s extraordinary expeditions along the Zambezi River. Comprising of three luxury river cruise boats, the Ra-Ikane exudes a grace of a bygone era. If you are wondering…
