Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe

Escape to the ultimate luxury retreat at Old Drift Lodge, a haven nestled in the heart of the Zambezi National Park, just upstream from the world-renowned Victoria Falls. Set on the banks of the mighty Zambezi River, the lodge offers a pristine wilderness that spans over 56,000 hectares of natural beauty, teeming with an abundance of wildlife. Whether it’s a game drive, river cruise, or a guided walking safari, guests can explore the park by road, river, or on foot.

Boasting a prime location only 4.5 kilometers from the town of Victoria Falls, Old Drift Lodge offers 10 double suites and 4 family suites, each uniquely designed with stylish furnishings that blend in perfectly with the natural environment. The spacious canvas en-suite rooms offer the perfect blend of modern luxury and authentic safari charm, featuring a private lounge, viewing deck, indoor and outdoor showers, plunge pool, and an outdoor bath with uninterrupted views of the Zambezi.

The main lodge area offers breathtaking 360-degree views, with the north facing onto the Zambezi and the south onto a waterhole, showcasing the lodge’s pristine natural surroundings. Old Drift Lodge is the perfect retreat for those seeking a luxurious safari experience while immersing themselves in the beauty of nature.

Western Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe

Deteema Springs Camp was opened in 2019, after the founders of Machaba Safaris saw an opportunity to create an intimate safari camp, in an incredible wildlife area, on a site which is hard to describe.

Deteema Springs Camp is located near the Deteema dam in north-western Hwange National Park. This area is famous for its large concentrations of animals, including elephant. Due to the existence of year-round water seeps, this area is ideal for walking and game drives, producing incredible wildlife sightings. Guests have the opportunity to travel on foot or in game vehicles to view this amazing area and also to view from the camp, Africa in its wildest form.

Deteema Springs is a tented camp with 8 luxury tents, 7 luxury double/twin tents and 1 luxury family tent. Children above 6 years of age are accepted.

Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe

Ingwe Pan is situated at a secluded pan in the wilderness area of Mana Pools National Park, just a few kilometres inland of the Zambezi River and within walking distance of the Chiruwe river bed. The pan is one of the biggest in the park and is surrounded by a grove of large ebony trees. A magnificent fig and ancient ebony form the canopy of the main lounge and dining area of the camp. An ancient baobab is a few minutes walk from the camp and the perfect spot for picnics and sundowners in the evening.