Upstream about 7 km from the iconic Victoria Falls in the Zambezi National Park lies a pristine piece of land on the banks of the Zambezi River and the Old Drift Lodge - the closest lodge within the National Park to Victoria Falls. Luxury boats transport guests to the lodge, so the arrival alone is memorable!
The activities offered at Old Drift Lodge emphasise the rich natural environment, focusing on the abundance of wildlife that roam through the Park and swim the Zambezi River. Morning and afternoon game drives in 4x4 game viewing vehicles will take you along the Zambezi River through the Zambezi National Park. Game that can be seen include elephant, buffalo, kudu, giraffe, zebra, eland, impala, warthogs, and herds of sable antelope. Tea baskets and snacks will be taken on the morning drives and sundowners and snacks on the afternoon game drives. Morning and afternoon walking safaris accompanied by a professional guide can also be enjoyed.
A guided tour of the Victoria Falls is also included in the nightly rate, but excludes Park fees which are payable direct. This can be booked in conjunction with a lunch at the Lookout Café. Perched 120 metres above the turbulent rapids of the Zambezi River, the café overhangs the spectacular chasm of the Batoka Gorge, just down from the iconic Victoria Falls Bridge, which forms part of its backdrop.
There are 10 double suites and 4 family suites. All suites are air conditioned and decorated with stylish furnishings, fitting of the bygone eras, which blend in seamlessly with the natural environment. The spacious canvas rooms all have a private lounge, viewing and 'sleep-out' deck, an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers, plunge pool and an outdoor bath overlooking the Zambezi. The family suites have 2 inter-leading bedrooms, each with its own private en-suite facilities.
The main lodge area has 360-degree views, north facing onto the Zambezi and south facing onto a water hole.
Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.
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Rates Include
All meals and drinks including complimentary mini bars in the suites; return Victoria Falls/Livingstone Airport transfers, transfers to Victoria Falls town; gym in a bag; a laundry service; emergency medical evacuation; 2 scheduled game activities per day (river safari, guided walking safari, game drives); lunch at the Lookout Cafe (on request) including drinks; guided tour of the Falls from the Zimbabwe side (excluding Rainforest Entry Fees) are included.
Children Policy
Children aged 7 years and older are welcome. Rates available on request. Children under 16 years are not permitted on walking safaris.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve. A guided walk can last a couple of hours and involve walking over uneven terrain that may contain dangerous wildlife in potentially high temperatures. Guests may need to move quickly and for a sustained period through rough bush terrain if instructed to do so by their guide.
Regardless of age, the final decision on whether a guest can join a guided walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.
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General Information For Guests
The tented suites all have a spacious bedroom, en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower, an outdoor bath, hair dryer, safe, a private plunge pool, a sleep out deck, a private lounge with tea/coffee making facilities an a mini bar, air conditioning, and a ceiling fan.
The family suites have 2 interleading bedrooms and a shared bathroom with indoor and outdoor shower and an outdoor bath. There is also a hair dryer, safe, plunge pool, sleep out deck, private lounge with tea/coffee making facilities and mini bar, air conditioning and a ceiling fan.
The lodge consists of the dining and bar area, curio shop, gym, spa, al fresco dining deck and a floating star gazing and fireside deck. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available throughout the lodge.
Activities available at Old Drift Lodge include morning/afternoon game drives, morning/afternoon river safaris, walking safaris, guided tours of Victoria Fallson the Zimbabwe side (excluding rainforest entry fees) and lunch at the Lookout Café (including drinks and on request).
Visa and MasterCard credit cards are accepted.
A complimentary laundry service is available.
There is mobile/cell phone reception.
The lodge is 4.5 km from Victoria Falls Town.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on guided walks in the reserve. A guided walk can last a couple of hours and involve walking over uneven terrain that may contain dangerous wildlife in potentially high temperatures. Guests may need to move quickly and for a sustained period through rough bush terrain if instructed to do so by their guide.
Regardless of age, the final decision on whether a guest can join a guided walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.
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