Maningo has a deft touch, both in interpersonal relations (his great sense of humor, and ability to imitate American accents helped) and in sensing the group’s interests and needs. If I had to make a criticism, I’d note our occasional frustration as to where he was taking us on game drives; at times we would have liked to know that, “we’re driving down near the river, hoping to see X or Y,” but I’m pretty sure he was reluctant to spell out his plans because he didn’t want us to get our hopes up.

Talking to travellers we met I felt most of them thought THEIR guide the best in the business; with Maningo, I’m pretty sure he really WAS one such guide!

Kristin & Jim H. (USA)

October 24, 2025

“We were very pleased with Access 2 Tanzania! From our first communications with Karen, to all the details that made our trip a success, to our awesome guide, Noel, to our interactions with other team members, Access 2 Tanzania made planning & then going on this trip a resounding success! We couldn’t have felt more comfortable with a tour operator than we did with Access 2 Tanzania.”