Alex was wonderful! I can’t rate him highly enough! He was informative and fun- very easy to chat with about all topics. We were his first safari in more than a year, and it was great to see his joy at being back in the field. Alex found the most incredible animals and we were often the first vehicle on-site. He helped us plan our days, keeping our wish list in mind. We couldn’t believe how many big cats he found…and seeing part of The Great Migration was so special. He was patient while we snapped thousands of photos. He provided interesting details about Tanzania, especially about the history of tribes. He was a safe and responsible driver.
“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.”