The Perfect Guide!
Where do I start with Wilfred?! He was definitely the perfect guide for us. He easily connected with our strong personalities and we quickly developed a camaraderie with him. He took care of me when I didn’t feel well to check and see what I needed, as well as ensured I continued to feel OK as the days passed. We always felt safe with him and he was a great driver. He was amazing at spotting wildlife from far distances; I was constantly telling him I had no idea how he could see that far. He was very knowledgeable of all the wildlife; easily giving us bird names, informing us about the habitats of various species, even explaining mating practices of lions and giraffes. We were more than pleased with him as a guide and would highly recommend him to anyone.
“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.”