The trip far exceeded my high expectations. Micato thought of every detail and treated us like royalty. The Safari Directors, especially John Kago, were truly outstanding. Our drivers were first rate: knowledgeable, friendly and caring.

On our safari, we saw the Big 5 (including a Leopard with his kill!), actually we saw the Big 6 (my daughters favorite - the Cheetah!) and for my husband, the massive herds of thousands and thousands of Wilderbeest and Zebra in the Serengeti was the big highlight. Our local safari guides/rangers were outstanding and very knowledgeable, and really great with my parents and Great Aunt as well as with my 6 and 8 year old daughters. Our family of 9 were in 2 private (Land Rover) safari vehicles, which were very comfortable and great for photography with the pop up tops.

We appreciated the flexibility of having our own private safari vehicles and experienced guides who were great animal spotters too. Our accommodations at the Sopa and Serena properties were terrific and the meals were very good too. We loved our mostly driving safari (it was a great idea of yours to fly out of the Serengeti at the end back to Arusha!) and what a treat to be able to share it with 3 generations of family members! We also saw a pride of lions just after they made a kill, and we had good sightings of the 'elusive' leopard up a tree. The sights, smells and sounds of Africa will forever stay in our minds. If anybody is looking to plan a safari to East Africa - we will make sure they contact you first. You planned the perfect Family Safari and we can't thank you enough for all the detail and pre planning you did for us.This is our first Safari - but certainly not our last. Great job! Thanks from all of us.

Great itinerary... you really did a brilliant job planning our Safari!!

We did see the big five plus others too numerous to mention. They facilitated a visit to a Nairobi synagogue, not part of the itinerary, because we asked if it were possible--one example of beyond the usual.

The most exciting part for me was being so 'up close and personal' with those wonderful animals, especially when our vehicle pulled up right under a tree branch on which a beautiful leopard was stretched out relaxing!!!

The trip was more than I had ever anticipated...and I did expect a lot. The only improvement I can think of is --- if it were possible to have shorter layovers at the major airports. The staff, guides, drivers and everyone we came in contact with was warm and friendly and so helpful. Our first day in Nairobi, I discovered the new battery for my digital camera was defective. Our guide, Lewela, made sure the rest of our party was well occupied and took me to a camera store to purchase a new battery. A week or so later, in Tanzania, I wanted to call my kids back home. Our guide there, Raphael, made all the arrangements and let me use his cell phone (which kept the cost down too) while he discreetly walked away to allow me private time. Our drivers, especially the one in Tanzania, Rogers, were outstanding!