African Splendour
African Splendour
We’re not sure why, but great journeys often involve great contrasts. African Splendour is a case in point. On the full 17-day safari (the first 6 days in Southern Africa are optional), we range through 34 degrees of latitude and four countries, but, most engagingly and contrastingly, we experience the diverse excitements of Cape Town’s urban pizzazz, the watery colossus of Victoria Falls, and the wondrous game lands of the Serengeti-Maasai Mara ecosystem, where the wandering rains compel the planet’s most momentous movement of big, interesting mammals. (And then there’s the Ngorongoro Crater, which really can’t be contrasted with any other place, because there really isn’t any other place remotely like it, at least on our home planet.)
Those with a little less time can begin the safari on Day 8 in Nairobi before heading off to the quite engagingly contrasty Ngorongoro Crater, the Serengeti, and the Maasai Mara, high on the list of Africa’s supreme splendours.
Safari Highlights
- A magnificent and varietal passage through fabled East and Southern African landmarks: buzzing and beautiful Cape Town, epic Victoria Falls, and the legendary game reserves of East Africa.
- A sterling collection of carefully curated hotels, camps and lodges, including the Belmond Mount Nelson in Cape Town, the famed Victoria Falls Hotel, the stunning Four Seasons Safari Lodge Serengeti, and Sir Richard Branson’s personal camp in Kenya.
- A rich variety of experiences: wine tasting in the gorgeous Cape Winelands, exploring the wondrous Cape Point Nature Reserve on the continent’s southern tip; land and air views of stupendous Victoria Falls; eventful game drives and walks in the heart of East Africa’s big game country.
- Luxury
- National Parks and Preserves
- Safari, Animals, and Wildlife
To and from Home | Every date is a guaranteed departure
| Jan. 06 – Jan. 22 | May 25 – June 10 | Aug. 10 – Aug. 26 | Oct. 26 – Nov. 11 |
| Jan. 13 – Jan. 29 | June 01 – June 17 | Aug. 17 – Sept. 02 | Nov. 02 – Nov. 18 |
| Jan. 20 – Feb. 05 | June 08 – June 24 | Aug. 24 – Sept. 09 | Nov. 09 – Nov. 25 |
| Jan. 27 – Feb. 12 | June 15 – July 01 | Aug. 31 – Sept. 16 | Nov. 16 – Dec. 02 |
| Feb. 03 – Feb. 19 | June 22 – July 08 | Sept. 07 – Sept. 23 | Nov. 23 – Dec. 09 |
| Feb. 10 – Feb. 26 | June 29 – July 15 | Sept. 14 – Sept. 30 | Nov. 30 – Dec. 16 |
| Feb. 17 – Mar. 04 | July 06 – July 22 | Sept. 21 – Oct. 07 | Dec. 07 – Dec. 23 |
| Feb. 24 – Mar. 11 | July 13 – July 29 | Sept. 28 – Oct. 14 | Dec. 14 – Dec. 30 |
| Mar. 02 – Mar. 18 | July 20 – Aug. 05 | Oct. 5 – Oct. 21 | Dec. 21 – Jan. 06 |
| Mar. 09 – Mar. 25 | July 27 – Aug. 12 | Oct. 12 – Oct. 28 | Dec. 28 – Jan. 13 |
| May 18 – June 03 | Aug. 03 – Aug. 19 | Oct. 19 – Nov. 04 |
Hot Air Balloon Safari
It is an effortless feeling usually reserved for dreams… natural, feather-light, exhilarating. There, looking out over a stunning landscape, from your peerless perch, in the calming silence of the African dawn… it’s hard to imagine it getting any better. And then, the star of the show—quite literally, in fact—pokes out from under its terrestrial cloak.
Tracking Majestic Mountain Gorillas
The soft mists prevail here as they did when Dian Fossey wrote her legendary book Gorillas in the Mist. And the creatures that drew Dr. Fossey are the same ones which beckon to us: rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Lend a Helping Hand
Every Micato traveller is given the opportunity to change the course of a life. We invite guests to spend an extra day in Nairobi and visit one of our AmericaShare projects in the slums, learn of the challenges, meet the orphaned and vulnerable children and be inspirited to help.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar. It’s perfumed air caresses travellers with scents of the spices that have grown in abundance throughout the island since time began. Exotic and enchanting, this Indian Ocean isle allures travellers with a personality and pace all its own—just a short hop from mainland Tanzania, but a world away. The name alone conjures a romantic daydream. Meandering streets are lined with whitewashed houses and reminders of Swahili influence; the air is redolent of the spices grown here for centuries. From the lush Jozani Forest to bustling Stone Town, Zanzibar is an island paradise ripe for exploration.
To and from Home | Every date is a guaranteed departure
| Jan. 06 – Jan. 22 | May 25 – June 10 | Aug. 10 – Aug. 26 | Oct. 26 – Nov. 11 |
| Jan. 13 – Jan. 29 | June 01 – June 17 | Aug. 17 – Sept. 02 | Nov. 02 – Nov. 18 |
| Jan. 20 – Feb. 05 | June 08 – June 24 | Aug. 24 – Sept. 09 | Nov. 09 – Nov. 25 |
| Jan. 27 – Feb. 12 | June 15 – July 01 | Aug. 31 – Sept. 16 | Nov. 16 – Dec. 02 |
| Feb. 03 – Feb. 19 | June 22 – July 08 | Sept. 07 – Sept. 23 | Nov. 23 – Dec. 09 |
| Feb. 10 – Feb. 26 | June 29 – July 15 | Sept. 14 – Sept. 30 | Nov. 30 – Dec. 16 |
| Feb. 17 – Mar. 04 | July 06 – July 22 | Sept. 21 – Oct. 07 | Dec. 07 – Dec. 23 |
| Feb. 24 – Mar. 11 | July 13 – July 29 | Sept. 28 – Oct. 14 | Dec. 14 – Dec. 30 |
| Mar. 02 – Mar. 18 | July 20 – Aug. 05 | Oct. 5 – Oct. 21 | Dec. 21 – Jan. 06 |
| Mar. 09 – Mar. 25 | July 27 – Aug. 12 | Oct. 12 – Oct. 28 | Dec. 28 – Jan. 13 |
| May 18 – June 03 | Aug. 03 – Aug. 19 | Oct. 19 – Nov. 04 |
Hot Air Balloon Safari
It is an effortless feeling usually reserved for dreams… natural, feather-light, exhilarating. There, looking out over a stunning landscape, from your peerless perch, in the calming silence of the African dawn… it’s hard to imagine it getting any better. And then, the star of the show—quite literally, in fact—pokes out from under its terrestrial cloak.
Tracking Majestic Mountain Gorillas
The soft mists prevail here as they did when Dian Fossey wrote her legendary book Gorillas in the Mist. And the creatures that drew Dr. Fossey are the same ones which beckon to us: rare and endangered Mountain Gorillas.
Lend a Helping Hand
Every Micato traveller is given the opportunity to change the course of a life. We invite guests to spend an extra day in Nairobi and visit one of our AmericaShare projects in the slums, learn of the challenges, meet the orphaned and vulnerable children and be inspirited to help.
Zanzibar
Zanzibar. It’s perfumed air caresses travellers with scents of the spices that have grown in abundance throughout the island since time began. Exotic and enchanting, this Indian Ocean isle allures travellers with a personality and pace all its own—just a short hop from mainland Tanzania, but a world away. The name alone conjures a romantic daydream. Meandering streets are lined with whitewashed houses and reminders of Swahili influence; the air is redolent of the spices grown here for centuries. From the lush Jozani Forest to bustling Stone Town, Zanzibar is an island paradise ripe for exploration.
About Micato Safaris
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.
About Micato Safaris
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.
