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Old Drift Lodge

Sophisticated and charming, Old Drift Lodge harmoniously blends in with the natural environment and visitors are whisked away to a world of wonder from the moment they step onto the boat to reach the serene safari sanctuary. Elegantly tucked away from the town of Victoria Falls and it occupies a pristine piece of African wilderness in Zambezi National Park.

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From $555 per person sharing, per night

Special offer available on selected dates.

From, per person · night$555
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Old Drift Lodge

About the lodge

An overview of Old Drift Lodge.

Sophisticated and charming, Old Drift Lodge harmoniously blends in with the natural environment and visitors are whisked away to a world of wonder from the moment they step onto the boat to reach the serene safari sanctuary. Elegantly tucked away from the town of Victoria Falls and it occupies a pristine piece of African wilderness in Zambezi National Park.

Highlights

  • Old Drift Lodge offers luxury all-inclusive stays on the doorstep of Victoria Falls.
  • Luxury tented suites with Wi-Fi and air conditioning.
  • The all-inclusive rate covers a wide range of activities.

You Should Know

  • Children over the age of 7 are most welcome at Old Drift Lodge.

The Detail

Old Drift Lodge is a bush paradise situated on the banks of the Zambezi River, offering luxury tied together with the area’s rich heritage. With passing wildlife on your doorstep, the lodge creates an escape with tones of sophistication. The natural sounds of the bush become your lullaby at night, while bird chatter gently wakes you in the morning. The ambiance exudes romance, setting the stage for pure indulgence.

Family-friendly accommodations include 10 luxury double tented suites and 4 family suites. The family suites feature two inter-leading rooms separated by a sliding canvas door. These en-suite tents, conveniently situated along the Zambezi River, seamlessly blend with the surrounding wilderness. The elevated wooden walkways gracefully lower in areas to allow for crossing wildlife.

Each tent encompasses a bedroom, a living area, and a bathroom designed for an other-worldly experience. With copper touches, corrugated iron accents, indoor and outdoor showers, and a free-standing claw-footed bathtub offering scenic views, relaxation is a must. Step outside to your private deck, where a plunge pool and breathtaking river views await.

The main lodge area boasts spaciousness and 360-degree views of the Zambezi and a nearby waterhole. Whether you're lounging by the fire pit in the sunken seating area, dining al fresco on the deck, or enjoying the indoor bar and dining space with its cozy fireplace, this space is designed for creating lasting memories. Additional amenities include a private spa offering blissful treatments, a gym, and complimentary Wi-Fi.

As the closest lodge to the iconic Victoria Falls within the Zambezi National Park, a visit to this UNESCO World Heritage Site is a must. Your stay includes a guided tour of the rain forest and the thundering falls. Complimentary transfers to Victoria Falls town are also part of the package. Owned by tour operator Wild Horizons, the lodge offers a wide array of activities, from thrilling adventures to more leisurely pursuits. As part of your stay, enjoy two daily scheduled safari experiences. These may include a river safari, a guided bush walk, or a game drive, ensuring immersive encounters with African wildlife.

Old Drift Lodge is dedicated to community and conservation efforts, supporting projects that benefit both people and wildlife. Additionally, eco-friendly initiatives such as solar heating, grey water systems, and an organic vegetable garden are implemented to minimize environmental impact.

Price Includes

  • Accommodation, all meals, and drinks.
  • Complimentary mini-bars in the rooms.
  • Return transfers from Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport.
  • Shuttle transfers to Victoria Falls town.
  • Laundry (excluding dry-cleaning or special care items).
  • Emergency medical evacuation cover.
  • 2% tourism levy.
  • VAT on accommodation, meals, and drinks.

Rates are per person sharing unless specified otherwise. Single supplements may apply. For the most accurate and current rates, request a quote or speak with one of our agents.

You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup.

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Rates and dates.

Per person sharing, per night. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.

Valid until 20 Dec 2026

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Peak / migration

1 Jun 2026 – 31 Oct 2026

Accommodation, all meals and drinks, return transfers to Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport

$1,085

per person · night

Shoulder

1 Nov 2026 – 20 Dec 2026

Accommodation, all meals and drinks, return transfers to Victoria Falls or Livingstone Airport

Special offer

$555

per person · night · normally $835

Rates are per person sharing, per night. Where a reduced rate is shown, it reflects a stay-pay or long-stay offer for those dates; honeymoon and other offers are applied separately when we prepare your quote. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.

Current offers

Special offer available.

Where the rates above show a saving, it comes from a stay-pay or long-stay offer. Honeymoon and family offers are applied by your safari specialist when preparing your quote.

Stay & Pay

Stay three nights and pay for only two during Green Season, which runs 1 November to 20 December 2026 and 11 January to 31 March 2027. The Sustainability and Conservation Levy remains payable per person for all three nights, and the offer cannot be combined with any other special or package.

Long stay

Signature Special combined itineraries pair Old Drift Lodge with The Elephant Camp: four nights (two at each lodge) include one complimentary bonus activity, six nights include two, and eight nights include three, chosen from a helicopter Flight of Angels, white water rafting, a Chobe day trip or the Malachite dinner cruise. Scheduled arrival and departure airport transfers at Victoria Falls or Livingstone and inter-camp road transfers are included, while rainforest entrance fees, the Sustainability and Conservation Levy, and bonus activity park fees and fuel levies are payable separately. The order in which the two properties are visited may be adjusted subject to availability, and these packages are not combinable with other specials.

Family

Children aged 7 to 16 inclusive sharing with adults are charged 50 per cent of the adult sharing rate. Children under 7 are not accepted unless the whole lodge is booked, the four Family Suites accommodate up to four guests each, and children under 16 may not join walking safaris.

Honeymoon offer

For couples celebrating a wedding.

Documented from Wild Horizons's 2026 rate sheet. A formal offer you can claim, not marketing language.

Honeymoon Special

Partner pays 50% of nightly per person price; romantic turn-down service; private dinner with sparkling wine

Valid year-round at Old Drift Lodge, this offer gives the partner a 50% discount on the nightly per person price. The stay also includes a romantic turn-down service and a private dinner with sparkling wine. The offer applies exclusively to couples celebrating their honeymoon within six months of their wedding date, and a copy of the marriage certificate may be requested at check-in for verification. This special cannot be combined with other Wild Horizons Specials or Packages.

Proof
Marriage certificate confirming the wedding took place no more than six months prior to the stay may be required at check-in
Combinable
Not combinable with other Wild Horizons Specials or Packages

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Terms and eligibility may change. Your specialist confirms all offers at the time of booking.

Family policies

Travelling with children.

What our safari specialists know about bringing children to Old Drift Lodge, current as of May 2026. They plan family trips here all the time, so anything below that needs arranging, they will sort. For the bigger picture, see our guide to safari with children .

Minimum ages
Stay 7+ · Game drives 7+ · Walking safari 16+
Child rates
Children aged 7–16 (inclusive) are accommodated at 50% of the adult sharing rate, rounded up to the nearest dollar.
Family rooms
Family unit available.
Care
No dedicated kids' programme
Exceptions

Children under 16 are not permitted on any Walking Safaris. Wild Horizons Lodges are unfenced and located in a wilderness area; children younger than 16 should not occupy a room on their own (without an older sibling or adult present). Plunge pools are not fenced or staffed. A private game-activity vehicle is available on request at US$250 per activity (maximum 7 guests per vehicle); note this is offered as a family convenience but does not lower the minimum age — children under 7 are not accepted.

Sleep-outs

Under the stars.

Star beds, sleep-out hides, walking sleep-outs and overnight platforms documented at Old Drift Lodge.

Star bed

Star Bed Platforms

Three of Old Drift Lodge's Twin/Double Tented Suites have star bed platforms attached, allowing guests to sleep out under the stars directly connected to their suite.

3 suites with star bed platforms; maximum 2 guests per suite.

Availability
subject to availability

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Water safari

Out on the water.

Mokoro, canoe, kayak and boat options at Old Drift Lodge. The silent dugout mokoro is a different product to a motorised sundowner cruise — check the category on each.

Water safari

Morning or Afternoon River Safaris (Complimentary)

Old Drift Lodge includes Morning or Afternoon River Safaris as a complimentary activity for all guests, subject to time and weather permitting. These are offered as part of the daily package at no extra charge.

Included in daily package. Available morning or afternoon, subject to time/weather permitting. No additional cost to guests.

Cost
complimentary
Availability
subject to availability; time/weather permitting

Water safari

Private River Safari

A bespoke, exclusively private river safari on the Zambezi for up to 7 guests, offered as a premium add-on experience at Old Drift Lodge. Priced at $405 per booking and available as a stand-alone activity or as part of the Private Full-Day Safari package.

Exclusively private; up to 7 guests. Cost: $405. Rates exclude Rainforest Entry Fees where applicable. Can be combined into a full-day safari package.

Cost
$405
Availability
advance booking required; subject to availability

Boat cruise

Private Zambezi Cruise & Beach Cocktails & Canapés

An exclusively private Zambezi River cruise paired with beach cocktails and canapés, designed as a premium sundowner or leisure experience for up to 7 guests. Priced at $520 per booking.

Exclusively private; up to 7 guests. Cost: $520. Includes beach cocktails and canapés. Rates exclude Rainforest Entry Fees where applicable.

Cost
$520
Availability
advance booking required; subject to availability

Boat cruise

Private Full-Day Safari (incl. Zambezi Cruise)

A comprehensive full-day private safari package for up to 7 guests that combines a game drive, Victoria Falls tour, Lookout Café lunch, and a Zambezi River cruise, all exclusively private at $1,040 per booking.

Exclusively private; up to 7 guests. Cost: $1,040. Includes: Game Drive, Falls Tour, Lookout Café Lunch, and Zambezi Cruise. Rates exclude Rainforest Entry Fees where applicable.

Cost
$1,040
Availability
advance booking required; subject to availability

Sourced from operator rate sheets and audited by our safari specialists. Prices and availability subject to change. Your specialist confirms at booking.

Your specialist for this lodge

Jolene Welsh

Jolene Welsh

Safari Specialist - Southern Africa

Knows Old Drift Lodge backwards. Your direct contact from first enquiry to the day you come home.

Kim AbrahamsLana Goodwin

With Kim and Lana across the team.

"Booked an 11-day tour starting and finishing in Johannesburg and including Victoria Falls, Chobe and the Okavango Delta. The service from Cearl was very professional with numerous options discussed before settling on the final version. Prices seemed to be very reasonable."
April 2026 · United Kingdom · with Cearl Marney · Verified on Trustpilot ↗

Speak to a safari specialist

Let's design your stay.

From your first enquiry to the day you come home, one named safari specialist looks after every detail. We can handle the whole trip, not just the stay at Old Drift Lodge: multi-country itineraries, internal flights, road transfers, tipping guidance, travel insurance, the lot. A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours.

Example: 14–21 Nov 2027 · 2 adults · departing NYC · Big Five focus.

A safari specialist will be in touch within as little as 15 minutes during working hours. Your details stay private. View our privacy policy.

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