Micato Safaris Google Reviews

Jambo Jambo! (Hello! Hello!) Wow! There aren't enough words to express the wonders of our photo safari to Tanzania during August 2024. One has to experience it for themselves. One can watch NatGeoWild yet it’s nothing like being there! The organization and care from Micato Safaris in preparation for our trip, shepherded by Bonnie Philbrick and Prachi Duttta stateside, was excellent. They kept us fully apprised for the months of planning we started in the fall of 2023. From the minute we arrived at Kilimanjaro Airport, Nuru Mbise, our exceptionally great guide and director, was with us every step of the way. A couple times when he wasn't able to be at the Legendary Lodge, Josephine of Micato stepped in for him, and was always available to help with a smile. She was also present many other times, especially for our departure from the Arusha Coffee Lodge. At the Legendary Lodge, a shout out to the staff; Ally and Ishmael were exceptionally wonderful. We arrived late at night and they still had us sit for dinner (when we expected the kitchen to be closed.) All the food was delicious and the service during our 3 day stay was impeccable. Nuru kept traveling friends Mike & Carolyn, David and myself together in the same vehicle since we came together. There were two more vehicles in our cohesive group for a total of 13 very nice people. We traveled halfway around the world to meet a couple near our own neighborhood! Abdul was our driver most of the time, and did an outstanding job. Abdul took charge when Nuru rotated between three vehicles. Abdul's knowledge of birds is tremendous, and he and Nuru have the sharpest vision; they can see and identify animals before anybody. At our last destination, the Migration Camp in Serengeti, Halfani was our driver who also did a great job. Nuru was friendly, accommodating, helpful, knowledgeable. He also brought some luck, as he said there were several things we saw that he hadn't encountered in years. We were surprised over and over again by the people, animals, views, picnics, service... everything. Fantastic! It raises the expression OMG to a whole new level. We highly recommend Micato Safaris... there is great added value in every seamless step! Its funny…Africa was originally not high on our bucket list. But returning to Africa with Micato Safaris is #1. We will be back! Our Tanzania Spectacular Tour was truly SPECTACULAR! Our only recommendation is to split up the trip. The flights are long and the jet lag can be brutal. Next time we will stay in Amsterdam a couple of days, then arrive in Africa a couple of days before the safari starts to acclimate! The return flight will be broken up as well. Our 40 hours to return was not very nice...even if first class... Asante sana! (Thank you very much!) Deborah & David