Old Drift Lodge

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10,0
/10
Exceptional
15 reviews

What Guests Say About Their Stay

Lynsey

10,0
/ 10
Staff are excellent. Super friendly and always happy to have conversation. Fantastic accommodation and superb range of included activities. You won’t go hungry, food is excellent.

Matthew

10,0
/ 10
Staff were incredibly helpful, kind and attentive. Beautiful place so stay - this was our second visit and it didn’t disappoint

Stephen

10,0
/ 10
Absolutely amazing. All the staff friendly and attentive. Game and River Safaris amazing, we were impressed with the knowledge of our guide Jeremiah. Lovely place to stay. Will come back one day.
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Victoria Falls, Ward 19, Hwange, Matabeleland North, Zimbabwe

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24-Hour Front Desk
WiFi
In Victoria Falls
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In Victoria Falls

Location


Located in Victoria Falls, Old Drift Lodge is a 1-minute drive from Zambezi River and 6 minutes from Zambezi National Park. This all-inclusive hotel is 6.5 mi (10.4 km) from Victoria Falls and 2.7 mi (4.4 km) from Victoria Falls National Park.

Attractions


Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Zambezi National Park - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Victoria Falls National Park - 3.8 km / 2.4 mi
Zambezi River - 0.1 km / 0.1 mi
David Livingstone Statue - 9.8 km / 6.1 mi
Victoria Falls - 10.4 km / 6.5 mi
Devil's Pool - 10.7 km / 6.7 mi
Victoria Falls Bridge - 11.1 km / 6.9 mi
Victoria Falls Field Museum - 12.4 km / 7.7 mi
Livingstone Reptile Park - 18 km / 11.2 mi
Maramba Cultural Museum - 19.4 km / 12 mi
Railway Museum - 20.5 km / 12.7 mi
Livingstone Museum - 21.6 km / 13.4 mi
Mukuni Park Curio Market - 22.1 km / 13.7 mi
Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 24.8 km / 15.4 mi

The nearest airports are:
Livingstone (LVI) - 27.3 km / 17 mi
Victoria Falls (VFA) - 29.3 km / 18.2 mi

The preferred airport for Old Drift Lodge is Victoria Falls (VFA).

Facilities


Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.

Business Facilities


Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is complimentary (available 24 hours).

Dining


At Old Drift Lodge, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Rooms


Make yourself at home in one of the 14 guestrooms featuring refrigerators. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

All facilities in Old Drift Lodge

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Lobby

Transportation

  • Storage
  • Airport transfer

Things to Do

  • Garden
  • Sun loungers

Hotel Services

  • 24-hour Receptionist
  • Concierge

Food and Drinks

  • Breakfast

Connectivity

  • Free WiFi

Public Facilities

  • Smoke-free area

Accommodation Policy & General Information in Old Drift Lodge

Important Note
Planning to check in outside the check-in time (such as early morning or late in the evening)? You can arrange it directly with the property!
  • Children 6 years old and younger are not permitted at this property.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in/Check-out Time

Check-in:
14:00 - 20:00
Check-out:
Before 10:00

Pets Not Allowed

Professional property host/manager, Contactless check-out is available, No cribs (infant beds) available, No rollaway/extra beds available, Children not allowed, Contactless check-in is available, No elevators

General Information

Popular Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi
Check-In / Check-Out Time
From 14:00 - 20:00 - to 10:00
Breakfast Availability
Yes, hotel has room that provide breakfast
Available rooms at Old Drift Lodge
14
Another facilities in Old Drift Lodge
Storage, Airport transfer, Garden, Sun loungers, 24-hour Receptionist

Frequently asked question in Old Drift Lodge

What are available facilities at Old Drift Lodge?
There are top facilites at Old Drift Lodge such as 24-Hour Front Desk, WiFi. (some may require extra charges)
What is normal check-in & check-out time at Old Drift Lodge?
The standard check-in time at Old Drift Lodge is starting from 14:00 - 20:00 while the latest check-out time is at Before 10:00
Does Old Drift Lodge provide breakfast?
Yes, Old Drift Lodge provides breakfast. However, you need to choose a room with breakfast or pay extra charge if you book a room without breakfast.
What is the star rating of Old Drift Lodge?
Old Drift Lodge is a 3.5-star hotel.
How many rooms are available at Old Drift Lodge?
Old Drift Lodge has 14 rooms in total.
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10,0
Exceptional
From 15 reviews
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10,0

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10,0

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Lynsey
10,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are excellent. Super friendly and always happy to have conversation. Fantastic accommodation and superb range of included activities. You won’t go hungry, food is excellent.
Matthew
10,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff were incredibly helpful, kind and attentive. Beautiful place so stay - this was our second visit and it didn’t disappoint
Stephen
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Friends and Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Absolutely amazing. All the staff friendly and attentive. Game and River Safaris amazing, we were impressed with the knowledge of our guide Jeremiah. Lovely place to stay. Will come back one day.
Andrew
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Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Old Drift Lodge took care of us from start to end. We had one guide for our group of 4 during our stay. Jeremiah is welcoming (as is everyone there), knowledgeable, full of pride sharing his country, friendly and with a great sense of humor. The accomodations are amazing as are all the opportunities to see wild animals in their habitat. Would go back without hesitation!
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Sonja
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Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 161 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for 4 nights and it was wonderful. A few things to know. Everything is included in the price of your room. I booked and didn’t do any follow up research, until their office person Paty informed me the day before we arrived. So your airport transfers, game drives, ride to town or Victoria Falls all included. Also all meals including a lunch at the Lookout Cafe, owned by the same company, included. You are billed $30 per person for entry to Victoria Falls. They handle this at check out. However have lots of small dollars for tips. They have a “tip box” for all staff which you can leave one big tip, or as we preferred we tipped individuals. You are limited to get change for a $20 or a $50, so bring lots of $1 and $5 for everything from housekeeping to transportation to/from airport. They even do your laundry at no charge. They handle all the excursions. The activity director (don’t forget to tip) asks you daily what you would like to do for the next day and sets it up. Don’t forget the chef Coco. She is wonderful. The staff is the best in the business. The rooms were divine. Be sure to allow time to relax in your room and on your riverside deck. The afternoon we chilled in our room and on our deck, we had an entire elephant family, including babies pay us a visit. Also in the area, but not covered by the Lodge is the Elephant and cheetah experience. We rode elephants and had cheetahs sit on our lap. $500 for 2. Pricey but you only live once! Great trip!
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Joseph
10,0
/10
Reviewed 166 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing experience! Location is truly unique, allowing close encounters with the local wildlife. Staff were so personable and welcoming. Activities were remarkable. Food was delicious. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel for a truly memorable holiday!
william
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Leisure with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 172 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved the staff and their smiles and attentive “can-do” service Loved the intimacy of the Lodge that only has 14 luxury tents Loved the food and bar service Loved the game drives and water safari and especially the walking safari with Vusa Loved our massages Loved everything and we were sad to leave ❤️
Marsha
10,0
/10
Reviewed 174 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Couldn’t have been better. Facilities were better than expected and staff were professional, attentive and friendly. We’re recommending the place to all our friends and family.
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Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Incredibly beautiful - on the Zambezi River. Great honeymoon spot!
Fab
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Leisure
10,0
/10
Reviewed 330 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A magical place! I wanted to visit Victoria Falls and picked Old Drift Lodge a bit randomly because the place looked inviting... Well, honestly, it was far beyond my expectations. It doesn’t just « looks » inviting. It’s totally and definitely one of a kind. The accommodation is well-thought and all details are covered. The premisses are open in the National Park with wonderful opportunities to meeting wild animals. Security is well assured and I felt safe at all times. The chef is really excellent and everything I tasted was delicious! The place is lovely, accommodations are super, food is delicious and, last but not least, the staff is highly professional, helpful and warm. Cherry on the cake! The perfect spot with the most beautiful views at sunrise and sunset right on the Zambezi River... Pure magic...
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Kathryn/Mark
10,0
/10
Reviewed 399 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Old Drift absolutely exceeded our expectations. The setting is so peaceful and full of wildlife. We will never forget waking to the bellowing of hippos, laughing at the monkeys from our deck, watching the adorable warthogs at lunch, and that hilarious planter-destroying elephant who came calling at dinner. The design of the rooms is a cut above "glamping," even at its very finest. Such a fun luxury to shower/bathe outdoors, on the banks of the Zambezi, and to sleep with the tent rustling overhead. The decor felt authentic, wonderfully retro, calming and luxurious. The outings were terrific and we had our own assigned guide. The entire staff is outstanding, sometimes anticipating our desires before we even knew them ourselves. We always felt so welcome and pampered. Our stay was magical!
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Matthias
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Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit in der Old Drift Lodge. Wir liebten den Plunge Pool und das Bett war so comfy. Das Team war auch super, ganz besonders freundlich und herzlich. Game Drives, River Cruises, Helicopter flight und High Team im Vic Falls Hotel lassen die Tage viel zu schnell vergehen. Vielen Dank für einen unvergessluchen Urlaub!
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10,0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Service personnalisé Sécurité du site États des lieux Information éducative sur les anime aux et leur habitat
Presley
10,0
/10
Reviewed 372 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

excellent service, good food, beautiful huge tent room with aircon and all staff are very friendly, helpful and professional.
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10,0
Exceptional
From 15 reviews
Cleanliness

10,0

Room Comfort

10,0

Service and Facilites

9,8

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Traveler Reviews Old Drift Lodge

Number of reviews per page
20
40
Top reviews
Lynsey
10,0
/10
Reviewed 20 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Staff are excellent. Super friendly and always happy to have conversation. Fantastic accommodation and superb range of included activities. You won’t go hungry, food is excellent.
Matthew
10,0
/10
Reviewed 26 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Staff were incredibly helpful, kind and attentive. Beautiful place so stay - this was our second visit and it didn’t disappoint
Stephen
icon-Friends and Family
Friends and Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 113 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Absolutely amazing. All the staff friendly and attentive. Game and River Safaris amazing, we were impressed with the knowledge of our guide Jeremiah. Lovely place to stay. Will come back one day.
Andrew
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 153 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Old Drift Lodge took care of us from start to end. We had one guide for our group of 4 during our stay. Jeremiah is welcoming (as is everyone there), knowledgeable, full of pride sharing his country, friendly and with a great sense of humor. The accomodations are amazing as are all the opportunities to see wild animals in their habitat. Would go back without hesitation!
Read More
Sonja
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 161 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

We stayed for 4 nights and it was wonderful. A few things to know. Everything is included in the price of your room. I booked and didn’t do any follow up research, until their office person Paty informed me the day before we arrived. So your airport transfers, game drives, ride to town or Victoria Falls all included. Also all meals including a lunch at the Lookout Cafe, owned by the same company, included. You are billed $30 per person for entry to Victoria Falls. They handle this at check out. However have lots of small dollars for tips. They have a “tip box” for all staff which you can leave one big tip, or as we preferred we tipped individuals. You are limited to get change for a $20 or a $50, so bring lots of $1 and $5 for everything from housekeeping to transportation to/from airport. They even do your laundry at no charge. They handle all the excursions. The activity director (don’t forget to tip) asks you daily what you would like to do for the next day and sets it up. Don’t forget the chef Coco. She is wonderful. The staff is the best in the business. The rooms were divine. Be sure to allow time to relax in your room and on your riverside deck. The afternoon we chilled in our room and on our deck, we had an entire elephant family, including babies pay us a visit. Also in the area, but not covered by the Lodge is the Elephant and cheetah experience. We rode elephants and had cheetahs sit on our lap. $500 for 2. Pricey but you only live once! Great trip!
Read More
Joseph
10,0
/10
Reviewed 166 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Amazing experience! Location is truly unique, allowing close encounters with the local wildlife. Staff were so personable and welcoming. Activities were remarkable. Food was delicious. Overall, I would highly recommend this hotel for a truly memorable holiday!
william
icon-Leisure with Friends
Leisure with Friends
10,0
/10
Reviewed 172 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Loved the staff and their smiles and attentive “can-do” service Loved the intimacy of the Lodge that only has 14 luxury tents Loved the food and bar service Loved the game drives and water safari and especially the walking safari with Vusa Loved our massages Loved everything and we were sad to leave ❤️
Marsha
10,0
/10
Reviewed 174 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

Couldn’t have been better. Facilities were better than expected and staff were professional, attentive and friendly. We’re recommending the place to all our friends and family.
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure Family
Leisure Family
10,0
/10
Reviewed 249 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Incredibly beautiful - on the Zambezi River. Great honeymoon spot!
Fab
icon-Leisure
Leisure
10,0
/10
Reviewed 330 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

A magical place! I wanted to visit Victoria Falls and picked Old Drift Lodge a bit randomly because the place looked inviting... Well, honestly, it was far beyond my expectations. It doesn’t just « looks » inviting. It’s totally and definitely one of a kind. The accommodation is well-thought and all details are covered. The premisses are open in the National Park with wonderful opportunities to meeting wild animals. Security is well assured and I felt safe at all times. The chef is really excellent and everything I tasted was delicious! The place is lovely, accommodations are super, food is delicious and, last but not least, the staff is highly professional, helpful and warm. Cherry on the cake! The perfect spot with the most beautiful views at sunrise and sunset right on the Zambezi River... Pure magic...
Read More
Kathryn/Mark
10,0
/10
Reviewed 399 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Old Drift absolutely exceeded our expectations. The setting is so peaceful and full of wildlife. We will never forget waking to the bellowing of hippos, laughing at the monkeys from our deck, watching the adorable warthogs at lunch, and that hilarious planter-destroying elephant who came calling at dinner. The design of the rooms is a cut above "glamping," even at its very finest. Such a fun luxury to shower/bathe outdoors, on the banks of the Zambezi, and to sleep with the tent rustling overhead. The decor felt authentic, wonderfully retro, calming and luxurious. The outings were terrific and we had our own assigned guide. The entire staff is outstanding, sometimes anticipating our desires before we even knew them ourselves. We always felt so welcome and pampered. Our stay was magical!
Read More
Matthias
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 114 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Wir hatten eine wunderschöne Zeit in der Old Drift Lodge. Wir liebten den Plunge Pool und das Bett war so comfy. Das Team war auch super, ganz besonders freundlich und herzlich. Game Drives, River Cruises, Helicopter flight und High Team im Vic Falls Hotel lassen die Tage viel zu schnell vergehen. Vielen Dank für einen unvergessluchen Urlaub!
Read More
Verified traveler
icon-Leisure with Partner
Leisure with Partner
10,0
/10
Reviewed 326 week(s) ago

Expedia Group verified review

Service personnalisé Sécurité du site États des lieux Information éducative sur les anime aux et leur habitat
Presley
10,0
/10
Reviewed 372 week(s) ago

Hotels.com verified review

excellent service, good food, beautiful huge tent room with aircon and all staff are very friendly, helpful and professional.
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Number of reviews per page
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40