The grand, glamourous, unabashedly luxurious safaris favoured by princes and princesses, potentates, plutocrats, and ex-presidents (Teddy Roosevelt’s epic 1909 safari was one of the first of its sumptuous kind) are central to East Africa’s heritage as one of the world’s most desired destinations. This Grand Safari is Micato’s homage to those old and romantic days, to their indulgent and exquisite grace.
The Micato Grand Safari’s six flights make travel between game preserves and luxury camps a seamless, time-saving joy. And our stays in places like the airy Tortilis Camp in Amboseli; Bateleur or Governor’s Il Moran camps in the Maasai Mara; the charmingly luxe Four Seasons Safari Lodge in the Serengeti; and, of course, the Lewa Safari Camp bring us into close and comfortable contact with some of Africa’s richest game lands and most stirring landscapes.
Safari Highlights
East Africa’s most luxurious tented camps and lodges, including splendid Bateleur Camp, much-celebrated Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, and the sparkling new Ngorongoro Lodge Melia.
Tree-top canopy walks in the Ngare Ndare Forest; Samburu-led camel rides on the plains; horsebacking; and graceful hot air ballooning at sunrise followed by al fresco breakfast.
Touchdown to takeoff services of your Micato Safari Director, and 24-hour access to our one-of-a-kind Concierge Service.
Spectacular views and incomparably fascinating ecosystems: regal Mount Kilimanjaro; the Serengeti Plains; the famed Mara River; the Laikipia Plateau and jagged Aberdare mountains; and the Lost World of the Ngorongoro Crater.
Back in 1966, Felix Pinto, one of Kenya’s most highly-regarded farmers, started a luxury safari company. As it has always been, Micato is more than just a business—it is a labour of love.
The Experience
The thrilling jolt of discovery, the shared smiles of amazement. Connecting with nature, with new cultures… and with a timeless part of yourself. Such experiences are not always common… but in Africa, they are as regular as the rising Serengeti sun.
But this is more than just Africa—it’s Micato’s Africa. It’s an experience unlike any other, where you are a VIP everywhere you go. It is a blend of excitement and elegance, a place of delightful surprises and uncommon luxury. It is the home of Felix and Jane Pinto, who treat their guests, as Travel+Leisure noted, like “well-loved, out-of-town relatives.”
Whether you're looking for a classic safari, a private off-the-beaten path journey, or a personal exploration of Africa's tribal cultures and rituals, there is simply no experience like a Micato safari.
Charges not included in the price may include but are not limited to: airfare to and from the start of your trip; airline baggage fees including checked and/or excess baggage fees; Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; applicable cruise taxes, fees, fares and port charges; passports; visas and vaccinations; transfers; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); additional excursions and activities not listed as 'included' in the itinerary; porterage at airports or train stations; Travel Protection premiums; and all other items of a personal nature.
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1. Accommodations
First-class hotel accommodations based on twin-
bedded rooms with private bath or showers-the
categories assigned to hotels reflect the
opinion of Micato Safaris.
2. Meals
Three meals daily per the itinerary, based on
evening arrivals on Day 2.
3. Air Transportation
Your travel agent should arrange international
flights or Micato can refer you to its preferred
purveyor of air tickets. Internal African
flights on safari must be purchased through
Micato.
4. Luggage
Tour rates include the transport and handling of
two pieces of luggage per person per airline
regulations. Guests are urged, however,to travel
with only one medium-size suitcase. On certain
flights within Africa, strict luggage
restrictions apply; details are provided in tour
documentation. Luggage and personal effects are
at owner's risk throughout the tour.
5. Taxes
The tour program includes hotel taxes as imposed
by city and state governments, entrance fees to
National Parks and Game Reserves, and airport
taxes for intra-country flights. International
airport taxes are not included.
Please Note: If a minimum number of travellers
is not reached, Micato may provide local guides
in each location in place of a Micato tour
director. Extensions are locally guided.
Not Included in Quoted Tour Rates:
Cost of obtaining passports, visas, travel
insurance, excess baggage charges, items of a
personal nature such as drinks, laundry,
communication (calls, faxes, emails, etc.),
international airport departure tax (to be paid
in U.S. dollars or acceptable foreign
currencies), and deviations from the tour.
Prices are per-person based on double occupancy, unless otherwise noted.
Terms and Conditions
1. Accommodations
First-class hotel accommodations based on twin-
bedded rooms with private bath or showers-the
categories assigned to hotels reflect the
opinion of Micato Safaris.
2. Meals
Three meals daily per the itinerary, based on
evening arrivals on Day 2.
3. Air Transportation
Your travel agent should arrange international
flights or Micato can refer you to its preferred
purveyor of air tickets. Internal African
flights on safari must be purchased through
Micato.
4. Luggage
Tour rates include the transport and handling of
two pieces of luggage per person per airline
regulations. Guests are urged, however,to travel
with only one medium-size suitcase. On certain
flights within Africa, strict luggage
restrictions apply; details are provided in tour
documentation. Luggage and personal effects are
at owner's risk throughout the tour.
5. Taxes
The tour program includes hotel taxes as imposed
by city and state governments, entrance fees to
National Parks and Game Reserves, and airport
taxes for intra-country flights. International
airport taxes are not included.
Please Note: If a minimum number of travellers
is not reached, Micato may provide local guides
in each location in place of a Micato tour
director. Extensions are locally guided.
Not Included in Quoted Tour Rates:
Cost of obtaining passports, visas, travel
insurance, excess baggage charges, items of a
personal nature such as drinks, laundry,
communication (calls, faxes, emails, etc.),
international airport departure tax (to be paid
in U.S. dollars or acceptable foreign
currencies), and deviations from the tour.
