“Fabulous! We were able to configure our trip exactly how we wanted! I really liked the personal service of a planning telephone call as well as the pre-departure call. We could ask all of our questions and get them answered immediately. I really liked the northern circuit we took with 2-3 nights at three different places. We were able to settle in a little bit and do the parks justice. The lodging chosen for us was excellent. I felt it was a good value for the price. It was not the least expensive or most expensive, but a good value for a private trip for our group of 5. It was exactly the experience we were hoping for in a safari.”
“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.”