Micato Safaris Google Reviews
5.0 rating out of 667 reviews
Shelby Willets
Our family of 3 (2 adults and our 13 year old son) recently (July / August) returned from a 2-week private custom safari to Kenya with Micato. Like you, we had read all the wonderful Micato reviews. Therefore, we went into the vacation with very high expectations.
Micato met our very high expectations!
The process began with many emails and phone calls with Megan, a Micato representative based in NY, to construct the perfect itinerary for our family. Two months prior to our departure, Emirates changed the date of our flight into Kenya. Megan jumped into action altering our lodging accommodations to meet the additional dates we added to our safari. Upon arrival in Kenya we met our private safari director, Peter. In reading the Micato reviews, it seems like each traveler receives the best safari director - I have to say that we had the BEST guide! Thank you Peter!! Our diver guides at each camp were very skilled drivers and animal behavior experts. At the last minute, our final camp in the Mara closed due to a Covid case. Peter and the Micato staff worked quickly to find us alternate accommodation within the Mara. A feat that had we not booked with Micato might have been near impossible.
On the drive back to camp after our final game drive, where we experienced the great migration, I noticed my son had tears streaming down his face. At first I thought he was injured, but discovered that he was very sad to leave Kenya. This is the sign of a wonderful family vacation! Micato created special family memories that we will cherish for many years to come. I will not spoil the Micato magic for future travelers, but be prepared to be awed! Micato lives up to their reputation.
I understand that choosing to travel now is a difficult decision for many, especially families with children. We felt more safe traveling in Kenya than we do traveling in the U.S. at the moment. All our meals were al fresco with tables spaced apart, our personal waiters as well as the Micato staff are vaccinated, game vehicles are open air and in our case, private. While in the bush, we chose properties with 12 or less tents / cottages all of which are spaced apart in nature. The extra steps necessary to travel now were completely worth it for the amazing family memories that were made - Thank you Micato!!
Rebecca Grove
I just had the most amazing vacation with Micato’s Hemingway Wing Safari. Everything was taken care of from laundry to covid tests to transportation to the most amazing lodges and food. I have never felt so welcomed by such gracious and sincere people. If I could go back tomorrow, I absolutely would. Patrick was our amazing guide in Kenya and Tanzania and Omar was my guide in Rwanda and they were the the best! Thank you Micato!!
Bill Strawn
This was the trip for which I waited 68 years! From the initial planning through the end of the trip, Micato surpassed my every expectation. When an issue arose, from a hotel deciding not to open through an airstrip not being available, the Micato staff jumped in, made arrangements that were an improvement over the already great details. The safari camps used informed and informative trackers, the meals were better than I find in my hometown, everyone was outgoing, friendly, and made the trip a truly memorable one. We are already planning our next trip, as we are anxious to have another great time.
Debra Baker
Jon and I cannot say enough positive about Micato Safaris and the incredible journeys it has created for us. We just returned from 3 weeks in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Kenya and Rwanda, experiencing the gorgeous vistas, gracious people, delicious food, lovely accommodations, attentive service and of course, incredible animals. Micato provided the complete and immersive experience with its knowledgable Safari Directors and Guides, and full, thoughtful, and smoothly executed itinerary which included all of the activities that we wanted (biking, hiking, fishing, trekking, air ballooning, helicopter excursions, and al fresco dining) and anticipated some we didn't even know was possible. Every accommodation was gorgeous, comfortable and had exquisite views, and the restaurants and chefs served inventive, fresh and delicious meals. Service was exceptional. Our Micato Safaris journey to Africa was filled with special moments and lifetime memories!
(P.S. We travelled with Micato to India two years ago and it too was an absolutely incredible trip!)
Rebecca Halbing
Attention to detail, kind, responsive, attentive, organized, informative. These are just a few adjectives to describe the treatment and care we received while on Safari in Kenya with Micato. There was never a moment when we felt we where lacking anything. We felt safe and in competent hands while visiting an unfamiliar country. From the moment we stepped off the plane in Nairobi, until we ended our trip, our guide, Peter, never left our side. The only care we were left to, was to enjoy the safari itself, which was amazing and magical. This was our second safari with Micato and we would not have it any other way. Asante Sana Micato!
Laurie Gormley
JAMBO! Our second 'once in a lifetime' safari with Micato surpassed even our highest expectations! Their attention to unrivaled details and special touches is what sets them apart. Peter Githaka was once again our guide and we wouldn't have it any other way. His expansive knowledge of ANY wildlife detail, his smile (even through a mask) and his patience with all of us are always endearing. Thank you to Micato for bringing us safely home again to Africa and showing us all your wonders! We love you all. Laurie and Dennis Gormley