We were Wilfred’s first priority. We felt that we were in very good hands. He was very attentive to our safety and comfort. He was an excellent driver and we had total confidence in his skills and experience. He clearly loves his country and the wildlife and he wanted to share what he knew with us not only about the wildlife but about culture. A memorable moment is teaching Natalie to count to 10 at dinner. He wanted us to see the harder animals to spot, like the leopard and the cheetah, and he went out of his way to find them for us. He is just an overall good guy who is very sincere and hardworking. He has a bit of a quieter disposition (which is not mean to be negative but reflects his more serious nature). We would recommend Wilfred to anyone traveling to Tanzania.
“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.”