We cannot say enough positive things about Fulgence. He met us at the airport at 1:30am with a smile on his face, getting our relationship off to a great start. He answered every one of our questions about the animals – and since I am a veterinarian, I had many very specific questions. He even found a giraffe skeleton for me! He encouraged us to get out on game drives early to take advantage of the solitude & animal sightings – some days we spent almost 13 hours in our safari vehicle, eating both breakfast and lunch out of boxes. We discussed Tanzanian history, past and current politics, East Africa issues, the country’s educational system, soccer (well, that’s what we call it!), grilling meat – you name it. And we laughed so much! We had some interesting and unusual experiences together, and through it all he was so patient and respectful. He was perfect for us in every way, and we have made a life-long friend.
“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.”