Old Drift Lodge is nestled within a wild paradise frequented by elephant, buffalo, herds of sable, eland, zebra, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck and impala. The symphony of birdsong and calls of wildlife create a choir that enraptures all listeners and accompanies guests on this idyllic African experience.
The spacious canvas en-suite rooms exhibit and air of elegance that blends in seamlessly with the natural environment. The suites are resplendent with stylish furnishings and fittings, accentuated by an indoor and outdoor shower, private plunge pool and bath with a view.
The main lodge area has 360 degree views, North facing onto the Zambezi & South facing onto a water hole. A 7 kilometre stretch of river flows between the camp and the town of Victoria Falls, making Old Drift Lodge the closest lodge within the National Park to Victoria Falls.
The Boma provides a unique cultural experience that bombards the senses with the tastes, sights and sounds of Africa - together with the warmth and hospitality of Zimbabwe and it’s people.
Partially open to the skies, The Boma specialises in a superb selection of Zimbabwean dishes including local delicacies such as game stews and provides a feast of nightly entertainment, incorporating traditional dancers and an enthralling interactive drumming experience.
Serene Lily ponds, arched loggias and broad verandas – offering magnificent vistas - seem custom-built for a spot of high tea or a relaxed gin and tonic, while a private path leads to the falls, an idyllic 10-minute walk away. Some rooms offer stunning views of the gorges and bridge below. The history of The Victoria Falls Hotel is incomplete without the reference to the development of the railway system in Zimbabwe.
Cecil Rhodes had tasked his friend and colleague Sir Charles Metcalfe with overseeing the development of the railway system and Metcalfe took heed of Rhodes’ dreams of the railway line stretching “from Cape to Cairo,” hence he started plans for the first bridge across the mighty Zambezi. Rhodes was insistent that the bridge should be built in a place that the spray from the falls would fall on the passing trains, which is why the site was chosen just a little below the Boiling Pot, at almost right angles and in very close proximity to the falls.
Serene Lily ponds, arched loggias and broad verandas – offering magnificent vistas - seem custom-built for a spot of high tea or a relaxed gin and tonic, while a private path leads to the falls, an idyllic 10-minute walk away. Some rooms offer stunning views of the gorges and bridge below. The history of The Victoria Falls Hotel is incomplete without the reference to the development of the railway system in Zimbabwe.
Cecil Rhodes had tasked his friend and colleague Sir Charles Metcalfe with overseeing the development of the railway system and Metcalfe took heed of Rhodes’ dreams of the railway line stretching “from Cape to Cairo,” hence he started plans for the first bridge across the mighty Zambezi. Rhodes was insistent that the bridge should be built in a place that the spray from the falls would fall on the passing trains, which is why the site was chosen just a little below the Boiling Pot, at almost right angles and in very close proximity to the falls.
Designed to give the impression of a vast open-plan tree house, the lodge is built on seven levels rising high above the pristine bushveld. All rooms boast the highest level of sophistication and comfort. Each has its own balcony overlooking the national park.
Victoria Falls Safari Lodge boasts two of the country’s top restaurants. MaKuwa-Kuwa Restaurant celebrates the richness of Africa’s heritage with fine fare, unmatched hospitality and superb views, whilst The Boma - Dinner & Drum Show offers an unforgettable African dining experience
Adding an inspired variety of rooms to the flagship Victoria Falls Safari Lodge, each Safari Suite is fully air conditioned, boasting a Master Gallery Bedroom upstairs that affords a superb vista over un-spoilt bushveld and spectacular African sunsets.
The Safari Suites come in 3-bedroom and 2-bedroom options all of which are en-suite - with a spacious lounge and a splendid patio. The Safari Suites are ideal for families and small close-knit groups who seek stylish comfort, flexibility, privacy and space