We have travelled extensively and can honestly say that David is the best tour guide we have ever had. David’s has an obvious love for what he does and the environment he works in and beyond being our host, driver and guide, made sure we were comfortable, refreshed and happy! He has an amazing knowledge of what to look for, where to find it and thoroughly explains what we were looking at when we found it and went out of his way to ensure that we would get the best view with the best light to ensure we came back with some National Geographic quality pictures. David is fun, informative, and would suggest to a friend. Cannot imagine having done this trip with any other guide and owe him a huge thanks for being a major part of our amazing Tanzanian experience (would like to have given a higher rating than best but not available!!!)
“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.”