Old Drift Lodge

We finished our African vacation at Old Drift Lodge. Our intentions were to use this portion of our vacation geared towards the river cruises and Victoria Falls. While there we did two river cruises, one game drive and a tour of Victoria Falls. Our guide, Jeremiah was with us on each of our tours. He was excellent. His knowledge about the area, the animals, the history was exemplary. We learned a lot with Jeremiah as our guide. Everything about the lodge itself was excellent. The food, the people, their hospitality was amazing. We stayed in a family suite with our 2 boys. The room was spacious and private enough to share with our two adult children. I would highly recommend this lodge for anyone staying in the Victoria Falls area.

Oh - what can we say? This Lodge was absolutely amazing. Having spent time previously at The Elephant Camp (TEC) which is also a property owned by Wild Horizons, we were not disappointed. A different concept from TEC, The Old Drift Lodge (ODL) is situated on the Zambezi - so close you could fall off your balcony and be in the Zambezi (not recommended!). Our room was gorgeous - 2 showers, one inside and one outside. Both were huge and the water was so lovely on my hair - better than it has been in years with no chemicals. The lounge area with mini-bar, tea/coffee station and ice maker was great for early morning and late afternoon tea as we watched the sky start to darken before the sunset took place - a breathtaking thing to watch. The space was great and very large - with an “office” type bench out of sight behind the headboard, 2 huge wardrobes and drawers and cupboards galore for putting all our clothes and suitcases away. We have never experienced such generous sized accommodation before, and there was an attached second bedroom with 2 beds, toilet, vanity and shower for extra guests if required. The sunsets were amazing and sitting up in bed with a cup of coffee, just watching the skyline turn from light to pale apricot and then suddenly burning orange was just breathtaking. Then the sun would appear brilliantly red and just sit there as the day emerged. We had a buffalo outside our room one night and heard the lions calling in the middle of the night. The staff, food and decor were second to none. The food was so fresh and there was so much of it we had to ask for half portions at every meal because the standard portion was huge. The variety on the menu was also unbelievable and the staff could not do enough for you. Had a great time at the gift shop also and the managers, Himal and Irene were very accommodating - if they didn’t have it they would get it. Our 2 grand children are overjoyed with their Lion Cub & Leopard Cub t-shirts. Our silver elephant butter dish is proudly displayed at home now also. We experienced a fabulous boat trip one morning and saw dozens of hippo. Some in the water and many on land, sunning themselves. We have never before seen so many hippo on land and one in particular was a very bright pink underneath. The number of “hippo highways” all along the Zambezi riverbank was great and to see the enormous mother hippo being followed by her tiny baby was just gorgeous. There is really nothing more we can add to this review, because it would never end. We will definitely be returning to ODL in 2 years time and in the interim the planning for our next visit will make it even more exciting. Thank you ODL, Himal & Irene, all the staff - you made it a visit to remember.

My husband and I were part of a group of 8 friends who stayed at Old Drift for three nights. It was everyone's first trip to Zimbabwe. Old Drift is in a superb location a short drive (maybe 30 min) from Victoria Falls airport, and a short distance away from the falls, but it feels very quiet and serene. The rooms are very luxe and comfortable (loved the outdoor shower!) and each room has a private plunge pool and large deck overlooking the Zambezi river. The rooms have heat and A/C, which was great, since the temperatures could vary quite a bit during the course of a day. Our guide was Fanuel, and he was a fantastic guide and fantastic person. Upon arrival, we went on a late afternoon river boat cruise and saw quite a bit of hippos and crocs (and we drank a lot of alcohol and ate a bunch of snacks!). He took us on several game drives, to Victoria Falls and lunch at the Lookout Cafe. All of those are included in the cost of the booking. As an optional activity, we went to the Wild Horizons elephant sanctuary and had the most amazing interactions with the gentle giants. The food was so delicious - every single meal. And the staff was top-notch and made us feel special. I'd highly recommend staying at Old Drift for anyone who goes to Zimbabwe to see Victoria Falls!

A perfect night on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River. The staff were fabulous and the facilities exceeded every expectation. The accommodation is super luxurious and offers a spacious and comfortable space where views over the water are spectacular

My new wife and I chose Old Drift for our honeymoon, and we were not disappointed! Such a wonderful experience from the accommodation, the immersion in nature, the river views, the magnificent Falls themselves, the wonderful staff, the fantastic menus and of course the all-inclusive drinks! It was just a perfect stay, and we felt so blessed to be able to start our marriage in Africa and enjoy what our home continent has to offer. And we were pleased to once again see that we can contend with the best of the rest of the world. Thank you Zimbabwe, we love you, and may your beautiful country go from strength to strength.

Old Drift Lodge was the first stop on a safari tour and we were blown away by the friendliness and service of the staff The facilities are not permanent structures and therefore a bit different from what we have experienced in the past, but they were very spacious and comfortable. Overall a great stay.

I recently had a wonderful stay @ Old Drift Lodge with Wild Horizons. A great team, great location (inside the Zambezi National Park), great food and accommodation. Highly recommend.

We stayed at the Old Drift Lodge during our first safari trip to Africa. From the beginning to the end of our stay it was a great experience. The staff was friendly and welcoming, the accommodations were great with a terrific location on the Zambezi River, the food was fantastic, and the service was top notch. We felt pampered from beginning to end. Definitely one of the highlights was the river safari along the Zambezi River, it was relaxing and we spotted lots of wildlife along the way including hippos, elephants, giraffes, and many species of beautiful birds. The sunset on the Zambezi was unforgettable. The Old Drift Lodge is an outstanding lodge and we highly recommend it.

Our guide, the room, the service, the food, the amenities, the comfort (bed, linens, pillows)...all excellent and beyond reproach. Cannot say enough good things about this place!