Nasibu was an excellent guide for us. Over the length of the trip we became very comfortable with each other and were an effective team in planning the day to day agenda. We had requested that we be paired with a guide that did not talk incessantly and while he answered our questions in a complete way, he didn’t feel a need to dominate the conversation. We had complete trust in his judgment. He is a very good animal spotter, and made sure we saw all the animal life we had hoped for. Nasibu demonstrated his integrity by helping out other guides and travelers who found themselves in difficult positions (vehicle stuck in the mud, flat tire, lost battery on the road, etc.) without compromising our time on the road. He’s obviously well respected by other guides. Finally, Nasibu is an outstanding driver given challenging road conditions.
“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.”