Gerry was awesome and we felt like we were in great hands with him. He made sure we saw everything possible and every animal possible! Gerry could tell right away that I was a photo fanatic and he was thoughtful in making sure that we saw each animal at different angles and in different lighting so that I could get the best possible photos. I really appreciated that. We were in awe of all of the animals that we saw – Gerry was great at knowing where to go and how close to get without putting us in danger. Gerry was also great at planning our daily adventures – he thought of everything like packing our favorite drinks and wonderful hot meals for bush lunches. During our time we got a flat tire on the way to the Serengeti and we had car trouble leaving another town. Gerry handled both situations like a pro – he calmly took care of each situation and we were on our way. We felt safe with Gerry and we knew he was going the extra mile to ensure we had a great time. He was great at driving through some crazy terrain too. Our kids loved him too and we all loved the game drives with Gerry. You could see that Gerry enjoyed himself too! With the help of Juma, Gerry created a perfect day for us at Mosquito River. We donated food to families and supplies and books to a school and we had lunch at a local home. This day was our favorite because we were able to interact with the people who are incredibly welcoming and kind. Such a great experience!
“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.”