Could not have wished for a better guide
We had an unforgettable, magical time in Tanzania and Ray is the main reason for this. We traveled with our 9-year old daughter and Ray had a sixth sense of what our needs were. Ray so clearly loves children, and we all connected very easily with him and loved spending time with him. We learned so much from him – about the wildlife we saw, but also about the country’s culture and language. He was always punctual and very patient with our tardiness, striking a perfect balance between just letting us be and pushing us at times to get up earlier so we could go for bigger outings. He was professional, respectful, and always positive. He was an excellent driver and we felt safe with him at all times. We wish we could have stayed for longer and miss him.
“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.”