The Journey Of Wildebeest

Our Journey designer Abel was very helpful and efficient with trip planning and accommodation booking. She always replies to our emails promptly! Airport pickup and the transfer was very smooth. Our Tour guide Fred was very friendly and knowledgeable. We learned so much about the wildlife and local culture. Fred made our trip very informative and fun. We were amazed by Fredi's super good eyesight to spot animals with a distance. Fred was very patient to answer all our questions, and let us take as many photos as we want. I think Fredi maximized the game time for us, and he always stopped at a very good spot for photo taking. We love all accommodations Alaitol Safarisuggested. All were very clean with nice decor, food, view, and friendly staff. Both accommodations and food exceeded our expectations. Big thank you to Abel, Fredi, and Alaitol Safari!

Our 7 days safari was better than we ever could have possibly imagined. My wife, son, and twelve year old son have been fortunate enough to take many wonderful vacations, in many beautiful parts of the world, but this adventure was far and away the best of them all. Part of the reason for this was the beauty of Tanzania. All of our stops: Masai Village, Oldupai Gorge, Ndutu/south Serengeti, central Serengeti, Ngorongoro, and beyond..... wow. The endless parade of wildlife was mind boggling. Yes we saw the Big 5, probably more like the Big 500 if we tallied up all of the different animal species. But the most impressive memories were the scenes that played out in front of us. My family and I will never forget the mother cheetah and her two cubs playing, and then stalking and chasing a Thompson gazelle. (I still don't know how that antelope, seemingly walking to its end moment, was able to sprint away). Or the family of four lions who walked right by our Land Cruiser, one so close that we had to roll up the windows. Or the many other scenes we will never forget from elephant parades to giraffe road blocks to sprinting wildebeests to rarely seen wild dogs to lions lounging in trees to funny baboon troops and so much more. The accommodations are also something we will never forget. Gran Melia Arusha Hotel, The spacious lodge at Lake Ndutu Safari Lodge, Serengeti Serena, and Ngorongoro Serena have to be experienced to be believed. Hearing the night noises of the bush, including lions, hyenas, cape buffalo, and all of the glorious Tanzania night noise is magical. It also bears mentioning that the enthusiastic and friendly service at each of these locations is truly special. More than all of this though, the best part of our trip was Alaitol itself. Alaitol is not just a tour company, it is a travel partner. At each step of the way, from my initial research and all of my endless questions (thanks Mary!!), to preparation in the days leading up to the trip, to confirming our arrival in Nairobi, and meeting our bus in Arusha, to our unforgettable 7 days trip with Baraza our all star incredible guide, Alaitol was responsible for our amazing adventure. They were our partner. From a tour standpoint, I cannot say enough good things about them. And more importantly, I am happy to say that we have made Alaitol friends for life. Mary, Baraza, and others are like family to us now. I look forward to remaining in contact with them for many years into the future. I should also note, that we arrived in Tanzania on March 10, 2020, just as the COVID-19 pandemic really ratcheted up a notch. About halfway through the trip, flights from Europe to the US were being cancelled left and right, and our return itinerary seemed to change on a daily basis. Ultimately, Baraza drove us up to the Kenya border for our flight out of Nairobi (to London and beyond), where--surprise!--we learned that earlier in the day the Kenyan government had closed the border to most foreigners. Baraza took us under his wing though and drove us back down to Arusha where Alaitol had already reserved a hotel for us for that night. Ultimately, after far too much time on the phone with American Airlines, we found a Plan B involving a flight to Ethiopia two days later, then on to London, Miami, and then home. I mention all of this for one reason: Alaitol didn't just drop us off and say ok your problem. Alaitol treated us as their guest, and stood by us as we figured it out together. In fact, Baraza even offered to let us stay with him as long as needed. Fortunately we didn't need to impose on Baraza and his family, but it was a generous gesture that I will never forget. Thank you Baraza. Thank you Mary. And thank you Alaitol. If you are considering an African safari, and are on the fence of where to go, choose Tanzania. And once you choose Tanzania, choose Alaitol Safari. Gordon Raleigh, North Carolina USA

The safari exceeded our expectations in every way. It was far more exciting, interesting and enjoyable than any other trip we have even taken.

We had a fantastic 7 days safari in Tanzania, well organised by Alaitol Safaris. We had the best guide (Baraza) we could hope for, knew a lot about the animals but also a lot about birds! He took the time to let us see the stories behind the animals, not just there's an elephant and up to the next one. Sometimes we stood 2 hours watching a wildebeast giving birth or a lion in a tree to jump out, or how a big male elefant approch a group of females or wildebeasts crossing the water. It was amazing seeing the stories, like we were in a National Geographic movie. We absolutly will return and book with Alaitol again!

Like everyone traveling on a budget, it was quite an experience to visit Ndutu Area, Serengeti, Olduvai Gorge, Ngorongoro Crater, and Masai Boma. To be able to see lions, zebras, leopards, black rhino, and many more incredible animals. Our guide and Godfrey were very informative and answered our hundreds of questions tirelessly, even sometimes answering the same questions over and over again. Our accommodation was a combination of lodges and tents. KatiKati Lodge was superb in all respects! Alaitol Safari got us home safely from Arusha to Zanzibar, Very professional in every way. Thank you for taking such good care of us!

My wife and I had a fantastic time on safari with our guide Eddy The setup of the tour was amazing, the accommodations were fantastic and Eddy was the perfect guide! We loved it and will recommend Alaitol Safari to our friends and family The accommodation was incredible and the photos of the setup don't do it justice. Helena was a great liaison also