Micato Safaris
Safari! The word itself conjures images of adventure and romance.
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 goal is to offer the most meaningful, luxurious and personalized safaris, striving to exceed our guests’ every expectation. There is simply no better way to connect with the people, cultures and traditions of Africa.
With dedication, unparalleled personal service and attention to detail, it is easy to see why Micato Safaris has been voted “World’s Best Tour Operator” by readers of Travel+Leisure magazine a record seven times, as well as a “World’s Best Value”.
But Micato is about more than just spectacular safaris-it is a company committed to giving back to the people of Africa. Hence Micato’s One for One Commitment. For every safari sold, Micato pays the fees required to send a child in Africa to school-a child who would otherwise stay home due to extreme poverty. It’s an unprecedented undertaking for a tour company and one reason why Micato was named “Overall Winner” of tour operators in Condé Nast Traveler’s “World Savers” awards.
Micato operates safaris in Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Zambia, Rwanda and Namibia as well as India. They can arrange extensions to Zanzibar and Lamu. Micato offers scheduled safaris that range from 12 to 18 days, and invites guest to work with our Bespoke Department to create private, custom itineraries tailored to the interests of the individual traveller or group.
Micato Safaris in Kenya was founded in 1966 by Felix and Jane Pinto, whose family has a long history in Kenya, having settled in Nairobi at the turn of the last century. They have welcomed thousands of visitors to Africa and all Micato guests travelling in East Africa are invited to have a meal at their home. Travel+Leisure wrote that Felix and Jane treat guests like “well-loved, out of town relatives.”
In addition to its One for One Commitment, Micato gives back through its non-profit foundation, AmericaShare. The organization is focused particularly on children left orphaned or vulnerable as a result of the AIDS pandemic. AmericaShare rescues these children from the slums of Nairobi and places them in reputable boarding schools, providing a quality education, room, board, clothing and supplies.
Micato travellers are invited to spend a day visiting AmericaShare projects to learn of the challenges, meet the children and be inspired to help. Travellers, corporate donors, industry friends and Micato staff have all helped make a difference in the lives of these children. With administrative costs fully-funded by Micato, 100% of all donations go directly to AmericaShare projects.
In addition to the “World’s Best” and “World Savers” awards, Micato is proud to have garnered the following accolades:
- Global Vision Award 2010, Development and Youth Education – Travel+Leisure
- 50 Tours of a Lifetime 2010 – National Geographic Traveler
- Trips of a Lifetime 2010 – Travel+Leisure
- Best Escorted Tour Operator 2010 – Virtuoso
- Best Tour Operator, Africa/Middle East 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 – TravelAge West
- Best African Safari Tour Operator 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010 – Porthole
- Magellan Awards, Gold 2009, 2010 – Travel Weekly
- One of the Best Outfitters on Earth, 2008 and 2009 – National Geographic Adventure
- One of the Best 25 New Trips of 2009 – National Geographic Adventure
- “Doing it All” Award, 2009 – Conde Nast World Savers Awards
- World’s Best Tour Company, 2007 – Luxury Link
- Partner in Excellence, 2007 – Carlson Marketing, Spirit of Excellence program
- Tanzania Tourist Board Development Award, 2007
- William D. Littleford Award for Corporate Community Service, 2005
- Tour Operator of the Year/Leaders in Luxury, 2004 – Travel Agent magazine
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Delight in the civilized charms of South Africa, thrill at the majesty of Victoria Falls and experience the amazing diversity... [more]
Duration: 17 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Cuisine
- Art & Architecture
- Animals & Safari
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Botswana is one of Africa's best kept secrets. There's no better way to discover this enchanting land than on safari... [more]
Duration: 12 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Sailing & Small Boats
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Helicopter Touring
- Fishing
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Canoeing & Sea Kayaking
- Animals & Safari
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Breathtaking. Humbling. Unforgettable. These are just a few of the words that could be used to describe climbing one of... [more]
Duration: 8 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Mountaineering
- Hiking
- Climbing
- Backpacking
- Animals & Safari
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Explorer extraordinaire, legendary safari guide, biologist and pilot, Mark Ross has written the book on the world of African predators—quite... [more]
Duration: 14 days
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Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Private Air Touring
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Climbing
- Animals & Safari
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In some of the secluded corners of this wild continent, there are places where humans rarely tread—isolated, hypnotic havens where... [more]
Duration: 14 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Climbing
- Backpacking
- Animals & Safari
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Ngorongoro, Serengeti, Kilimanjaro.... just a few of the alluring names evoked at the mention of Tanzania—and all visited in unrivalled... [more]
Duration: 10 days
Months offered:
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Mountain Biking
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Animals & Safari
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This safari is ingeniously crafted for guests with limited time who want to visit both Kenya and Tanzania. The focus... [more]
Duration: 12 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Animals & Safari
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A soujourn that takes the road less traveled, journey to both Kenya and Tanzania, with all of East Africa's legendary... [more]
Duration: 14 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Animals & Safari
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An ideal safari for guests with limited time. Devoted exclusively to Kenya, this adventure touches on virtually all the highlights,... [more]
Duration: 11 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Animals & Safari
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The ultimate luxury safari. Micato's Grand Safari offers the excitement and glamour of the African bush, with a romantic and... [more]
Duration: 15 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Cuisine
- Animals & Safari
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The Stanley Wing Safari is a magnificent journey through Kenya and Tanzania, with luxuriously long stays in the most famous... [more]
Duration: 16 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Culture, History & Ruins
- Animals & Safari
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A luxurious safari using only hotels ranked highly on Travel+Leisure's World's Best list. Rich safari reserves, a dazzling array of... [more]
Duration: 13 days
Months offered:
- Year Round
Activity types:
- Walking
- Sight-Seeing
- Photography
- Outdoor Skills
- Hiking
- Cuisine
- Art & Architecture
- Animals & Safari
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