Luxurious accommodation on the banks of the Zambezi River within the Zambezi National Park
Lounge, library, dining area, bar, deck, and fire-pit
Fourteen elegant suites with private plunge pools, viewing decks, and stunning views of the Zambezi River
Falls experiences, game drives, walking safaris, and river safaris
Old Drift Lodge offers both Falls experiences and safari activities. Here are just a few examples:
Tours are available during the morning and the afternoon. A knowledgeable guide leads guests through the beautiful rainforest, passing on fascinating information about the world’s largest waterfall and happily answering any questions. A must-do!
Perfect for adventurous travellers, this type of tour involves slides, trails, and rope bridge walkways. It’s a wonderful way in which to explore the hardwood forest of the region’s spectacular gorges.
Something for adrenaline junkies! Vic Falls boasts the world’s wildest white water, making rafting on the River Zambezi a really thrilling experience.
For breathtaking vistas over the Falls from the air, why not hop on board a helicopter ? You’ll enjoy several loops and, if you wish, a prolonged journey farther upstream to see more of the Zambezi river.
Also accompanied by an expert guide, walks are all about observing the smaller lives within the park. These include plants, insects, and birds.
Morning and afternoon cruises are ideal for relaxing as the sun rises or sets over the water. For more information about this activity or any other experience offered by Old Drift Lodge, please contact a member of our team.
*This property is unfenced and although animal densities are not that high along this stretch of the Zambezi River, there is always the potential for dangerous game. So if you opt to stay here please always be cautious and look out for wildlife when walking around, especially at night.
The lodge’s jetty is accessed via 35 minutes’ road transfer from Victoria Falls Airport, and the boat journey takes 10–15 minutes. Old Drift has a spectacular location on the banks of the River Zambezi, within Zambezi National Park.
Timber-effect walkways link the guest chalets to the main lodge building, a very impressive structure made out of canvas, wood, and glass.
In here, you’ll find the sumptuous lounge, which features plush sofas, armchairs, and pouffes amidst coffee and occasional tables, a welcoming fireplace, elegant lighting, and an assortment of plants and interesting artefacts creating a homely feel. Guests in need of a little quiet time can head to the equally comfortable library. The dining area, on the opposite side of the lodge, contains chic tables-and-chairs and overhead fans, and the chefs are dedicated to providing a fine dining experience featuring fresh ingredients from Old Drift’s own gardens. A good variety of drinks is available at the bar, and guests can also opt to relax and dine anywhere on the lodge’s spacious deck while admiring the scenery! A few steps lead down into a very smart fire-pit, which is surrounded by cushioned seating – this is where everyone gathers to socialise and share their safari stories.
Guest accommodation consists of ten double suites and four family suites, spaced along the riverbanks.
Each occupies a chalet-type structure with canvas walls, positioned above ground level on timber decking to maximise your views over the river. Inside, the suites feel very spacious, due to the high ceilings and pale colour of the canvas. Every double unit features a four-poster king-size bed or twin beds with mosquito netting, a writing desk and chair, and a separate seating area with two easy chairs and a coffee table. Additional amenities include an overhead fan, a tea-and-coffee station, and a mini-bar. On one side of the suite, a canvas door slides open into a generously proportioned washroom, which offers separate flush toilet, twin washbasins, and a step-up shower. Dressing gowns, slippers, a hairdryer, and toiletries are all supplied. There’s an outside shower too, and a freestanding bath with canvas curtains on the private deck! The deck also boasts a plunge pool, where you can enjoy a refreshing dip while admiring views of the river and its wildlife. The four family suites benefit from all the features of the double suite option, as well as a second en-suite bedroom.
Billed as perfect for multigenerational travel, the House is well suited to a family or group of friends.
The Lodge is suitable for solos and couples alike, while welcoming families.
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