Traveled with us for their first trip in July 2026

“Our entire planning process went very smoothly — from the very first phone call with Karen through our time on the ground in Botswana and Zimbabwe. It was truly a trip of a lifetime, and we enjoyed every moment. Any questions that came up were quickly resolved, and if Karen was not available, one of her colleagues was available to assist. We also appreciated Mark’s willingness to address any concerns that came up given the recent uncertainty surrounding world events. Your relationship with Global First Travel was also a life saver — they were so helpful and responsive, particularly when we needed to rebook to fly through a different location.

All of the accommodations and staff were spectacular — at the three Desert & Delta lodges in Botswana and at Victoria Falls Lodge in Zimbabwe. We liked that each lodge provided something slightly different in terms of the game viewing. Highlights include: the view from each lodge as we enjoyed our breakfast and morning coffee — whether it was watching the elephants enjoying the vegetation at Sediba Sa Rona, listening to the hippos and watching the birds at Xugana Lodge, or watching the wide variety of wildlife drink at the Savute waterhole; a helicopter ride over Victoria Falls; and the perfect sunsets we experienced each evening. We were fortunate to have Dima as our guide at Savute Safari Lodge — he was a fantastic tracker. His skills, combined with a bit of luck, resulted in a rare sighting of 6 different leopards during our three-day stay, including a pair of cubs with their mother. All of the staff at all of the locations were so welcoming and informative. It was also a great pleasure to meet other travelers from around the world and listen to their experiences. Top notch!

Many thanks to Karen and the staff at Victoria Falls Lodge for organizing a special cake to recognize our daughter’s birthday. It was very memorable!“