Micato Safaris Google Reviews

We just returned from the 15-Day Micato Grand Safari to Kenya and Tanzania. It was an absolutely fabulous experience.  From the moment we arrived in Nairobi, we were treated to amazing daily wildlife experiences, fabulous accommodations, excellent meals, and the friendliest local peoples.   We began our safari with a visit to the Pinto-family-sponsored school for some of Nairobi's poorest children and the nearby Huru facility where young women are taught sewing skills and the factory makes products essential to young African girls.  The Pinto family founded Micato and a portion of the safari fee is used to support these institutions.  A heartwarming visit.  We also visited a giraffe preserve and had our first up-close encounter with these majestic animals.  Then, we were off!  A short bush flight to Amboseli where we saw 3 of the Big 5 on our first wildlife drive.  The wildlife there was spectacular, as it was everywhere.  Another short flight took us to Lewa in northwest Kenya where the original rhino preserves in Kenya were established in the 1930s.  Rhinos and lions abound as do Zebra, antelope of several varieties, elephants, and so forth.  Almost too much to take in.  As it turned out, each safari location was more spectacular than the last.  Next came Maasai Mara where we visited a Maasai village, learned about the Maasai history and culture, and were treated to a Maasai warrior dance.  We stayed at the Bateleur Camp, which was just excellent.  In addition to a personal butler, our tented suite boasted a large bathtub, an indoor shower, and a large outdoor shower - along with a large front deck on which we had cocktails while watching the nearby wildlife.  Hard to beat.  But the best was yet to come.  From Maasai Mara we flew to Tanzania and the Serengeti where we checked into the Four Seasons Serengeti!  Very nice, considering it's in the middle of nowhere.  The next morning we were treated to a hot air balloon ride over the vast expanse of Serengeti plains to observe some of the great migration.  Lastly, we flew to the Ngorongoro Crater for a couple of days.  The Ngorongoro Crater Lodge is perched along the crater rim and overlooks the crater floor some 2 thousand feet below.  What a fabulous property, reminiscent of a medieval castle.  Touring the crater floor was the perfect way to end our safari as the range of wildlife was awe inspiring.  Our safari director was George "Oh, my" Kamonde.  Can't sing his praises too high.  He and all the Micato staff throughout the safari were absolutely first class.  Our game drivers were all knowledgeable and highly skilled at negotiating the dirt roads that criss-cross the landscapes.  It's easy to see why Micato has been voted THE BEST in the business 10 times.  We are recommending Micato to our friends and are planning another Micato safari in the future.