Save the Date — August 7, 2027

Alpha Safari 2K27The Serengeti

The Alpha Educational & Leadership Foundation, Inc., in partnership with the Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc., is preparing for the journey to continue on Saturday, August 7, 2027 with the Alpha Safari 2K27, The Serengeti, at the National Guard Armory in Tallahassee, Florida. Save the date and prepare for another night of fellowship, purpose, and celebration under the Serengeti sky. Ticket and table sales will open soon and the public will be notified.

Anticipated Attendance
200+ guests
Supporters, donors, and friends
Date
Sat, Aug 7, 2027
8:00 PM to 12:30 AM
Venue
National Guard Armory
Tallahassee, FL
2027 Tickets
Opening Soon
Public notified first
Features
Free Food, Cash Bar, DJ Vert
Chic Safari Wear & Modeling Show

Alpha Safari 2K26The Mystic Nile

A heartfelt thank you to every guest, donor, sponsor, and member of the Gamma Mu Lambda Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and the Alpha Educational & Leadership Foundation, Inc. who made the return of the Alpha Safari on August 1, 2026 an unforgettable evening of fellowship, purpose, and celebration. The 2019 Alpha Safari was the last before a thoughtful six-year hiatus from 2020 through 2025.

Attendance
200+ guests
Supporters and donors
Date
Sat, Aug 1, 2026
A night to remember
Venue
National Guard Armory
Tallahassee, FL
2026 Tickets
Sales Closed
See you in 2027
Features
Free Food, Cash Bar, DJ Vert
Guest Host Appearances
Nile Keepers

Special thanks to the members who underwrote The Mystic Nile so more funds reach our causes.

Thank You

Our 2026 Nile Keepers

These members personally sponsored and underwrote costs for the Alpha Safari 2K26, The Mystic Nile, so that more of every dollar raised reached our scholarships and youth leadership programs. We are deeply grateful.

Portrait of Mr. Undra Baldwin, Alpha Safari Nile Keeper
Mr. Undra Baldwin
GML Member, Alpha Safari Committee Member
Portrait of Mr. Oscar Goolsby, Alpha Safari Nile Keeper
Mr. Oscar Goolsby
GML, Vice President; Alpha Safari Committee Member
Portrait of Dr. Gregory J. Harris, Alpha Safari Nile Keeper
Dr. Gregory J. Harris
GML, Historian; AELF Executive Director, Alpha Safari, Chairman
Portrait of Dr. Desmond Stephens, Alpha Safari Nile Keeper
Dr. Desmond Stephens
AELF Board Member
Portrait of Mr. Errol Wilson, Alpha Safari Nile Keeper
Mr. Errol Wilson
GML, Past President; Alpha Safari Committee Member
Portrait of Mr. John Wilson, Alpha Safari Nile Keeper
Mr. John Wilson
GML, Sergeant At Arms; Alpha Safari Committee Member
The Challenge

Who Will Be Our 2027 Serengeti Keepers?

The Nile Keepers carried the torch for 2026. Now the Serengeti calls for a new circle of members, partners, and friends willing to step forward and underwrite the next chapter. Will you be among the keepers who make Alpha Safari 2K27 possible?

Save the Date

Alpha Safari 2K27 — The Serengeti

The journey continues on Saturday, August 7, 2027 from 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM at the National Guard Armory in Tallahassee, Florida. Return with us to the Serengeti for another night of fellowship, purpose, and celebration. Ticket sales will open here soon and the public will be notified. Tables of 8 will be $350.00.

National Guard Armory, Tallahassee, Florida
Ticket Sales Open Soon
Alpha Safari 2K27, The Serengeti, Saturday August 7, 2027 from 8:00 PM to 12:30 AM at the National Guard Armory in Tallahassee, Florida
Official 2027 Flyer
Save the date for Alpha Safari 2K27, The Serengeti, Saturday August 7, 2027 at the National Guard Armory in Tallahassee, Florida
Save the Date
New for 2027

Best Chic Safari Wear Contest

Two categories, male and female, with cash prizes for the winners. Audience excitement determines who takes the crown, so bring your boldest Safari Chic. Winners in both categories receive a cash prize and recognition for a year on our website until a new winner is named.

Returning for 2027

Alpha Safari Modeling Showcase

One of the longest-running features of the Alpha Safari returns for the Serengeti. Expect a wonder show by the Images Modeling Troup, Inc for inspiration, entertainment, and sensation.

Images Modeling Troup, Inc

The Alpha Safari Modeling Showcase has been a hallmark of the evening for years. In 2027, the Images Modeling Troup, Inc returns to bring a wonder show of style, confidence, and creativity to the Serengeti. It is more than a runway moment; it is inspiration, entertainment, and sensation rolled into one unforgettable performance.

Calling All Performers

Share Your Talent at the Alpha Safari

Are you a singer, dancer, spoken word artist, musician, model, or performance group? We invite talented individuals and ensembles to be considered for the 2027 Alpha Safari program.

Talent Submission

To be considered for a performance slot, complete our online talent submission form with your name, group or stage name, contact information, and a brief description of your act. Submissions go directly to the Alpha Safari Committee for review and follow up.

Submit for Consideration
The 2026 Experience

A Night We Will Remember

The return of the Alpha Safari was a night of elegance, purpose, and celebration. Here is a glimpse of what made the Mystic Nile special.

Live DJ

DJ Vert spun the soundtrack of the night — from classic tributes to Afrobeat energy.

Free Food & Cash Bar

Complimentary hors d'œuvres and a full cash bar kept the evening flowing.

Purpose-Driven Giving

Net proceeds fuel scholarships and youth leadership programs across Tallahassee & Leon County.

Featuring

Hosts & Special Guests

DJ Vert
DJ Vert will be back by popular demand
Host DJ

DJ Vert

Setting the sound and energy of the Mystic Nile.

Zula Oliveira, Miss Black Florida USA
Special Host Guest

Zula Oliveira

Miss Black Florida USA

A Legacy of Fellowship

More Than a Decade Strong

Since 2004, the Alpha Safari has drawn hundreds of community members together each year to raise scholarship dollars for the youth of Tallahassee. The 2019 Alpha Safari was the last before a six-year hiatus from 2020 through 2025; the tradition returned in 2026 with the Mystic Nile and continues in 2027 with the Serengeti.

Alpha Safari 2026, The Mystic Nile

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Alpha Safari 2019, Safari 2K19

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Alpha Safari 2018, Safari 2K18

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Alpha Safari 2017, Throwback Thrilla

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Alpha Safari 2014, The Odyssey: Ivory Coast

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Alpha Safari 2013, The Expedition

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Share Your Safari

Share Your Photos & Memories

We would love to see your favorite moments from the Mystic Nile. Send us your photos to be featured on our website and social media.

Email Your Photos

Send your photos with a brief note to info@aelfoundation.org. By sharing, you allow us to repost on our website and social media.

Post on Social Media

Share your photos with #AlphaSafari2K26 and tag @alphasafaritlh on Instagram and Facebook.

The Journey to 2027 Begins

Thank you for making the Mystic Nile a success. Join us next year as we return to the Serengeti. Sponsors, partners, and table hosts are welcome to get early information.