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Old Drift Lodge

3.5 star property
All-inclusive hotel with free breakfast and restaurant

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Coffee and/or coffee maker
Interior detail
Interior entrance
Lobby
Superior Double or Twin Room

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • All-inclusive
  • Free airport shuttle
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning

Explore the area

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Victoria Falls, Victoria Falls, Matabeleland North
  • Place, Zambezi National Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls National Park
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Place, Victoria Falls Bridge
    ‪22 min drive‬
  • Airport, Victoria Falls (VFA)
    ‪43 min drive‬

Room options

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Superior Double or Twin Room | Balcony

Superior Double or Twin Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Free bottled water
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • River view

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Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms | Coffee and/or coffee maker

Family Suite, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Fridge
2 bedrooms
Hairdryer
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the area

Victoria Falls

An all-inclusive stay in Victoria Falls awaits you at Old Drift Lodge. You'll be 2.8 km (1.7 mi) from Zambezi National Park and 3.8 km (2.4 mi) from Victoria Falls National Park. Highlights at this hotel include free daily breakfast, a restaurant and a free airport shuttle. .For a drink, you can stop by the hotel's own lounge bar. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Each morning free full breakfast is offered between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .In the area of this 3.5-property class Victoria Falls hotel, you'll find Victoria Falls.

What's nearby

  • Zambezi National Park - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Victoria Falls National Park - 12 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Devil's Pool - 22 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Victoria Falls Bridge - 22 min drive - 13.7 km
  • Mosi-oa-Tunya National Park - 48 min drive - 32.0 km

Getting around

  • Victoria Falls (VFA) - 37 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Boma - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪The Lookout Café - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Victoria Falls Waterfront - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Three Monkeys - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Limpo's Pub - ‬29 min drive

About this property

Old Drift Lodge

All-inclusive hotel with free breakfast and restaurant
Old Drift Lodge is an all-inclusive hotel. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities.

There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Old Drift Lodge also features a garden, concierge services, and laundry facilities. A roundtrip airport shuttle is free (available 24 hours).

This 3.5-star Victoria Falls hotel is smoke free.

  • 14 guestrooms or units
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Concierge
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Old Drift Lodge offers 14 accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Rooms open to balconies or patios. This accommodation offers separate sitting areas and includes desks. Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include baths or showers, slippers, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis. Amenities available on request include in-room massages.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • No on-site parking available
  • 24-hour free return airport shuttle

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Pool loungers

Spa

  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Living room
  • Safe
  • Separate sitting area

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport; guests must contact the property with arrival details before travel, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Children age 15 and younger are not permitted to attend any walking safari activities.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 6 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 6 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • An effective city/local tax rate of 2.00 per cent will be charged
  • Destination fee: USD15.00 per person, per night. This fee does not apply to children under 1 year of age.

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children. If you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room. No on-site parking is available. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Children 6 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What makes Old Drift Lodge a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus private balconies in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Old Drift Lodge.

Does Old Drift Lodge serve breakfast?

You bet, complimentary full brekkie is offered daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Old Drift Lodge?

Yep, there's a free airport shuttle that runs 24 hours a day.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Old Drift Lodge?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Old Drift Lodge?

Check-in begins at 2 PM. Check-out time is 10 AM.

Are pets allowed at Old Drift Lodge?

No, pets are not allowed.

Old Drift Lodge Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

9.8/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff were incredibly helpful, kind and attentive. Beautiful place so stay - this was our second visit and it didn’t disappoint
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joseph

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

william

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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 ❤️

10/10 Excellent

Marsha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Exceeded Expectations

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.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Incredibly beautiful - on the Zambezi River. Great honeymoon spot!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jacoba

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Fab, Port-au-Prince

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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...
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn/Mark, Chicago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Matthias

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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!
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

nicolas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hanna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Service personnalisé Sécurité du site États des lieux Information éducative sur les anime aux et leur habitat
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2020

10/10 Excellent

Presley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A lux safari tent lodge where perfect to stay

excellent service, good food, beautiful huge tent room with aircon and all staff are very friendly, helpful and professional.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2019