Micato Safaris-Luxury African Safaris, New York NY

South Africa was wonderful. Meg picked four very diverse 5-star locations. We had the best guides in each place (IMHO). The close encounters with many animals were amazing to us. The very cool weather for the safaris was well worth our experiences.

What a fabulous trip to Africa! We really don’t know where to start with the accolades but this was a trip of a lifetime.

My husband and I went to Africa for our honeymoon many years ago and we wanted to take our 15 year old son Jack so he could experience the incredible beauty of Africa and see how other people love and live in the world. Goal Achieved! He was mesmerized with Africa and its people and as a teenager saw the world through a different lens than his day-to-day life he lives in Colorado. It was fun to watch a teenager soak in all the wonder and glory of this continent.

Everything went beautifully. The resorts were gorgeous and we so appreciated the warm staff and all our butlers, which was a new experience for us. Having someone being present 24/7 when needed was very comforting. Our compliments to our Maasai Tour Guide Kintai as he customized this trip on a personal level and bonded with our son on many levels. They really were best friends throughout our trip and we so appreciate his sincere care for our family. We met the Maasai people and experienced their rituals and lifestyle in a personal and beautiful way. We particularly enjoyed the Mara Nyiki resort in Kenya and Xanadu in Zanzibar as they were the ultimate in luxury and service.

The animals…. What can we say except AMAZING!

What a lifetime memory. Thank you for hosting us in Africa and a very warm Assante.

It is difficult to find the words to articulate how INCREDIBLE the Micato experience is…. Our family will ALWAYS remember the lovely African people we met and the excitement and thrills of our safari, but it is the way Micato beautifully facilitated it all that we will forever be comparing our future trips to…. From the planning stages to the very end… BRAVO and MANY thanks to Micato!

My mom and I got to spend a wonderful day with Micato Safaris visiting their nonprofit project, a library in the Redhill township. They are doing very inspirational work, and while I've traveled with lots of different safari companies (I'm a travel journalist) this was the first time I got to see a company's charitable side in person. It's definitely made me want to travel more with Micato! Our Micato Safaris tour guide for the day also took us to visit the penguins at Boulder Beach, and he knew how to skip the line (without making anyone angry, LOL) and had umbrellas for us (it was pouring rain) and made the experience as comfortable as possible! He also arranged for us to have lunch at a really Insta-worthy restaurant with the most amazing farm-to-table food. We had reservations so we didn't have to wait (despite the line), and the entire day was a seamless experience! If they took such good care of us on a one-day tour, I can't imagine how spoiled we'd be if we got to travel with Micato on a multi-day trip. Can't recommend them enough!

We just returned yesterday from our trip and I don't even know where to begin!

To say this was a trip of a lifetime is an understatement! From the beginning to the end - from every detail - NOTHING was missed. Our main guide, in addition to being completely competent and knowledgeable about just about EVERYTHING was a total delight to be with. She managed any hitches brilliantly and knew when to respect our time alone although we also so enjoyed her company.

I think it's safe to say that our experience was perfect and unforgettable and we could not be more appreciative.

Micato is truly the epitome of luxury and customer service! You cannot go wrong with the expertise and personal care of the very focused staff. Their itineraries are exceptional and attention to detail is spectacular.

Five stars do not do justice for Micato. Seeing Africa is amazing in itself, but Micato’s level of personal service is unmatched. From the time we booked our safari to the moment we were met at the airport upon arrival until we were returning home, every single detail was considered and executed with seamless excellence. When I left something behind in a lodge, it was waiting for me at the next stop on our journey. Our safari director Peter was knowledgeable, personable and we enjoyed getting to know him. He really got our group to jell socially. We were fortunate to meet terrific people! Drivers and guides were exceptional, Laban was a favorite of ours, he spotted animals we would not have seen. Mercy managed us and our logistics from Nairobi, even a little surprise for us when we returned to Nairobi before heading home! The lodges and camps were luxurious and unique. The food was amazing. The bush… the drives, breakfast, dinner, and sundowners were breathtaking; my friends and family are getting tired of hearing me talk about them! Everyone associated with Micato took great pride in the fact that they are known for excellence and worked hard to ensure that every guest has a superior experience traveling with Micato.

You will not regret working with Micato! The customer service is incredible and they are meticulous with their attention to detail to ensure an unforgettable experience! Highly recommend.

We just returned from a three-week Micato trip exploring Delhi, Agra, and southern India. It exceeded our expectations at every point.

From my very first contact with Marion, Micato’s extraordinary India specialist, I felt as if my best friend were planning our adventure. She answered every question, allayed every concern, and gently guided us in refining our trip. When our flight to Delhi was delayed 25 hours, she immediately rearranged our schedule to include some of the sites that we had missed.

The high quality of the accommodations and food don’t need further praise, but the guiding, logistics, transportation, and attention to our interests and needs that Micato provided in an often challenging setting were close to flawless.

We started planning our next Micato adventure before we even left India.

My husband and I had the most incredible honeymoon with Micato Safaris. We were blown away at the level of personalization, attention to detail, beyond-belief-luxury, and kindness of every single staff member. There were multiple moments where we talked about how we're not sure we'd ever be able to top that trip. We trusted Micato in planning the trip of a lifetime and they performed brilliantly. We'd trust them again in a heartbeat and hope to do so someday!

This was the greatest trip and adventure we have ever been on. Micato is simply the best! We never had to worry about a thing, as they think of everything and take care of everything! The Camps and Lodges were just unbelievable! They had surprises around every corner (even gourmet breakfasts and lunches set-up out in the wild) And the staff - there is no one better. Meg Buffkin put together the perfect itinerary and Kennedy Omwenga was the perfect Safari Director! I was already planning our next trip with Micato in my head even while we were still there!
I can't imagine doing this trip with any other Safari Outfitter!

A friend and I recently completed a wonderful tour in Kenya with Micato. I am disabled so walking is a challenge but everyone was marvelous with me. A helping arm appeared at the right times. My walking poles were presented to me always with the right one ready for my right hand. I had some concerns about the balloon ride but was assured that the basket would be on its side and we could crawl in. And when it was over I suddenly felt about four men carefully sliding me out and setting me on my feet again. That too was a fabulous experience.

Timothy Leperes, our Safari Director, was filled with knowledge and always happy to share. He and the drivers were amazing in their ability to find hidden animals and birds.

I am fairly well- traveled but I feel this was a trip of my lifetime!

We found Micato while searching for African safari ideas. But we decided to visit India first with them. The easiest way to explain the Micato experience is to say they deliver an amazing 5 star experience every step of the way. The hotels were some of the best I've ever stayed in. Incredible properties and service. Our guide Naveen Bhatt was a perfect host and his knowledge, experience and willingness to share about his life and his country made the journey so much more personal than just sight seeing in a foreign country. Micato added special experiences along the way - inside a Sikh Temple food kitchen, visit with farmers family outside of Jaipur, special access inside the City Palace away from the crowds, an elephant sanctuary walk with an elephant and an outside campfire and dining experience. It all added up to an amazing adventure that spanned first class amenities to actually learning about and meeting locals in the areas we visited. Naveen made sure we were able to see it through his eyes and learn about India.
I can't recommend Micato enough. We're already talking about our next Micato trip we wish to take.

In one word great! What a great safari we had, top organized from start to finish! We will definitely come back again!

I’d give Micato TEN stars if I could!
We took our teenagers out of school for 2 weeks in November and provided them with the best education ever! Our two-week safari in Kenya with Micato was better than we could ever have imagined. Whether we were exploring Nairobi, seeing baby animals in Amboseli, enjoying a helicopter flight over the Laikipia Plateau or a hot air balloon ride and sundowners in the Maasai Mara we were amazed at every turn. Our kids were warmly welcomed everywhere we went and claim that this was our best family vacation EVER. Our Safari Director, “Uncle” Johnson quickly became part of the family and kept us all on the edge of our seats, anticipating each new experience. We were so grateful to have him take care of all of the little details on the trip, leaving us to relax and simply enjoy our time together and revel in all that this gorgeous country and her people had to offer. When Johnson asked the kids at the end of our safari what their thoughts were, they said they can’t wait til we can go back! “I knew we would see animals, ” the oldest quipped “but I never thought we’d see so many! ” Thank you, Micato for memories that will last a lifetime.

Our Passage thru Botswana/Zimbabwe with Cape Town add on trip with Micato was fantastic. Iggy, our Safari Tour Director, was with us every step of the way and was a true pleasure to vacation with. Everything was so perfect, we are in the process of scheduling our next Micato adventure to East Africa. We can't wait to experience the Micato difference again.