We loved Tanzania!
Danny was a personable, and fun guide. He was also a great driver – he really knew the roads, was confident in driving even in foggy weather and on bumpy roads, and his driving was very safe. He was amazing at finding and spotting wildlife – he would see animals so far away without binoculars that would take us so long to even find with the binoculars. He was very dedicated and customer focused – When I told him I really liked the cats he was so adamant on finding them for me, even though the search for Cheetahs in the Serengeti one day took us almost 8 hours! We found them eventually 🙂 He was very knowledgeable about the animals and the culture. We were uncertain about his experience before our trip, but those doubts ended up being unwarranted as he was clearly experienced, knowledgeable and confident!
“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.”