David was always on time and was friendly and helpful. I enjoyed meeting him and having him as a guide. He worked incredibly hard to provide us with the best game viewing opportunities possible! Sometimes he seemed to be channeling the animals as he could predict where they were going to go next. Although seeing game might have been first on my list of things I wanted to happen, I was also interested in the bird life. Serendipitously we discovered that David was also an knowledgeable birder and was incredible at spotting even the smallest birds. This was an unexpected bonus. In the future, if other clients have an interest in birds as well as animals, pairing them with David might be especially successful. This is not something I thought about before our safari–just a happy coincidence!
“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.”