6 out of 5 stars!
We now consider David a part of our family. He went out of his way to ensure that our trip was successful. He is a master at wildlife spotting and anticipating behavior. He is also masterful at communication, navigation, comedy and so many other things. I can’t imagine a better guide for photographers. Not only did David find amazing wildlife, he was keen to position the truck for optimal lighting and photo framing. He completely understood the needs of photographers and never once tried to rush us away from an opportunity. We ran out of superlatives for David while on the trip. He is excellent at his job, but he is also a gem of a human being.
“Every detail was meticulously planned and perfectly suited to our needs. It was obvious that Karen paid careful attention to how we prefer to experience travel and matched us with a guide who perfectly suited our style. Barney was incredibly professional and let us set the tone and pace. He is an outstanding guide in so many ways; he quickly read us and we bonded immediately. Throughout the journey it was obvious that Barney is well respected by the other guides and they often follow his lead because he knows where to go and how to find the animals. He is also an incredible photographer–I got to a point where I just handed him my phone and he meticulously captured our trip. With no exaggeration, our 8 days with Barney were life changing and we think of him each and every day.
While we requested clean and comfortable accommodations with private baths, every place we stayed far exceeded our expectations. Nyikani and Mara Mara were the standout favorites. I have spoken with folks who were unsure and had reservations about the food that would be provided. We ate incredibly well–food was more than plentiful, very good to extremely delicious, and the soups were the best I have ever eaten. Service was consistently exceptional.
Honestly, we can’t say enough positive things about our experience and have been recommending Access 2 Tanzania and Barney to all we can.”