It’s been nearly two weeks since we returned, and I still find myself replaying moments from our trip to Botswana—it truly was the most extraordinary journey of my life.
I want to thank you, from the bottom of my heart, for creating something so special, so seamless, and so deeply memorable for both my mom and me.
When I first came to you, all I said was that this would be her first safari trip, and that I wanted to celebrate her 79th birthday in a truly unforgettable way. I gave you complete freedom to plan her dream trip, and you did exactly that—and so much more. Every detail was perfectly orchestrated, from our stay in Johannesburg to our flights, to being greeted with warmth and care by porters at every step. You took care of everything, and that in itself was such a luxury. We were free to just experience—to be present in the moment, in the wild.
The two camps you chose—Kings Pool and Mombo—were beyond anything I had imagined. And the fact that we stayed in Room Number One at both, with complete privacy and the wilderness right outside our doorstep, was incredible. At Kings Pool, we had the privilege of meeting such kind and special people—the kind who make you feel like family from the moment you arrive. I’ll never forget at King’s Pool, the baboons jumping on our balcony, or napping to the sound of hippos nearby or the hyena and water buffalos sleeping just in front of our porch at Mombo. It was like living inside a nature documentary—but with the warmth and comfort of home.
Mombo was just as magical—intimate, welcoming, and full of heart—and the game drives in Mombo: just wow. We were in the heart of wildlife with just a 5-minute drive. Our first night there, just minutes from camp, we were greeted by an elephant family. Incredible as they are, they are also so quiet. We were driving back to camp in the dark under the stars and suddenly, they were right in front of us, just meters away, eating quietly. It was such a special experience.
Such beauty. And the way both camps celebrated my mom’s birthday was so special and unforgettable. So many happy memories from this amazing trip. You didn’t just plan a holiday—you created a dream we were lucky enough to live in.
The nights under the stars, the vast and untouched wilderness, the incredible people, and the spirit of Botswana have left an imprint on me. There is something about being surrounded by such immense natural beauty, harmony, and quiet power that has forever changed me.
Margaret, thank you. Thank you for your thoughtfulness, your expertise, and your incredible ability to turn a vision into something even greater than I imagined. I’m so grateful we got to work together—and I can’t wait to plan another journey with you when the time is right.