Micato Safaris Google Reviews
5.0 rating out of 667 reviews
Delight Willing
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!
Sydney Thompson
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!
Gene Tyler
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!
Gary Ashley
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.
Donna Kalikow
This is our third trip with Micato and our second trip to India. We requested a tour of southern India with an emphasis on culture, a deeper dive into Jewish history in India, and Puneet Dan as our guide if he was available. Our suggestions were researched by the Micato team and incorporated into the itinerary
The response from Marion and Puneet was quick and thorough. It enhanced our anticipation.
The accommodations, food and service were superb. Each hotel or resort was unique and special from the Taj Mahal Palace to the tents at the Oberoi Vanyavilas to the Kumarakom Lake Resort. Once you start a trip planned by Micato, you fall into the Micato rhythm. No request is too small to accommodate
Puneet was the best part of the trip. His knowledge of and pride in the history of India and his willingness to continually learn with us was an added factor to our daily enjoyment. His rapport with the local guides and continuous assessment of our interests and needs demonstrated the diamond standard of all guides. He balanced Marty’s focus on the itinerary and my desire for some shopping. He answered our numerous questions about India’s response to the pandemic, current events, and its economic future – always with his constant sense of humor and curiosity about the same in the US. He became our friend.
Thank you Puneet and Marion from your fans in Boston
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!