Old Drift Lodge
CEDARBERG RATING
Luxury
Overview
Old Drift Lodge is a bush paradise that combines old world history with modern luxuries. It lies only 4.5 km upstream from the iconic Victoria Falls. But it is also inside the Zambezi National Park on a pristine section of the Zambezi river. With its stunning river setting, Old Drift offers both water and land-based game activities. But it is only a 10 minute boat cruise to the Victoria Falls. So you can have the best of both worlds.
Accommodation
Old Drift offers stunning accommodation in the form of 10 double suites and 4 family suites. The luxurious suites have wide picture windows onto the river. And its stylish furnishings blending seamlessly with the natural environment. The spacious canvas en-suite rooms all have a sitting area, indoor and outdoor showers. And outside there's a private plunge pool on the deck and a “sleep-out” deck. There's even an outdoor bath overlooking the Zambezi River. Facilities include air-conditioning, ceiling fan, safe, mini-bar, dressing area and tea/coffee facilities. The family suites offers two inter-leading bedrooms with a main bedroom and a smaller kids’ room, both en suite. And the family suites have the same facilities at the double suites.
The main lodge area has 360-degree views, north facing onto the Zambezi river & south facing onto a water hole. Plus transfers to and from the lodge are by luxury boat. And it only takes approximately 10 to 15 minutes to get to Victoria Falls.
The Zambezi National Park has 56,000 hectares with a variety of wildlife roaming throughout the park and coming to the river to drink and swim. Activities offered at Old Drift Lodge emphasize the rich natural environment. Enjoy exploring the Zambezi National Park on 4x4 game drives, on foot or via game-viewing boat cruises. Complimentary tours to Victoria Falls are also on offer.
The History of Old Drift Lodge
Its name speaks to the rich heritage of the area. A ‘drift' is a shallow place in a river or stream where it is possible to cross safely without using a boat. Around 1898, the Old Drift was used as a crossing point over the Zambezi River between what was then Southern and Northern Rhodesia. (Now known as Zimbabwe and Zambia. So the site swiftly became the busiest crossing point. Supplies were ferried and cattle swam to the opposite bank. However the settlers eventually abandoned the rustic settlement of Old Drift. As they started relocate to the nearby town of Victoria Falls.
At A Glance
Recommended for families
Good Food & Wine
Swimming pool
Rural location
Wifi on premises
In Pictures
Old Drift Lodge on the map
Rooms
Luxury Tented Suites
The 10 Luxury Tented Suites have high canvas ceilings and glass sliding doors that create a seamless flow between the interior of the rooms and the beautiful natural surroundings. The suites feature an en-suite bathroom, four-poster king-size bed or twin beds with mosquito netting, a private plunge pool, a writing desk and chair, a comfortable lounge and mini bar, a tea and coffee station as well as an ice machine. Three of the Luxury Tented Suites are equipped with star beds. The star beds are elevated on a platform adjacent to the suites, featuring four-poster beds elegantly poised above the River, with a higher vantage point to admire the exquisite view.
Luxury Tented Suites - Family
Old Drift is home to four family suites, each with its own bathroom and entrance so that children and parents have their own space but can easily visit each other without venturing into the bush. The family suites sleep a maximum of four guests. Unwind in the exclusive lounge area, complete with a well-stocked tea/coffee station and mini bar. Stay refreshed and comfortable with the convenience of air conditioning and a soothing ceiling fan and relax in the outdoor bath or private plunge pool.
Old Drift Lodge – Kate’s review
This is the closest of the riverside lodges (as opposed to town lodges) to Victoria Falls. That means that it is reatively easy to get to the various activities. But it also means that guests will hear noise from nearby villages and also occasional helicopter noise. This is a solid four stay + option. The … Read More
Exclusive Offers
Honeymoon Offer
Bride or Spouse pays only 50%, plus special romantic dinner
Bride or Spouse pays only 50%, plus special romantic dinner (in Green Season only)
Excludes: Festive Season
Variety of 3 & 4 night Offers
4 Night Package - 2 nights at Old Drift Lodge and 2 nights at The Elephant Camp with free Helicopter Flight of Angels Plus Other Offers - see detail
3 night packages at Elephant Camp & Wallow Camp Special rates incl a full day trip to Chobe National Park with a river cruise, lunch and sunset cruise (excludes $25 pp park fees as subject to change) 4 Night Signature Package - Old Drift Lodge, The Elephant Camp and free Helicopter Flight of Angels 2 nights at Old Drift Lodge & 2 nights at The Elephant Camp)
