Micato Safaris Google Reviews
5.0 rating out of 595 reviews
Wade Price
Micato Safaris is incredible; you will be thrilled if you travel with them! They take care of every detail that you wouldn't even know to think about. Everyone we met was so nice, fun, professional--and they know who to talk to and how to solve any issue. Many people probably try to make arrangements on their own to save money, but in the end, (because they make mistakes or don't get included discounts, etc.) they likely spend nearly as much...and undoubtedly have an inferior experience. We get it...this was not a typical expense for us...our travel budget is normally a fraction of this trip, but we would do it again in a heartbeat. We watched other groups fumbling in confusion at airports while we relaxed. Our safari director handled everything, talked to the right people (he seemed to know every official, baggage handler, you name it!), and we were all set. We watched other groups go out on game drives with one guide while we always had our safari director and our dedicated local guide (always seemed to be the best guide, too!) putting their heads together and figuring out the best place to go at any given moment. That was a huge advantage. We also felt that the Micato relationship got special treatment everywhere...at every hotel and camp we had what we thought were the best designated waitstaff, etc. and we were treated like family (and royalty, all at the same time)! We were traveling as a couple with our two adult daughters, who have serious, complicated food allergies. It's even difficult for them to eat at home, but with the help of Micato communication ahead of time, our safari director's assistance, and the extraordinary chefs and kitchen staff at the properties we visited, they survived! Not only did they live through the trip, but they were in heaven with incredible food....which is an amazing accomplishment when you have to remove approximately 10 major ingredients and strictly avoid cross-contamination. And no one treated them like it was a burden. (Of course, it may have helped that we all said 'thank you' about a million times!) We were also very impressed with the philanthropic work they're involved with, and feel good about supporting it...they aren't just 'paying lip service' for PR...it's really meaningful. From the planning stage until they put us on the plane to go home, Micato made our trip so easy and we absolutely loved it. The only regret you will have is that you have to leave!
JR Carswell
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.
Jeanne Derderian
Micato and its staff, especially Diana, are just amazing! Diana and I worked together in putting together a once in a life time trip for my clients and their family. Diana took the time to get to know this family even though she never spoke to them directly by asking all the right questions and listening to my feedback. She also was available outside working hours when a couple of things needed to get done. I deeply appreciate this. The trip surpassed my clients' expectations and was flawless. Thanks to Diana's listening skills, the family was matched up with Alyson as their guide in South Africa. According to my clients, Alyson is incredibly knowledgeable, perceptive in how to handle different situations, and overall a very lovely person.
We also worked together in finding the right accommodations for the clients. These clients stayed at The Silo and Tengile. Both properties are stunning and the service level high. These properties were the perfect match for this family.
Thank you to Diana, Alyson, and Micato's staff for a trip that my clients will remember forever. You all are the BEST.
Laurel Brown
Well, Micado has once again delivered a 5-star PLUS experience!! OMG!!! Where do I begin? First let me say India was the most fascinating country we have ever visited. We all were quite literally blown away and mesmerized by everything see saw, smelled, ate, and learned about. Every experience was new to us, the accommodations were beyond expectation, and we felt like royalty the whole time we were there. I’ve seen movies and pictures about India, but they do not convey the real feelings you experience when there in person. It’s truly a 5 senses experience.
Now onto Hemender. WE LOVED HIM SO MUCH the trip would not have been the same without him. I couldn’t imagine a more qualified guide to shepherd us though the trip. Not only was he a continuous source of knowledge about history, culture, and religion, he has such a fabulous personality. We laughed, carried on, and he became our brother. We all felt as though we had known him our entire lives. He’s so comfortable to be around, kind, sweet, and adorable in every way. When we come to India again (and we will come) we will insist on Hermender being our guide. We will not accept anyone else!!! He is a real gem. We cannot give any higher marks then simply PERFECT. The local guides were very nice, however, to be honest, Hermender could have easily handled everything. Thank you for providing us with an unparalleled experience in the wonderfully mysterious India!
James Bazlen
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.
Craig Morrison
Micato safari was exceptional. Our guide was personable and exceptionally knowledgeable. They made us feel welcome and went the extra mile to make it an exceptional experience.