Old Drift Lodge

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.

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!

We loved this lodge, and our expectations were surpassed when a whole family of elephants visited us at our tent. Everything about our stay here was fantastic!

A BITTER SWEET RTURN VISIT THIS TIME, NOT A HOLIDAY. MY HUSBAND PASSED AWAY RECENTLY AND THE GM’S - HIMAL AND IRENE NATHOO, ASKED ME TO COME BACK TO ODL AS MY HUSBAND WAS STILL THERE IN SPIRIT. I DID THIS AND IT WAS BOTH DIFFICULT, SAD AND HEALING. I HAD THE SAME ROOM AS LAST YEAR, AND IT WAS NICE TO KNOW THAT WHAT I WAS SEEING ALL AROUND ME AND OUTSIDE WAS WHAT MY HUSBAND HAD ALSO SEEN ONLY 10 MONTHS PREVIOUSLY. THERE WERE MANY ELEPHANTS IN CAMP THIS TIME, WHICH WE DID NOT HAVE LAST YEAR. SUCH BEAUTIFUL MAJESTIC ANIMALS AND SEEING THE MANY BABIES AND YOUNG WAS AN EXPERIENCE NEVER TO BE FORGOTTEN. I WAS LUCKY (BUT ODL WERE UNLUCKY!) ENOUGH TO HAVE 2 LARGE ELEPHANTS DRINK AND PLAY WITH THE WATER FROM MY PRIVATE POOL THE MORNING I LEFT. I HAD BEEN ASKING AND ASKING FOR THIS TO HAPPEN - AND IT DID. IT SEEMS NOTHING IS BEYOND THE REALMS OF POSSIBILITY FOR THE ODL MANAGEMENT AND STAFF. AS PER LAST YEAR THE MEALS WERE OUTSTANDING, THE GAME DRIVES SPECTACULAR. SEEING THE MANY FRIENDS WE MADE TOGETHER LAST YEAR, AND THEIR ALL ENCOMPASSING LOVE SHOWN TOWARDS ME IN MY TIME OF GRIEF WAS SOMETHING THAT WENT WAY ABOVE AND BEYOND WHAT YOU WOULD EXPECT. THESE PEOPLE REALLY KNOW HOW TO TREAT GUESTS AND I WILL HOPEFULLY BE BACK AGAIN ONE DAY. THANK YOU TO ALL AT ODL - PRESHA THE GUIDE, AMANDA, FARAI AND FENNY AT THE OFFICE, BISHOP WHO KEEPS EVERYTHING WORKING PERFECTLY, STIUI MY GORGEOUS WAITRESS, MIKE THE BOAT DRIVER - AND EVERYONE ELSE WHOSE NAMES DO NOT COME TO ME AT THIS PRECISE MOMENT. THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU - NEIL & BIANCA XX00XX00XX00