Old Drift Lodge

Victoria Falls | Zimbabwe

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HIGHLIGHTS

WHAT WE LOVE

Outdoor bathtubs and starbeds in every suite

Four family suites so that larger groups can easily stay together

An exciting arrival by boat, alighting at the private jetty

WHEN TO VISIT

CONSERVATION & COMMUNITY

Victoria Falls Wildlife Trust
Working on conservation education, sustainability and community empowerment as well as preserving local habitats and wildlife through rescue and rehabilitation missions. The trust also supports a wildlife veterinary clinic, rehabilitation centre and research projects

Community Outreach & Training
Various projects work to reduce human-wildlife conflict, further conservation awareness, plant and safeguard crops, and even provide tools for traditional thatched roofing. In addition, school are paid for several community families and kit provided for the Sizinda soccer team

National Parks Game Scouts
The lodge contributes to supporting the Katombora Scouts who work in Matestsi and Kazungula

Rainforest Raincoat Project
Sourcing and donating rain jackets to vendors who rent them to visitors to Victoria Falls to generate income

Home-Hosted Meals
Staff from the Shona, Ndebele, Nambya and Nyanja tribes welcome guests into their homes to share a typical local meal with their families

Clean-ups
The lodge joins a monthly get-together to help keep Victoria Falls Town tidy as well as maintaining and irrigating the CHOGM (Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting) commemorative garden

Eco Initiatives
The lodge uses a grey-water system, solar heating, organic vegetables from a kitchen garden and is eliminating single-use plastic

OVERVIEW

The Old Drift is named a historic ‘drift’ or ford where ox-wagons used to have to cross the Zambezi River. A contemporary lodge now marks the spot and has been built with references to the past – like the use of zinc sheeting – blending with modern touches. The result is a stylish home away from home right on the Zambezi River.

Old Drift’s location on the border of Victoria Falls National Park means that impala, warthog and even the occasional elephant wander the unfenced grounds (the park has no big cats). This is a great spot to keep the ‘safari feeling’ going while also being within easy striking distance of the Victoria Falls and memorable activities like sunrise and sunset river cruises.