Wilfred was one of the best guides I have ever had. He had a wealth of knowledge about the country, the people, the parks, and the wildlife. He answered all our questions thoughtfully and was very articulate. He often showed us the bird or animal pictures from his guide book so that we could read more details. We enjoyed our safari with Wilfred and would highly recommend him to others. He is an excellent driver and that is important on the rough terrain in the parks. He was always very polite and made sure we were all comfortable each day before we set. Wilfred always told what the plan was for the day and made sure that plan was OK with us. He went out of his way to plan a tour day in Arusha for us at the end of our trip and that was very special! Most of all, we had fun on our safari!
“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.”