We all have places we go to, visit, take pictures and then leave. Some places however have the power to stay with you long after you have returned home. Old Drift Lodge on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, a short distance from the Victoria Falls, is one such place.
This tranquil retreat where the Zambezi River becomes a feature of your stay, the bush is at your fingertips and nature’s soundtrack is provided by the Zambezi River is a place where there is no traffic, no city noise and no rush to do anything other than to experience Africa at its best.
And believe me, you won’t be in a hurry to leave!
Spend your days on the Zambezi River in search of game, on foot in the bush, or just sit back and watch the African sun set across the river as it paints the sky in colors of gold and amber. This is Africa and nature cannot be predicted, an elephant can come down to drink, hippos can be heard grunting in the water, a crocodile can be seen on the riverbank.
As the day draws to a close the light begins to soften, the Zambezi River glints in the late afternoon sun, the bush begins to exhale, and a sundowner is served. The outside world is forgotten and the African night takes over with a chorus of nature’s sounds.
You are, however, very close to the Victoria Falls, one of the most spectacular natural wonders of Africa. The thundering water, the spray rising into the air, and the enormous quantity of water falling over the Falls are enough to take the breath away of any traveler. It is, however, wonderful to return to the peace of the Zambezi River after such an experience and to be able to relive the day’s activities in tranquility.
To me this is what Africa is all about. Not just the hotel, the location but also the feeling of being in Africa and experiencing the wilderness and the simple things in life.
For a slightly more luxurious and indulgent stay with a true African experience on the Zambezi River, consider Old Drift Lodge as your base for exploring the Victoria Falls. But be warned – you may come with the best of intentions to explore and experience everything that Old Drift has to offer, but end up spending most of your time on the banks of the Zambezi watching the world go by. And honestly? That’s not a bad way to answer the call of Africa.
