Overview
Safari. The word itself conjures up images of adventure and romance.
Family owned Micato Safaris’ expeditions are luxurious by design, featuring world-class accommodations, legendary game parks, spectacular scenery at every turn, and a richness of wildlife beyond your imagination.
Micato’s mission is to offer the most meaningful, luxurious and personalized safaris available, striving to have your trip exceed your wildest expectations. There is simply no better way to connect with the people, culture and traditions of Africa.
With such dedication, unparalleled personal service and attention to detail, it’s easy to see why Micato Safaris has garnered so many accolades, including being voted “World’s Best Tour Operator and Safari Outfitter” by readers of Travel+Leisure magazine for the past four years.
Micato Safaris was founded in 1966 by Felix and Jane Pinto, and is celebrating its 41st anniversary this year.
The Pinto family has a long history in Kenya, having settled in Nairobi at the turn of the last century. They have welcomed tens of thousands of visitors to Africa. Travel+Leisure wrote that Felix and Jane treat Micato guests like “well-loved, out-of-town relatives.” All Micato guests traveling through Nairobi are invited to cocktails and dinner with the Pintos at their home.
Micato operates safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia and South Africa as well as India, Nepal Bhutan and Sri Lanka. They can arrange extensions to the Seychelles, Maldives, Zanzibar, Mauritius and Lamu.
The entire Micato staff is dedicated to providing guests with a singular experience that no other tour operator or safari outfitter can deliver.
Micato programs are unmatched in their degree of included extras – from exceptional special events and educational enhancements to the myriad little luxuries lavished upon guest throughout the safari. There are far too many to list in this space, but here are a few: - Personalized attention by the Pinto family both stateside and in Africa.
- Only the finest hotels, lodges and tented camps.
- Small intimate travel groups and guaranteed departures.
- Professional Safari Directors, driver guides, game rangers and trackers.
- Personal concierges at your service, 24/7.
- Micato’s own fleet of well-appointed safari vehicles (including binoculars, field guides, soft drinks and water) that seat nine, but carry only six guests.
- All meals included on every program.
- Magnificent bush cocktails at sunset on the plains of the Maasai Mara.
- Bush walks with expert naturalists at first dawn.
- Meals at private homes of prominent locals.
- Sustainable tourism – Micato strives to make all expeditions carbon neutral and works with local peoples in an effort to support those communities.
Travel & Industry Awards
- 1) Travel+Leisure World's Best Safari Outfitter & Tour Operator, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
- 2) Travel+Leisure World's Best Value 2006, 2007
- 4) Best African Safari Tour Operator - 2007 Porthole Magazine Award
- 5) Best Tour Operator, Africa/Middle East - 2007 TravelAge West
- 3) World's Best Tour Company - 2007 LuxuryLink
- 6) Tanzanian Tourist Board Award
- 7) William D. Littleford Award for Corporate Community Service
Affiliations
- Auto Club South
- California State Auto Club
- Signature Travel Network
- Virtuoso
- AmericaShare
Payments Accepted
Reservation Policy
A deposit of 20% is requested at the time of booking. The balance or final payment is due 90 days prior to departure.
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations received by Micato 90 days or more prior to departure are subject to a $250 per person cancellation penalty; cancellations received 89-60 days prior to departure are subject to a penalty of 20% of the total retail tour rate; 59-30 days is 50% of the tour rate. Cancellations received 29 days or less are subject to forfeiture of 100% of the entire retail tour rate. Trip cancellation insurance is strongly recommended.
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