We may have had the best guide in the entire country—David is truly exceptional. With over 22 years of guiding experience, 18 of which have been with A2T, his knowledge and expertise are invaluable on a trip like this. There were numerous occasions when he would drive past an animal, making us wonder why, only to position us perfectly for a close encounter as the animal walked right by.
David consistently ensured we had prime viewing opportunities because he instinctively knew the animals’ routes and behaviors. Despite his extensive experience, it was heartwarming to see his excitement for certain encounters, often pulling out his “baby” (his camera) to capture moments alongside us.
He treated our family like his own, creating a warm and friendly atmosphere throughout our journey. For instance, he surprised my sons with Tanzania soccer jerseys, which they absolutely loved. David was always attentive to our needs and preferences, ensuring our satisfaction at every turn.
Beyond his exceptional treatment of tourists, his interactions with park rangers and fellow guides showcased his impressive networking skills. He constantly engaged with others, sharing stories and information about wildlife sightings, which greatly benefited us.
We feel incredibly fortunate to have had David as our guide, and we’ve already told him that we look forward to seeing him again in a few years. He is truly awesome!
“Outstanding. We have recommended you to all of our traveler friends. We cannot recommend Access 2 Tanzania highly enough. They were referred to us by a friend and we were immediately attracted by the nonprofit component of the company that supports education for Tanzanian children in need. Casey helped us over several phone sessions and email exchanges to put together the perfect trip for our needs. Our guide, Joachim, was a wonderful companion and friend throughout our 12 day safari. He ensured that we saw everything that we could possibly have seen far beyond our best expectations, including lions, cheetahs, and leopards with cubs and with kills, tons of elephants, giraffe, zebras, hippos, antelopes of various kinds, and every other imaginable animal. We were able to witness the migration of the wildebeasts across the Mara River from Kenya and on throughout the Serengeti in their long lines, stretching from one horizon to the other. He was also extremely helpful in aiding us in finding and identifying the many, many birds of Tarangire, Ngorongoro, and Serengeti, which was of particular interest to us. A2T provided us with an amazing experience and we would definitely use them again and highly recommend them to others.”