Old Drift Lodge

A luxury lodge on the Zambezi inside the Zambezi National Park, 7 km upstream of the falls — the closest lodge in the park to Victoria Falls.

The main area has 360-degree views, north over the river and south over a waterhole, and elephant, buffalo, sable, eland, zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and impala move through the area. Meals, drinks, laundry and game activities are included in the rate.

Every option is all-inclusive at the lodge — choose the length of stay below and compare the day-by-day plan and rates.

Package options

Good to know

Activities at no extra charge

  • Morning or Afternoon Game drives in the Zambezi National Park
  • Morning or Afternoon River Safaris
  • Guided Walking Safaris
  • Lunch at the Lookout Cafe – Including drinks
  • Guided Tour of the Falls – Zimbabwe (Excluding Rainforest Entry Fees)

Children

  • Children over the age of 7 are most welcome at Old Drift Lodge
  • Children aged 7 – 16 years (inclusive) will be accommodated at 50% of the adult sharing rate
  • Family Suites can accommodate up to 4 guests
  • Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on any Walking Safaris

Please note

  • As Old Drift Lodge is unfenced and located in a wilderness area, it is not recommended that children younger than 16 years occupy a room on their own (without an older sibling / adult present)
  • Children are the responsibility of their parents/guardians. It is important to note that none of the plunge pools are fenced or manned by staff

3 days / 2 nights

From US$1,337 per person sharing · Zimbabwe

Included

  • Accommodation, all meals and drinks
  • Complimentary mini bars in the rooms
  • Return Victoria Falls airport / Livingstone airport transfers
  • Shuttle to Victoria Falls town
  • Laundry
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation cover
  • 2% Tourism levy
  • VAT on accommodation, meals and drinks

Not included

  • Premium brand drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Curios and all items of a personal nature
  • Rainforest Entry Fees (Applicable to Zimbabwe Tour of the Falls)
  • Conservation Levy – USD 15 per person per night (Payable upon invoice)
  • Private vehicle use – USD 250.00 per activity (maximum 7 guests per vehicle)

Rates for 2 nights

Old Drift Lodge 2 night package rates by season and occupancy
ValidityTypeRate
11 January – 31 March / 01 Nov – 20 DecemberPer person sharingUS$1,337
11 January – 31 March / 01 Nov – 20 DecemberPer person singleUS$1,337
01 April – 31 MayPer person sharingUS$1,399
01 April – 31 MayPer person singleUS$2,325
1 June – 31 Oct & 21 Dec – 10 JanPer person sharingUS$1,679
1 June – 31 Oct & 21 Dec – 10 JanPer person singleUS$2,414

Terms and conditions apply. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.

4 days / 3 nights

From US$2,006 per person sharing · Zimbabwe

Included

  • Accommodation, all meals and drinks
  • Complimentary mini bars in the rooms
  • Return Victoria Falls airport / Livingstone airport transfers
  • Shuttle to Victoria Falls town
  • Laundry
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation cover
  • 2% Tourism levy
  • VAT on accommodation, meals and drinks

Not included

  • Premium brand drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Curios and all items of a personal nature
  • Rainforest Entry Fees (Applicable to Zimbabwe Tour of the Falls)
  • Conservation Levy – USD 15 per person per night (Payable upon invoice)
  • Private vehicle use – USD 250.00 per activity (maximum 7 guests per vehicle)

Rates for 3 nights

Old Drift Lodge 3 night package rates by season and occupancy
ValidityTypeRate
11 January – 31 March / 01 Nov – 20 DecemberPer person sharingUS$2,006
11 January – 31 March / 01 Nov – 20 DecemberPer person singleUS$2,006
01 April – 31 MayPer person sharingUS$2,426
01 April – 31 MayPer person singleUS$3,488
1 June – 31 Oct & 21 Dec – 10 JanPer person sharingUS$2,519
1 June – 31 Oct & 21 Dec – 10 JanPer person singleUS$3,620

Terms and conditions apply. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.

5 days / 4 nights

From US$2,675 per person sharing · Zimbabwe

Included

  • Accommodation, all meals and drinks
  • Complimentary mini bars in the rooms
  • Return Victoria Falls airport / Livingstone airport transfers
  • Shuttle to Victoria Falls town
  • Laundry
  • Emergency Medical Evacuation cover
  • 2% Tourism levy
  • VAT on accommodation, meals and drinks

Not included

  • Premium brand drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Curios and all items of a personal nature
  • Rainforest Entry Fees (Applicable to Zimbabwe Tour of the Falls)
  • Conservation Levy – USD 15 per person per night (Payable upon invoice)
  • Private vehicle use – USD 250.00 per activity (maximum 7 guests per vehicle)

Rates for 4 nights

Old Drift Lodge 4 night package rates by season and occupancy
ValidityTypeRate
11 January – 31 March / 01 Nov – 20 DecemberPer person sharingUS$2,675
11 January – 31 March / 01 Nov – 20 DecemberPer person singleUS$2,675
01 April – 31 MayPer person sharingUS$3,235
01 April – 31 MayPer person singleUS$4,650
1 June – 31 Oct & 21 Dec – 10 JanPer person sharingUS$3,358
1 June – 31 Oct & 21 Dec – 10 JanPer person singleUS$4,827

Terms and conditions apply. Rates are subject to availability and may change without notice.

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Wonderful experience! Wonderful experience to be up close and personal with the elephants. You can tell they take very good care of the elephants and have taught them good positive reinforcement for behavior.
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Wonderful experience but don't try to leave early - surly staff My daughter and I went to this as she was keen to try a mopane worm. Most of the experience was really enjoyable and the food very good. Unfortunately when we left (a little early as my daughter is still young and was tired), the woman at the door (likely realising we would no longer be available to purchase any of the "extras" (drinks/facepainting/n'anga) basically snatched off our sarongs with a very surly expression and no goodbye etc which was really sad as it detracted hugely from our memory of the experience. If not for her, I would have rated 5 stars
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Great fun to the beat of the drums Good local cuisine, an entertaining floor show by the percussion-and-dancers ensemble, and providing a conga drum to each guest is a masterly way of inviting audience participation, by adults and children alike. The food is plentiful and varied. Plus a very smooth hotel pick-up and drop-off system. An unintrusive presence by vendors and side entertainers (fortune tellers et al.), quite untypical for a locale that other reviewers have labelled "a tourist trap". All in all, a great night out.
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Beautiful Honeymoon at Bayete Very beautiful place, enjoyed our honeymoon. All their staff are super friendly, special thanks to Allan for a beautiful honeymoon surprise, Champaigne and flowers on the house. Thanks to Farai, Evidence, Charles, Jacob the Chef and the room service in ensuring that the room is super clean. Thank you Bayete!!!
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Sam
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Exceptional service, best local guides for Victoria Falls. Excellent service from the point of contact, airport pick up, activities and the accomodation recommendation was just what we needed for a quick Vic Falls getway. Patrick Manyika was exceptional. Friendly and knowledgeable. More than willing to give us discounts where possible and accomodate our many changes and questions. We will definately book again.

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