Our guide, David, helped to make the trip the amazing adventure that it was! We felt comfortable with him from the start. He was very knowledgeable about the area and the animals. He even looked up animals in his guide books to make sure he was right, or that he pronounced the names correctly. He went out of his way to find as many animals as he could for us. He also parked his vehicle so we could get the best spot for our pictures. He was funny, keeping us laughing a majority of the time. He was a good driver on the rocky roads that we encountered. He was also patient, taking us to stores and waiting for us so we could do some shopping, without ever complaining. David had a great personality and felt like a member of the family. I would highly recommend him for anyone who is planning on making this adventure.
“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.”