We can’t say enough positive things about our guide Barney. He was knowledgeable, friendly, interested in our questions and opinions and managed to pique our interest in things that we didn’t know we wanted to know about. Despite some long days, he was always enthusiastic and prepared for the next adventure and was a particularly apt role model of hakuna matata. He was a skillful driver over some very bumpy roads, even as he scouted out wildlife hiding both near and far. We learned a lot about Tanzanian culture and recent history from him, as well as animal, plant and insect habitats and their symbiotic relationship. He did an excellent job creating special moments for us and gave us a glimpse into how people live and work during our brief stay in Arusha. He was a comfortable and fun person to be around and our friends and family have heard many Barney stories as we’ve shared tales from our trip. Asante sana, Barney.

Barney was very professional and knowledgeable. Always did his best to make our experience the best. Great ambassador to both Tanzania and Access 2 Tanzania.

We really enjoyed our time with Barney. He was always very cheerful and seemed proud to be sharing his country with us. He set our expectations well and drove carefully. It was quite amazing to see him negotiating pot holes while spotting distant wildlife. He clearly has a great relationship with the other guides and his experience led us to wonderful wildlife. Each day seemed to top the day before!

Barney was so considerate and had great communication skills and experience which made him the ideal guide for us.

Barney now feels like a member of our family. He read us well, responded to our every need and ensured that we had the best experience possible. If we returned, we wouldn’t consider another guide and have recommended him over and over to our friends who are considering a trip. I felt like I got a course in zoology, geology, geography, and Tanzanian culture. His knowledge is encyclopedic and as an academic, I am not easily dazzled. Barney is such a credit to your organization, not only he is an outstanding guide, he is an exceptional human being.

Our driver, Barney, was EXCEPTIONAL! He was prompt, energetic, easy going and always tuned into our needs. We asked him hundreds of questions and he knew the answers. We also appreciated that he was an excellent driver and we felt safe. He is also very respectful of other vehicles and has a great relationship with all of the other drivers. He’s just a great human being and by the end of the trip, we told him that he was now part of our family.

Barney was absolutely extraordinary in finding and spotting all of the animals that we were excited to see and experience up close, very often before any other guides were aware or present. On one of our days he took us on truly memorable journey to the western Serengeti to see the Great Migration. Barney has a true enthusiasm for and deep knowledge of all of the wildlife, as well as about local culture and history, and he is an excellent teacher in this regard. He is wise, patient (stopping while we took endless photos along the way), has a warm sense of humor (including with our fledgling attempts at speaking Swahili), and shares of himself and his own experiences very generously. Overall, it was an incredible experience, and we would enthusiastically recommend Access 2 Tanzania (and Barney!) to anyone considering such a trip!

It would be difficult to imagine a better guide for our trip than Barney, who met us at the airport upon our arrival and was with us throughout the trip. Barney was absolutely extraordinary in finding and spotting all of the animals that we were excited to see and experience up close, very often before any other guides were aware or present. He also has a true enthusiasm for and deep knowledge of all of the wildlife, as well as about local culture and history, and he is an excellent teacher in this regard. He is wise, patient (stopping while we took endless photos along the way), has a warm sense of humor (including with our fledgling attempts at speaking Swahili), and shares of himself and his own experiences very generously. Barney was simply the best guide one could imagine for a journey such as this.

Our guide Barney was fantastic tracker and knew where we would find each of the cats. Ask for him if you want great photos, want to learn about each animal, and have lots of fun while it happens. Barney is the best!