Zanzibar

Everything was just perfect. Thanks to Irina, our itinerary was very well organised, every detail was taken care of. Upon arrival, we were given very nice welcome gifts, and we stayed in contact through the whole trip. We had a chance to have the great safari guide, Hussein. Professional, full of knowledge of animals, passionate of his work. He gave us the best possible sighting and unforgettable memories, tracking the rarest of the animals. We were able to enjoy leopard chilling in the tree in Ngorongoro crater, lions feeding and playing with their cubs, a cheetah trying to avoid a group of lions, and incredible wildebeests' river crossing in Serengeti. It was definitely the trip of a lifetime. We will definitely recommend Altezza Travel and please, ask for Hussein! He is the best safari guide ever.

From before we even took off for Tanzania to the time we left for Zanzibar, Altezza was incredible. First, before we even solidified our booking, Altezza (Rita) was incredibly helpful and flexible in crafting a travel plan that best suited our needs. Even after changing from a Kilimanjaro/Safari to a sole safari trip, we felt the same level of care the whole time.

When we landed, we were greeted by a kind and professional driver who was there for us at 2AM, ready to transport us to our first stay (Ngare Sero). Ngare Sero was an excellent stay, offering plenty of amenities and things to do on their large property. We were able to enjoy the pool, their great food, and small lake with a ton of birds and wildlife to see.

The Arusha Coffee Lodge and plantation tour on our second day was a blast. It wasn’t too long, and we felt like we’d learned a lot about the coffee making process. The hands on portion and the lunch were a great way to wrap it up. Our driver Pascal was fun and informative, teaching us any Swahili we requested along the way.

Then, the next day, we met Issac our Safari guide. Isaac was a fundamental piece of what made our trip to Tanzania so amazing. He was one of the hardest working and nicest people I’ve ever met, not to mention he was very knowledgeable about everything we came across - from the local tribes and the different characteristics of each park, down to the precise behavior of each animal we saw.

Isaac was patient with us and read us well. While other drivers would rush towards an animal, Isaac was calm and would slowly but surely get us there, keeping it a calm and very enjoyable experience. Not once did we miss an animal or sight we wanted to see. Through each park for 6 days straight, Isaac never made us feel rushed or as if we were too excited over an animal we’d seen a dozen times before. He treated each sighting as if it were his first too, despite having seen them hundreds of times over his years of experience as a guide.

Isaac worked hard from the start to the end of the day. He was so personable and maintained a lot of energy and a positive attitude start to finish. Saying goodbye to Isaac at the airport before leaving was one of the hardest moments because of how great of a time we had with him. He took our Safari experience to the next level. His expertise, thoughtfulness, and hard work set him apart from any other guide we had along the trip, which reflects upon not only Isaac but Altezza too.

Altezza was incredibly attentive each day too. They checked in with us, the drivers, and were very thoughtful given it was our honeymoon and wife’s birthday. Altezza arranged for a custom “Just Married” tire cover, and a birthday surprise at Nyikani Camp - the staff sang a song and made a cake. At Sopa Lodge, the staff left a fun surprise! Marera Mountain View Lodge was our stay in between Tarangire and Ngorongoro, which was also a lovely accommodation. At every stay Altezza arranged, the staff, food, rooms, and amenities were all top notch. Staying in the lodges felt like a premium, but staying at Nyikani Camp in the Serengeti felt like staying with family. The staff were welcoming and made a personal connection with guests. We wish we could’ve stayed longer!

We look forward to traveling with Altezza again in the future, knowing we can relax and enjoy the trip due to Altezza handling all of the planning and any stressful parts of an international journey. Thank you Rita, Isaac, and everyone else at Altezza who made this trip the honeymoon only one could dream of!