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Greetings from a Lion
Jambo from Kenya! Today we have a special treat for you. One of our Safari Directors left his laptop unattended out in the bush, and returned to find that the blog post that he’d been preparing to...
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Confessions of a Mama Elephant
Good morning everyone! Yes, I am a mama elephant. I asked the Micato Safaris writers to transcribe a blog post for me, as my flat feet are terrible for typing. After all, why should those vain lions...
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A Few Minutes with a Cape Buffalo
People get all excited about the lion, Mr. King of the Jungle, and are SO impressed by the elephant, the world’s largest land mammal. But what about me? The Cape Buffalo? Hello? I’m one of the Big...
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Secrets of the Rhinoceros
Sure, I heard that my fellow “five” were blogging for Micato. The lion, the elephant, and the Cape buffalo all had plenty to say—but like many rhinos, I seldom speak unless spoken to. However, the Cape...
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The Elusive Leopard Tells All
Elusive. That’s me. Solitary, secretive, nocturnal… notorious for my stealth: the life of a leopard is much like that of a reluctant member of the royal family. So why am I writing a blog post for...
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Our Favourite Sundowners: A Slide Show
The Swahili word for sunset is magharibi. In Afrikaans, the sun dips behind the hills and the plains turn fiery red and gold at sonsondergang. And in Zulu, the magical time when we have our end of day...
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The Micato One for One Commitment
If you’re not familiar with the Micato One for One Commitment, the concept is simple. For every safari sold, Micato pays the fees required to send an African child to school—a child who would...
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Our Community Commitment
Young Micato Traveller Olivia and South Africa “Hero” Rosie From Micato’s first days in business nearly 50 years ago, we habitually spent time in Kenya’s schools and orphanages. These early visits were...
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Finding the Big Five: Africa’s Most Sought-After Animals
Stalking one creature for hours, days, even weeks, was not uncommon in the hunting safaris of yesteryear. Hemingway spends the entirety of The Green Hills of Africa searching for kudu, a breed of...
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Greetings from Micato’s Africa!
The Pintos (from left): Dennis, Joy, Felix, Jane, Sasha, and Tristan Hello Friends, Travelling as always with children Sasha and Tristan in tow, we have touched down in Nairobi. Our annual summer...
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Nairobi: Returning Home
We New York Pintos are good travellers. We pack fast (and plenty!), seamlessly hauling myriad bags through airports, and have perfected the security dance of removing shoes and laptops in a...
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Peaceable Kingdoms
The phrase “The Peaceable Kingdom” best sums it up… The dreamy Peaceable Kingdom paintings by Edward Hicks (1820-50s), with all of God’s creatures co-existing together on earth with a “serene and...
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Gazing Into Gentle Brown Eyes
We had expected to be awed by the mountain gorillas, but those eyes! We hadn’t anticipated those questioning brown eyes, quietly gazing at us as if seeking a connection. Hiking the misty slopes of...
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The Micato Happy Video
Happy dancing on safari with Micato! {It’s even better in full-screen mode! Click the white box in lower right corner of screen.} CommentsLove it! Making me want to do a Safari with Micato! by...
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Liquid Rituals on Safari in Kenya
by Leslie Woit Waking to see the sun rise, pausing to watch it drop — ritual is at the heart of our ability to cherish great things in small moments. One place does this better than the rest. We raise...
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Happy Holidays from Micato Safaris
Related StoriesLiquid Rituals on Safari in KenyaOur Favourite Sundowners: A Slide ShowFinding the Big Five: Africa’s Most Sought-After Animals
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Going Solo on Safari
By A. Ziegler I wake up alone in my luxurious tent, after a cozy night deep in the Kenyan Plains surrounded by the sounds of nature. I have space to gather my thoughts and dress in peace, before...
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What to Wear Out There: Safari Packing Tips from the Expert
by Leslie Woit A member of the Micato founding family, Joy Phelan-Pinto wears many hats: chief creative officer, style czar, and packing expert, having been to more than 123 countries throughout her...
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Micato’s India and the Magic of Hem Singh
They say it’s not what you know, but who you know. And while that old adage shouldn’t dissuade us from learning as much as we can, it’s true that it can be helpful to have the right friends on your...
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Helpful Tips for Overcoming Jetlag
By Leslie Woit Apparently, you know you’re getting old when you consider the quality of your sleep a valid topic of conversation. Thankfully that doesn’t apply to international travellers like us....
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