Our guide Wilfred was absolutely THE BEST! He taught us so much about the animals and their behaviors and amazed us with his ability to spot wildlife from great distances and to anticipate their moves and to angle the vehicle so lighting and visibility were ideal for our photos. Wilfred also took superb photos and videos for us and was incredibly patient as we all watched animals mating, nursing, hunting, and feasting on their kills. We saw more wildlife than we ever imagined possible and feel indebted to him for this trip of a lifetime. Wilfred took such good care of us, anticipated our needs, and kept us safe and happy. His upbeat attitude, easy humor, and integrity made him wonderful to be around. We are hoping that someday he and his family will visit us in Long Beach and let us welcome them as warmly as he welcomed us.
“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.”