Incredible
Barney is INCREDIBLE. He was so knowledgeable about the wildlife and has a fantastic eye to find the animals hiding in the Serengeti. At the very beginning he asked us what we wanted to see and was more than willing to sit tight while I took an absurd amount of pictures and video of the wildlife. Not only is he fantastic at his job, he is also an incredibly kind human being. I cannot recommend him enough. We also did the walking safari with Andrea, Barney, and a ranger. It was so different than doing game drives in the vehicle. You get to see the smaller things and have the fantastic experience of walking through nature. At the end we were surprised with cocktails on top of a huge rock that overlooked the Serengeti and was perfect timing to see the sunset. Definitely a must do when visiting Lemala Kuria Hills.
“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.”