You really feel alive when you’re living amongst the lions!
Willy was an amazing guide. I immediately took to him as soon as I met him. He has very warm and with a friendly nature. He has in-depth knowledge of the various regions on the Safari and has a keen eye to spot all the wildlife. He went out of his way to ensure we got to see all that we wanted to and explained like a wildlife expert the nature and personalities of the different animals. He has so much knowledge about the history of that region and especially the Ngorongoro Crater. Over the course of the Safari, we got to know each other better. We had breakfast, lunch, and dinner together, during which time he explained that he was from the Maasai tribe and he educated me on their various culture and traditions. I learnt a lot about Tanzania and its people just from the time I spent chatting with Willy.
“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.”