Micato Safaris Google Reviews

5.0 rating out of 628 reviews

User profile - Michael Boomgarden.
Michael Boomgarden
First, a disclosure: we own and operate a concierge travel service that provides travel planning for a highly affluent clientele. In part what follows is an assessment from that perspective, but it also reflects our personal experience as clients of Micato, which sets the World Standard for Excellence in travel to Africa and India. First, we have access to and partnerships with the world’s leading travel providers. When clients come to us with an interest in travel to Africa or India, Micato is always our first choice. Travel to these destinations can be challenging, but the Micato experience, from the moment of a client’s first planning call to the time that they step onto the plane to return home, is always handled with the utmost attention to detail and the client’s needs. They employ a cadre of destination professionals and tour directors who are the very best in the business. Every aspect of the journey, from the presentation of an itinerary package that is stunning to the day to day experience of touring, dining, and overnight accommodations reflects a constant drive for perfection. So, when it came time to plan our once-in-a-lifetime trip to India for ourselves, we turned to Micato. Micato’s legendary planner Marion Miller listened carefully to our wish list and ultimately presented us with an itinerary that exactly matched our dreams. When the day come to travel to India came our level of anticipation was off the charts. Stepping off the plane in New Delhi we were immediately met by a Micato rep who took us to meet Micato’s Michael Haidar Ali and our personal tour director Puneet Dan. We were driven to Leela Palace, our initial hotel in India. Like each of the hotels booked for us (mostly former royal residences), our accommodations were excellent. Puneet ordered a snack for us to enjoy with him as we plotted the first day and we retired for the evening. Over the next three weeks Puneet was constantly at our disposal, and shared his encyclopedic knowledge of Indian history and culture as we visited shrines, markets, and historic attractions that played pivotal roles in Indian history. After our visits to these sites, we were immediately met by Gulab, our unflappable driver, who always ensured that our vehicle was immaculately clean and stocked with snacks and beverages, to take us to our next destination. I could go on forever, but every day it was clear that Puneet, Gulab and the entire Micato team were working to make this THE perfect Indian experience. Upon learning of my interest in motorcycling, Puneet arranged for me to ride a Royal Enfield, set up a meeting with a fellow BMW Motorrad aficionado, and took me to a shrine celebrating a motorcycle legend. None of that was preplanned…like many other things we did, he just made it happen. Magical. Our trip took us to Delhi, Agra, Ranthambore, Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Varanasi, and Mumbai. It was a long journey, but every day was absolutely perfect. A journey to Africa or India is a considerable investment of time and money, regardless of how you do it. These can be daunting destinations, so you must deal with professionals. Bearing that in mind, there can be no other choice than Micato. They truly set the World Standard of Excellence in Travel. Really, there is no other company that matches their constant pursuit of perfection if you are looking for the ultimate experience in Africa or India.
4 months ago
User profile - Rick Bahner.
Rick Bahner
We're often asked, "what are your top three trips?" Well, Micato's India just hit the list!!! 'Amazing trip' is such an understatement. Our guide, Naveen Bhatt was constantly present and knew the key to every door and gate in every city. He knew the best vantage points from which to take pictures and when to avoid certain crowds. Accommodations were, as we have come to expect from Micato, totally top tier! And, in keeping with the tour name, "The Soul of India", we were deeply involved with seemingly every aspect of India in a very short time frame. we really felt a part of each place we visited. This trip is for those who want to EXPERIENCE India, not see it from afar. This is the real deal! And Bhutan -- this extension was other-worldly! At 75, we were among the oldest to make the trip to the top of Tiger's Nest (I'm sure we are NOT record holders, but...). What an experience! And the people of Bhutan are, as advertised, a very happy people. Wonderful extension!
4 months ago
User profile - Anne-Marie Nealy.
Anne-Marie Nealy
The absolute trip of a lifetime. We had an amazing guide and truly enjoyed everything each of these beautiful cities had to offer. Each location offered a variety of delicious food, new things to explore and life changing moments. This is a great introduction to a phenomenal country and culture like no other. Highly recommend. Can’t wait for the next time we visit India. Impossible not to fall in love.
4 months ago
User profile - Steven Pruzan.
Steven Pruzan
This was a trip of a lifetime. The whole Micato experience is hard to imagine or believe until you experience it. Our three weeks in India were amazing in no small part due to our guide KV. He was exceptional. The accomodations were incredible. Micato thinks of everything and any reasonable request is immediately fulfilled. I would unconditionally recommend Micato.
4 months ago
User profile - Janice M.
Janice M
Micato is by far the premier travel company for adventurous people. We have been traveling with them in Africa and India for many years. We just came back from Leh, India where we found 4 Snow Leopards. The accommodations, vehicles, tour guides and rangers, airport assistance, and literally every single detail is taken care of to perfection. 5 Starts is not enough for Micato.
4 months ago
User profile - Mayno Blanding.
Mayno Blanding
This was the vacation of a lifetime. Micato takes care of every possible detail. I have never before had such an outstanding vacation. Our guide was amazing, drivers were the best. Couldn't have been better.
4 months ago
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