Friendly and knowledgeable
Danny was friendly, kind, knowledgeable, and just great. We felt totally safe and in good hands with him. He was able to answer so many nature questions for us. He clearly knew all the unmarked roads well and navigating through rough terrain far better than anyone I’ve ever seen. He knew where to take us to get the best views, and had sharp eyes to see wildlife. He took care of us and made it fun. He took us to a great local lunch place which we really enjoyed in Arusha. We were able to learn a lot about the people of Tanzania from him and the people who he introduced us to. We are really appreciative of him!
“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.”