I recently did the Grand Safari Tour with Micato. To put things into perspective, I have just returned from my 36th trip to Vietnam and China. I am a very experienced traveler. I have visited 52 different countries. The Micato Grand Safari was, without doubt, the best trip of my life!!! I can’t say enough about Miicato’s program, attention to detail, and overall class. I researched other tour companies and happily chose Micato! From the 5 Star “Camps” to the incredible food and drink provided, to the absolutely amazingly knowledgeable tour director and local guides!!! Everything was amazing. The itinerary kept us busy, but that is why we were there!!
A great example is when we were on the floor of the Ngorongoro Crater. Probably the most densely populated Game Area in Africa. There had to be forty other tour companies in the Crater that day. At lunch time, all of those tour companies were serving box lunches on crowded picnic tables bunched together around the rest room. Meanwhile, the two Micato Tours were served a Full Spread Buffet Lunch with a Full Bar. We had lunch under large wedding type tents with white table cloth covered tables, silver service, and fresh cut flowers with no other groups in sight. Plus a full group of servers. They even bought “Water Closets” so we didn’t have to use the public facilities. That exemplifies the Micato difference. Everything is first class. If anyone can afford it, there is no other Safari operator at their level.
I would add that the accommodations are all 5 Star. Their choice of “Camps” can only be called Spectacular. The Crater Rim Lodge Room and Dining Room were the most unique and eclectic places I have ever been in the world!!
Some additional Points:
*The Itinerary was perfect!! Busy but we saw a lot. Each of the 5 Five “Camps” were small and unique – except The Serengeti Four Seasons, which was a welcome different style.
*The Tour guide accompanied us all the time and everywhere, We were never left on our own. When we realized we had forgotten to get Yellow Fever Cards to enter Tanzania, he was able to procure some. The local guides were fun and knowledgeable!!
* The Food and Drink was a great blend of Western Cuisine blended with Local Dishes. The local Beers were incredible.
* Before the Trip, we received lots of fun and necessary things for our trip. At every Camp and almost everyday, we received in our room a complimentary souvenir pertinent to that locale.
* I have replacement knees and very bad Neuropathy in my feet making it difficult for me to walk on uneven surfaces and navigate steps without handrails. I was never unable to participate in an event including flights in the 12 passenger planes. My mobility issues were never a problem.
* At 66 years old I was able to witness the sunrise over the Serengeti from a Hot Air Balloon!!