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Old Drift Lodge offers the ultimate family safari at Victoria Falls — luxury Family Suites, expert-guided game drives in Zambezi National Park, and Zambezi River views. Enquire now.
Old Drift Lodge offers the ultimate family safari at Victoria Falls — luxury Family Suites, expert-guided game drives in Zambezi National Park, and Zambezi River views. Enquire now.
When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls? Our month-by-month guide covers water levels, weather, wildlife, activities & pricing seasons. Plan your perfect trip from the USA.
Wild Horizons has piloted the installation of 62 biogas digesters in Victoria Falls. These innovative systems convert organic waste into clean, renewable energy, reducing reliance on firewood while improving air quality
October and November reveal the dramatic basalt cliffs of Victoria Falls’ Eastern Cataract, while Zimbabwe’s side delivers year-round flow and 16 stunning viewpoints.
October and November reveal the dramatic basalt cliffs of Victoria Falls’ Eastern Cataract, while Zimbabwe’s side delivers year-round flow and 16 stunning viewpoints.
Wild Horizons Celebrates Double Success at the AZTA 2025 AwardsAt the prestigious Association of Zimbabwe Travel Agents (AZTA) Awards 2025, Wild Horizons proudly walked away
When is the best time to visit Victoria Falls? Our month-by-month guide covers weather, water levels, wildlife and activities for every season. Plan your perfect trip with Wild Horizons.
Cape Town, 31 March 2025 – Wild Horizons Waterfront Adventures was delighted to host a group of children from the House of Miracles NGO for a memorable day at sea
At Wild Horizons, responsible travel is about more than just sustainable tourism—it’s about uplifting the people who make our experiences extraordinary.
Travel is a powerful storyteller. It connects us to the rhythm of new places, the warmth of strangers, and the untamed beauty of nature.
Nestled along the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, Old Drift Lodge carries with it a rich tapestry of history, adventure, and natural beauty.
As you zip up your suitcase and check off your packing list, the excitement of heading to Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, begins to build.
At Old Drift Lodge, every moment of your stay is shaped by a team of dedicated professionals who bring their passion for hospitality, conservation and guest experiences to life.
Our Reservations Team Building Event, themed “Cultivating Well-being, Joy and Resilience in Reservations,” celebrated self-care and teamwork – a day dedicated to recharging and reconnecting.
See a rare lunar rainbow at Victoria Falls on a guided night tour. Walk through the rainforest under the full moon with Wild Horizons. View 2026 moonbow dates and book your spot.
The moment I stepped off the air-conditioned plane, the Victoria Falls heat wrapped itself around me like a heavy hug from a long lost friend. A smile broke across my face and I felt my muscles instantly relax- this was my third visit to the Adventure Capital of Africa and after having spent some spectacular time there.
In the expansive wilderness of the Zambezi National Park, Old Drift Pro Guide, Vusa Sibanda, discovered a distressing scene that would set in motion.
If you’ve been searching for the ultimate destination wedding, look no further! Destination weddings are becoming the new normal, as couples choose to celebrate this pinnacle life moment in an exotic destination with their closest friends and family.
Why is Victoria Falls ‘Africa’s Adventure Capital?’ If you type ‘Victoria Falls’ into your search engine, one phrase constantly pops up- “The Adventure Capital of
Introducing The Wallow Lodge If you had to write one sentence for a white water rafting trip, one for a luxury lodge and one for
A world-famous mixed martial artist, the star of ‘The Bachelor SA’, and Paris Hilton all walk into a restaurant… There’s no punch line. We’re just filling
Southern Africa stirs to life as travellers dream of their next adventure from a new point of view. Mindful of the challenges of a transformative
The Zambezi River is rising at an exponential rate and here on the ground in Victoria Falls, there has been much speculation as to whether we might see a record high water level.
On the 1st of March 2021, the Zambezi River Level reached 1.85 meters at the Big Tree Hydrological Station in Victoria Falls.
Our Valentine’s Special is romantic retreat to the luxurious Old Drift Lodge in Victoria Falls. Our all-inclusive Valentine’s Special is valid for the month of February, so you save now and stay later.
Our eco-initiatives and empowerment projects have continued despite the downturn in tourism as a result of the global pandemic. We are excited to share with you, two awards we recently received.
When you step into a raw, natural space, something shifts – emotionally, physically and mentally. Your skin tingles as it absorbs sun rays, your mind clears as crisp fresh air blows over you, and your thoughts dissolve to create room for immersive mindfulness.
The Ultimate Guide For Your Safari in Victoria Falls The world is stirring back to life, and Africa is calling. It is time to veer
The BestTime to Visit Victoria Falls When it comes to travel, there is no one size fits all way to explore the world. Some people
Victoria Falls comprises of many wild and wonderful things, from the sprawling wilderness to the diverse wildlife population. However, poaching is a harsh reality, and
Welcome to our first River Report of the new year, designed to give you regular updates on the Zambezi River levels and how this may
The Internet Age has come with an overload of information that can lead to confusion and misrepresentation. We are here to dispel that by making
From the relentless waves of mist that shoot up from the depths of the gorge, to the rugged rock face that breaks through a gentler
There is a proverb that tells us, “If you are planning for a year, sow rice; if you are planning for a decade, plant trees;
The world is facing a plastic problem, and it is snowballing- but so is awareness and determination to halt the crisis in its tracks. Wild
There is something hypnotic about watching a chef preparing a meal. The soft hand that shook mine moments ago now confidently wields a butchers knife,
“I am not just a boat captain responsible for my passengers. I am a pioneer, responsible for inspiring other women to break into the profession.”
Vusa Sibanda’s journey to becoming a guide began in the Matetsi region of Zimbabwe, where he worked as a tracker for eight years. Roaming along
Wild Horizons Lookout Cafe – Update (24 April 2019) When flames engulfed and devastated the Wild Horizons Lookout Café, it was a searing loss for
Zimbabwe Council for Tourism Achievers’ Awards Event 2018 A total of 19 awards were handed out at the Zimbabwe Council for Tourism Achievers’ Awards event,
Five Minutes with Mi Casa – Victoria Falls Carnival 2017 From the 29th of December until well into the early hours of the 31st, the
Wild Horizons is proud to introduce Old Drift Lodge, an extraordinary new luxury tented lodge on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River at Victoria Falls. Old Drift Lodge is a bush paradise that exudes an old world charm, admits modern luxuries, and is a symbol of the harmonic existence that can be achieved between man and nature. The lodge is expected to open 23 April 2018.
Wild Horizons Elephant Encounter – Walk With Giants. The human spirit craves places that have not been re-arranged by the hand of man. When you
A Day Trip to Chobe Chobe National Park is renowned for its large herds of elephant that frequent the Chobe River on a daily basis.
We’ve done it again! Wild Horizons is pleased to announce that we have been awarded the BEST GROUND HANDLER in 2017, by AZTA (Association of
For Fun, Just Add Water (Low water vs High water rafting) Richard Bangs once wrote that wild rivers are the earth’s renegades, defying gravity and
Africa is a nation rich in a diversity of flavour, and as Virginia Woolf so adequately said: “One cannot think well, love well, sleep well,
Victoria Falls, a quaint town home to one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, was transformed into festival central over the New Year
One of the first things to strike you as you arrive at Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge is the warmth and friendliness of its guides. One
So once again the brutal heat of November is upon us! As happens every year; we gasp in shock as the heat presses relentlessly down
Victoria Falls is a town where elephants stop by for a drink (out of the swimming pool), buffalo jay-walk across the road, and the rainforest
While sitting in the stunning Lookout Café overlooking the Batoka Gorge, with a salted caramel pretzel milkshake in hand, I was fortunate enough to catch
Anyone who has visited Victoria Falls, intends to visit Victoria Falls or has an interest in visiting this seventh wonder of the world will by
Over the course of our lives, human beings are taught a series of lessons aimed at keeping us safe and out of harm’s way. Don’t
Multi day rafting trips offer thrills, camping on sparkling white beaches, varied scenery and hearty meals under starlight. Between September and November rafting is at its
The muggy afternoon heat was beginning to dissipate as Mike, our incredibly knowledgeable and charming guide, arrived to collect us from The Stanley and Livingstone. Almost immediately
We met our guides Michael and Bright at The Lookout Café. The venue is spectacular and the views give you a tantalizing taste of what’s
I was stunned to learn that the man had taken adult literacy classes offered at the school and at the age of 65 and with 6 children he had finally passed his grade 7 exams!
Wild Horizons is introducing with immediate effect daily scheduled tours of the Victoria Falls; guided in both Spanish and French. These tours take place on the Zimbabwean side of the Falls.
The Zimbabwean government has relaxed the visa regime for 37 countries including China while it has removed visa requirements for all visitors from the Southern African
Wild Horizons Launches Multi-day Rafting Set Itineraries in 2016. Victoria Falls is the adrenalin capital of Southern Africa. There are a range of exciting and
I recently spent the afternoon with the Wild Horizons‘ team in Livingstone as they showed me around some of the attractions and developments in the
A barista is defined simply as ‘a person, usually a coffeehouse employee, who prepares and serves espresso-based coffee drinks.’ Tawanda Dube is one of the employees at The Lookout Cafe and the definition above does apply to him in the true sense.
The Elephant Camp has recently been invited, with other leading hospitality establishments in Victoria Falls, to spearhead a new project in Zimbabwe. This is to be part of Green Tourism,
I recently had the opportunity to partake in a Wild Horizons’ Sunset cruise. The cruises depart daily from a jetty on the banks of the
As the end of a very long and hot dry season I am filled with anticipation at the thought of the upcoming rains and the abundance they will bring. This is my favourite time of the year- when the landscape is transformed and the animals drop their young, when the skies darken with storm clouds and the ground turns green with new shoots.
Moeketsi Ndlovu is a 30-year-old chef who grew up in Victoria Falls but was originally from Esigodini, Zimbabwe. His family noticed his talent in the
A helicopter flight over the Victoria Falls offers an entirely new perspective on a truly special sight. It is only from the air that the
Of all the things that make up a great safari the most important factor to a guests enjoyment and understanding is their guide. He or she
Zimbabwe’s hospitality & culture are legendary and sadly something many visitors miss experiencing. Adventure activities and wildlife watching are complimented greatly by meeting the country’s people and
The water levels at Victoria Falls are lower than is normal for September. This has resulted in the best viewing being from the Zimbabwean side
Gorge Swing: leave your stomach behind, this is only for the totally insane.
We have recently had some great sightings of migratory species returning to the Zambezi Region for the summer. We are so lucky to get to
The one-day low water trip is considered to be the best one-day white water experience available in the world. This will be one of those
#1 See the Mighty Victoria Falls The sheer power of the Zambezi water cascading over the cliff into the gorge below and sending sprays of
Victoria Falls is a great family friendly destination. However with a full gamut of activity options it can be overwhelming to plan your trip. To
We collected the other guests from the beautiful and manicured Victoria Falls Hotel. The other attendees were two American couples. As we moved in the bus away from elegant lawns and colonial architecture into Chinotimba the sounds and smells coming through the windows which we had opened became more intense.
Chobe Day Trip- A Photo Journal
TIPS & TRICKS:
This is a long and exciting day so I suggest taking a snack bar for the morning if it’s too early for you to eat before departure. You will arrive back around 18:30 (6:30 pm)
Drinks are provided through-out so don’t worry…
Last week I had the opportunity to go on a Wild Horizons’ Village Tour. The experience is known as ‘Meet the People’ and for good
I realised from my childhood there was something in me about learning and sharing with boys of my age on tracking and other bush life activities. It was like nature wears the colour of my spirit, as such becoming a guide was the only platform that could make me share the piece of heaven on earth with others.
I first met Abraham Mhlanga, affectionately known as ‘AB’ to those close to him when he guided me at Imbabala Zambezi Lodge. From the moment
August in Victoria Falls One of the great things about visiting Victoria Falls in August is that it will tie in perfectly with any safari
We arrive at The Wild Horizons jetty to the mesmerising sound of African voices harmonising over water. A group of men, dressed in traditional skins
Learn more about our wonderful management team at Imbabala Zambezi Safari Lodge and The Elephant Camp, Victoria Falls
The Lookout Cafe is cantilevered over the gorge so that you stand, insignificant in size when compared to the mighty chasm of the canyon dropping steeply away. A 120 metres below, the serpentine Zambezi.
Wild Horizons is pleased to report that the Jameson Vic Falls Carnival, with Wild Horizons as the official activity partner, brought in 2015 with
Last week we asked some brave, (and some not-so-brave) souls to volunteer their services in the name of marketing to throw themselves off our infamous
I recently had the pleasure of checking out the Siduli Hide with Proffessional Guide Charles Brightman. Situated on the edge of the waterhole at the
On Friday 15th August, Wilderness Safaris staff members attended a team building session at The Wild Horizons Lookout Cafe. The afternoon proved to be high
The Zambezi River, which borders Zimbabwe and Zambia, is widely acclaimed as offering the world’s best white-water rafting run in the world. With a large
1) Zimbabwetourism.net The Zimbabwe Tourism website is a great overall resource when it comes to the delivery of useful information on Zimbabwe Tourism. It has
Last night – the 4th of June – I had the pleasure of experiencing the Home-Hosted Meals that are available in Victoria Falls for tourists
The concept of the ‘canopy tour’ is a relatively new product in the tourism industry, with the first canopy tour operation opening around 5 years
Wild Horizons is a multi-faceted tour company that provides a large array of activities, operates out of multiple locations, has a huge fleet of vehicles,
Reservations Manager: Transfers, Touring & Activities.
Bride pays a reduced rate (50% of nightly per person rate).
Stay includes a romantic turn down & private dinner with sparkling wine
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