Ratings based on 15 Verified Reviews
5.0 Room cleanliness
4.9 Service & staff
5.0 Room comfort
4.9 Hotel condition
Expedia Verified Reviews
by A verified traveler
Posted 24 Feb 2024 on Hotels
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.
by A verified traveler
Posted 20 May 2023 on Travelocity
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!
by A verified traveler
Posted 23 Mar 2023 on Orbitz
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!
by A verified traveler
Posted 17 Feb 2023 on Hotels
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!
by A verified traveler
Posted 3 Jan 2023
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 ❤️
by A verified traveler
Exceeded Expectations
Posted 20 Dec 2022 on HotelsCouldn’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.
Comment from Hotel Management
3 Jan 2023 by Patie, Hotel Management
Dear MarshHappy new year.Thank you very much for the positive feedback, we are glad you enjoyed your stay.Look forward to hosting you and your family/friends in the near future.Regards
by A verified traveler
Posted 15 Jul 2021
Incredibly beautiful - on the Zambezi River. Great honeymoon spot!
by A verified traveler
Posted 19 Mar 2020 on Hotels
by A verified traveler from Port-au-Prince
Posted 26 Dec 2019
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...
Comment from Hotel Management
27 Dec 2019 by Patie, Hotel Management
Hi Fab, thank you so much for your valued feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay with us and visit to Vic Falls, we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
by A verified traveler from Chicago
Posted 2 Sep 2018
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!
