Wilfred came recommended to us and we can see why. He has a keen eye and there were at least three times where he spotted animals before anyone else and we got an exclusiving viewing. He was also very considerate of my photography requirements and adjusted to support me. We had a great time learning about Tanzanian life and culture and he was a great resource, What we liked best was that he did not focus on the big cats and the big five, but also took the time to show us the birds, the squirrels, the mongooese and the dik-diks. We shared the same philosophy towards animals and had a strong moment of connection when we came across a dik-dik run over by a water tanker and it broke our heart to see the mate in mourning.
“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.”