Old Drift Lodge

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!!

What an amazing place. Had a tented suite along the river with access for the wildlife. Accommodation was luxurious, staff could not do enough to help and all inclusive meals excellent. Alongside this were the daily game drives and cruises which were very well done and where we saw lots of wild animals. A definite 5 star experience and one we will treasure forever.

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!

I enthusiastically endorse every other positive review of Old Drift Lodge. Our stay at Old Drift far exceeded our expectations. Being transported across the Zambezi river to the camp by boat was a wonderful way to start our visit. And we couldn’t have felt more welcomed upon our arrival. Everyone was so accommodating and everything was perfect. Our guide, Life, is mind-blowingly knowledgeable about everything in the area and is an excellent teacher. He is also a lot of fun. Our morning and afternoon excursions were all fantastic. Our tent was magnificent. Thank you for helping us to have the trip of a lifetime, and to gain a deeper respect and appreciation of African wildlife. We are spreading the word to our friends and family about Old Drift Lodge!

Our suite was rustic with all the amenities we needed, including air conditioning. We loved the deck located yards from the Zambezi, with a dipping pool, awesome breezes and views. Isolated from neighboring suites it was quiet and private. The central lodge was comfortable and inviting. Dining was on the deck, the food presentations beautiful as well as delicious. I can’t rave enough about the kind, professional and friendly staff. We were always greeted with damp, cool towels when we returned from an excursion. All the ranger guides were knowledgeable and proud to show their beautiful country and wildlife. We saw a family of hippos eating in the river, impalas, and more elephants than I could count. You will not be disappointed if you choose this lodge.

Our time at The Old Drift Lodge could not have been more memorable! The lodge and staff were amazing and incredibly friendly. We were in awe of the number of elephants and our time witnessing them up close in the wild, including having them visiting in the camp! Incredible!!! In addition, the staff were awesome, made us feel so special and welcome!! The lodge is incredible, luxury tented rooms on the Zambezi River in the middle of the national park. Elephants coming to drink at the river and doing so right outside side our room! Amazing!