Old Drift Lodge

Leaving this review on behalf of my parents who stayed at Old Drift Lodge in March 2025 and had the BEST TIME OF THEIR LIVES THERE! They loved the warmth and attentiveness of the staff, who did everything they could to make them feel at home. The room was very comfortable, the food was top-notch (could not ask for better), and the organized activities were phenomenal. The location close to the incredible Falls and the Zambezi River was just perfect. They also appreciated how safe and environmentally friendly the lodge is. Couldn’t recommend it more highly! So many thanks from Naisi and Pierre and big cheers to Solomon and Busani!

I cannot say enough good about Old Drift Lodge! It was a perfect stay. We felt like family. Every staff member was so kind and willing to go the extra mile to make our stay special. I didn’t realize when I booked the stay that we actually were staying inside a national park with the animals literally outside your door. There is no need to book any outside excursions as the Old Drift has everything for you!! The guided tour of Victoria Falls and breakfast at Lookout Point was fabulous. Every day came with new adventures and new animals to experience. Our game guide, Vusa, was so knowledgeable and truly loves the animals and what he does. He is a pro and one of the very best in Zimbabwe! We loved every second with him!! The game drives far exceeded my expectations. We saw so many animals: Lion pride (momma, dad, three cubs and two female daughters), giraffes, elephants (in the camp and swimming almost everyday), hippos (we could hear them in the mornings), zebra, impala, jackal, mongoose, African buffalo, crocodile, white monkeys, baboons, hyena, bushbuck, crocodile, dung beetles, and a slew of birds. Having the game drives at sunrise and right before sunset was ideal! The lighting for photos and temperature was perfect. They always had drinks for us to enjoy. The food was top notch! The chef really puts his heart into the menu. Everything I ate was delicious! I got to try foods I’d never had before like Warthog and Crocodile, and guess what? They were great! Service all around was excellent! The lodge itself was beautifully decorated and very clean. The tent/room was so nice. It was refreshing to swim in the pool in the afternoon or take an outdoor shower and you just can’t beat the view of the Zambezi river!! If you have the chance to go to this area of the world, do yourself a favor and stay at Old Drift Lodge. You will not regret it!! I hope someday I can return. Siyabonga Old Drift Lodge!!

Had the great fortune to stay at Old Drift Lodge. The location is magnificent, with each cabin being located very privately by the water, with a deck and pool in front of each one.. Abundance of wildlife wandering around the property from elephants to Hippos, warthogs, antelope, birds.many opportunities to go on a boat on the Zambezi viewing numerous bird species, crocs and hippos. Food is excellent, with great choices and all dietary requests are met. Short drive from the magnificent Victoria Falla.

Our group of three couple had an amazing stay here. Situated right on the banks of the Zambezi river, nestled among wild life, and excellent room with exceptional service! Going to tell all our friends who visit Africa to stay here!! This really was a gem!