Micato Safaris Google Reviews
5.0 rating out of 556 reviews
Brooke Grogan
Our honeymoon with Micato Safaris to Kenya and Tanzania was nothing short of extraordinary! From the moment we started planning, the Micato team walked us through all the safari options within our budget, ensuring we found the perfect itinerary tailored to our dream trip. Their attention to detail before we even left—helping us pack the right items and ensuring we had all the necessary travel documents—was just the beginning of their exceptional service.
Micato handled every single aspect of our trip, so we didn’t have to worry about planning a thing. The staff were incredibly kind and welcoming, and we built genuine friendships with so many people we met along the way. We cannot thank our guide, Peter, enough for everything he did for us throughout the Safari. Knowing it was our honeymoon, he went above and beyond to make the safari feel extra special, from thoughtful surprises to personalized touches.
The lodges we stayed at were absolutely one-of-a-kind, each offering breathtaking views, luxurious accommodations, and incredible hospitality. We also had the opportunity to witness Micato’s nonprofit initiatives through AmericaShare and Huru. Seeing the meaningful work they do in Africa was deeply moving and added an extra layer of significance to our trip.
From the awe-inspiring wildlife encounters to the unparalleled service, Micato Safaris created an unforgettable honeymoon experience. If you’re looking for a once-in-a-lifetime journey filled with adventure, luxury, and heart, Micato is the perfect choice. We are so grateful for everything they did to make our trip so special and will treasure these memories forever. We can't wait to go on another Micato Safari in the future!
Melissa Bomes
Our safari with Micato was incredible. It was a bucket list trip for me, and not only did it meet my expectations, but it exceeded them wildly. Our guide, Peter Wambugu, took care of every detail, so that we did not have to worry about anything the entire time we were on the ground in Africa. And the staff back in the US were great at helping us plan for the trip. My husband and I took our 21 year-old daughter, and I know it is something that the three of us will cherish forever! I don't know if I will ever get over the giraffes gliding by us, or the fields of elephants and zebra that we saw everyday when we went out on our game drives. We spent New Year's eve checking out hippos playing in a river, and we welcomed the new year by taking a sunrise balloon ride over the Maasai Mara, that was totally worth waking up so early for. Honestly, it feels like it was a dream . . . I am so, so glad that we did it, and so glad that we chose to do it with Micato.
Meagan Spataro
Wow, just WOW! Micato is the definition of true Luxury with class. Not one stone was left unturned from the moment I stepped foot off the plane in Nairobi until the moment my bags were checked upon departing back home. Micato's knowledgeable safari directors, round the clock concierge team and partnerships with the local safari lodges make your entire adventure totally seamless.
All you do is have to show up and they do the rest. Micato is truly the best in the business. I cannot wait to return and am already planning my next Micato Safari! A huge shout out to our safari director, George, for going the extra mile to make our trip so special.
Jennifer Brock
Amazing, phenomenal, and awe inspiring! Micato and John Scorpio far surpassed our expectations. Micato had someone with us every step of the way from individualized itinerary development, to touch down in Kenya, to take off back home. We were catered to like nothing that any other vacation or resort has ever done. The Micato team was professional, personable and attentive to every detail. From Bretton, in sales, who helped me create a once in a lifetime dream vacation to Eve, the concierge, who made sure everything was perfect for us while in Africa, to the truly amazing John Scorpio who expertly guided us through every step of our 12 days allowing us to simply experience and enjoy the wonders of Africa.
My husband and I visited the Maasai Mara, the Serengeti and Ngorongoro Crater from December 21st until January 2nd, 2024. In the Maasai Mara, we stayed at Mahali Mzuri Safari Camp which was within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy. Key points here are off road game drives, listening to the animals at night in the valley below us and a marvelous staff who attended to our every need. Gideon, our driver and John Scorpio used their own expertise to make every game drive an educational adventure. The up close viewing here is a must-do for any Kenyan safari trip.
We then ventured to Tanzania, to the Serengeti. Again, Micato took care of everything! John and others, made each airport stop seamless and easy—the journey was completely stress free. In the Serengeti, we stayed at Namiri Plains, a lovely facility where the staff and the room exceeded our expectations. Felix, our driver and John once again made each game drive an adventure. The animal activities here were the highlights, from the species interactions to the multitude of babies . The Namiri Plains staff even made a point to provide a bush breakfast for us near what looked like “Pride Rock” from the Lion King and happy hour during sunset at another site—their service was next level excellent.
The last venture was a unique and exquisite experience to Ngorongoro Crater Lodge on the rim of the Ngorongoro Crater. The food rivaled any gourmet restaurant found in the U.S. Our room was like being dropped into a luxurious old English novel and the staff lavished us with things like roses on the bed and a warm drawn bath awaiting us after our days adventures. Safari, our waiter, made the best Old Fashions my husband has ever had and the chef prepared gourmet feasts nightly.
We interacted with Maasai villagers in both the Maasai Mara and in the Crater. Each visit was educational and beautiful from learning about their culture to their dancing.
We saw tons of animals from lions to cheetahs, from zebras to gazelles, from carnivorous ants to dung beetles, from giraffes to baboons, from hippos to wildebeest, and the list goes on and on.
Micato and John Scorpio made our trip the most magical adventure imaginable! Thank you for making my 40 year dream a reality.
Julie Peel
We just got back from our Micato Safari in Kenya and Tanzania and I can’t recommend this outfitter enough! There is a reason they are recognized as the best in the industry - every detail of our trip was planned, coordinated, and executed beautifully. From the moment we stepped off the plane in Nairobi until we departed (including help navigating all airport security coming and going!), Micato thought of everything and treated us like family! Every person in the organization is kind and knowledgeable and engaging and professional, from Nick (our safari coordinator who expertly organized the booking and all pre-trip logistics), to Purity (our Micato Concierge who ensured we had everything we needed before heading into the bush, and even rounded up a care package of our daughter’s newly-discovered favorite snack bars only available in Kenya before we departed!), to Jane Pinto (the company’s founder who personally greeted us in Nairobi!), to Phillip (our Safari Director who accompanied us every step of the way, getting to know us personally and tailoring every day to our preferences while sharing his vast knowledge of all things Africa with us!), to Simba (our safari driver throughout Tanzania who knew every trail, animal, and other driver along the route to ensure we got up close and personal with ALLL the animals!), and everyone in between.
As an illustration of what sets Micato apart (aside from the first class accommodations, best people in the industry, and commitment to giving back to their community through the America Share and Huru initiatives), we planned this trip to celebrate our daughter’s upcoming high school graduation, and in honor of what would have been my late mom’s 70th birthday as this was a bucket list trip for her. Micato not only coordinated several graduation celebrations along the way (songs and dancing and cake!), but as a special tribute for my mom, when we arrived at our camp in the Maasai Mara, Micato had arranged for us to plant a tree in her honor and memory on her birthday. To say we were touched and overcome is an understatement.
If you’re going to safari, I can’t recommend Micato enough!
Pasindu Wewegama
What an experience. This was one of the most amazing trips I've ever gone on. From the white glove five star service when you touchdown in Africa, to the beautiful accommodations, thoughtful gifts, knowledgeable and hilarious guides, Micato delivered with flying colors on this highly anticipated trip.
Seeing all the wildlife throughout Kenya and Tanzania in style is the only way I wish to ever do a safari again. It's very difficult to describe the sense of joy I had waking up every morning ready for a new adventure. Your guides become your family and you dread having the journey come to an end from the very first day you begin.
We stayed at some of the most beautiful glamping I've stayed in at Loisaba and Maasai Mara and at couple of resorts overlooking the Ngorongoro Crater and the Serengeti that I could take pictures of all day long.
We had a quite a few surprise bush lunches and dinners while enjoying the peaceful wildlife roaming around us. This was the first time I was served some fine lobster in the middle of nowhere while watching giraffes and elephants off in the distance! What a treat!
And it is worth every penny. I'm sure I will be returning again in the future for another Micato adventure. Thank you Micato for a brilliant trip.