When we first met Danny, we were a little worried because he was so shy. We wondered if he would work out and would be able to really bring Tanzania to life. After a couple of days, he came out of his shell! He was excellent at finding animals and also at seeing when we needed a little break. He took us to a gorgeous waterfall for a picnic lunch one day. Danny worked very hard to make sure that we had a great time. He was so proud of working for Access 2 Tanzania – he said all the other guides are jealous of him because Access is such a good company, which made us really happy to support them! He was very concerned with our safety and our enjoyment, and also the safety of the animals. He kept the jeep so clean and really took pride in it.
“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.”