Drift Inn

It's a unique experience staying at this hotel, located facing a vast forest, free from maddening crowds, professionally managed and beautiful ambience. The owner couple stay in the campus ensuring personal attention to the guests, there is an excellent swimming pool and expansive garden to relax. There is a small bar to quench the thirst with chilled beer. One of the staff members particularly Ms.Aliane was quite knowledgeable and she guided us and arranged for local sightseeing. Wifi is excellent. Parking is available. We could see a freely roaming Elephant in front of the gate during one of the evenings. We will stay at the place whenever we travel this side again.

How could you not like the Drift Inn when it is staffed by such friendly, helpful, accommodating people? Amelia and Maxwell are so kind and exude hospitality. The rooms are comfortable, clean, and equipped with comfy beds and mosquitoes nets and nice decor. Even though only breakfast is available here, if, after a long day you are too tired to go out to eat at night, one of them will help you order something to be delivered to the guest house. The whole atmosphere is relaxed and welcoming, with fellow travelers interacting and visiting each other. A very welcoming place, a nice alternative to a large impersonal hotel.

Absolutely adored the Drift Inn, very laid back and inviting. The staff, Maxwell and Emilia were very attentive, especially Emilia who always had a smile on her face..we had booked a room with 2 beds and was surprised to see we had been given a 2 bedroom mini sweet in the new addition..everything was spotless. The shower had hot water and excellent pressure..both the breakfast terrace and pool logia were relaxing places to chill. Only $5 to drive into town, $10 to the falls..they were very helpful when our flight got canceled twice. Would stay here again

My “home” for the past 2 days has been the Drift Inn, Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe Africa! This is not an average hotel, it IS an authentic African lodge with thatched roofs, skeleton keys & locks, mosquito nets around bed, limited number of rooms (all of which are in the main building) with names of African countries and an “honor” bar for daily refreshments. Breakfast is provided daily in the reception area, with made to order eggs, bacon, sausage, toast, some cereals, yogurt, juice, tea, coffee and milk. The reception area is very large & roomy with amazing views of the bush. I’m told that occasionally elephants and rhinos stroll by and I have already seen the orangutans on the road. You can’t walk at night due to the likelihood of being attacked by an animal. The bar area is by the pool and is large with plenty of seating as well as having a few card games to keep you entertained. If you’re the type that has to have room service, tv, refrigerator, microwave, the tiny soaps, lotions, shampoos then this place is NOT for you! If you like basic yet elegant accommodations with world class customer service and a deep sense of peace then definitely give this place a try. The sense of peace I’ve felt here is astonishing, I only wish I could put it into words. #GodIsHere #PeaceBeStill #lovingtheview

Wow, what a wonderful way to spend our two days in Victoria Falls! The Inn is so peaceful and beautiful, our room looked out over the lovely grounds and we slept so well in the comfy beds and linens! We spent our first afternoon just relaxing by the pool and a family of banded mongoose ran right behind me. Elephants come right by the Inn at night, and birds are always singing. The experience was made even more special by the wonderful staff and amazing breakfast! I wish we had at least two more nights!

We loved this lodge. Right next to the national park and close to town and the falls, this is a lush oasis. The common areas: living, pool and bar are lovely. The staff Amelia, Maxwell and Manseng were wonderfully helpful. Breakfast was very good.

The Drift Inn is a truly marvelous place to stay in Victoria Falls. Our hosts Emilia and Maxwell were so very helpful in finding bookings and arranging rides. This made our stay there stress free. The accommodations are excellent with a lovely veranda overlooking the National Park you are assured of seeing wildlife while enjoying delicious on-site roasted coffee. The shaded pool and lounge area are a comfortable place to unwind from an adventure filled day. The rooms are kept very clean with all amenities available and the bed was very comfortable with netting if needed. I would recommend this inn to everyone visiting Victoria Falls.

We enjoyed our stay here - Emilia was very friendly and welcoming. Our room (Zambia) was very pleasant but it could have done with a little bit of a refurb, especially the bathroom but despite that we very much enjoyed our stay here. It is very peaceful with a lovely pool / bar seating area. A good place to stay when visiting the amazing falls.