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Should I book my safari with Deeper Africa or Micato Safaris?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 3 November 2026
Deeper Africa and Micato Safaris, set out the same way from each company's own website and review listings, read on 12 October 2026. No score and no rank: each one's best fit, in its own words.
Should I book my safari with Deeper Africa or Micato Safaris?
On their own published facts, Deeper Africa is best for private custom itineraries and small-group tours; Micato Safaris is best for private safaris and small-group set departures. Where they differ: only Micato Safaris publishes terms or trips for solo travellers. No score and no winner: choose by what your trip needs.
Deeper Africa
- Best for
- Private custom itineraries and small-group tours
Micato Safaris
- Best for
- Private safaris and small-group set departures
- Only it publishes
- Terms or trips for solo travellers.
Deeper Africa and Micato Safaris: side by side
The same facts for each company, from its own website, in the same order. Where a company publishes nothing on a row, the card says so.
Deeper Africa
- Based in
- Boulder, Colorado, USA.
- Founded
- 2002.
- African countries it plans
- 10: Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Uganda and Congo.
- Own offices or staff in Africa
- 'teams in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Zimbabwe and South Africa'.
- Own camps or vehicles
- Not published on its own website.
- Deposit
- Not published on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- More than 90 days: refund of remaining funds minus deposit and non-refundable payments. 60-90 days: 80% refund of remaining funds minus deposit and non-refundable payments. 31-59 days: 50% refund of remaining funds minus deposit and non-refundable payments. 30 days or less: no refund.
- How client payments are protected
- All safari funds are held in United States FDIC-insured accounts until moved into Africa.
- Guest reviews, per platform
- Google 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews; Trustpilot 5.0 out of 5 from 256 reviews; Tripadvisor 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews.
Micato Safaris
- Based in
- New York, USA.
- Founded
- 1966.
- African countries it plans
- 8: Botswana, Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Namibia, Zambia, Zimbabwe and Rwanda.
- Own offices or staff in Africa
- Nairobi and Cape Town: 'fully staffed' HQs there plus New York, with local staff on hand 24-7.
- Own camps or vehicles
- No, by its own account.
- Deposit
- 30% at booking.
- Cancellation charges
- Classic Safaris: 120+ days before departure 20% of tour rate; 119-60 days 50%; 59 days or fewer 100%.
- How client payments are protected
- Not published on its own website.
- Guest reviews, per platform
- Tripadvisor 4.8 out of 5 from 149 reviews.
Who does each suit?
Each line is the company's own, on its own website. Where none was found on a company' + chr(39) + 's own website, the card says so. Left out, because it is not readable for every company: families, small-group departures, private guide and walking, horseback and specialist trips.
Deeper Africa
- Solo travellers
- None found on its own website.
Micato Safaris
- Solo travellers
- Solo Safaris page calls single travellers a Micato speciality.
Where each line comes from
Every line above links back to the page of the company's own website or review listing it was read from, read on 12 October 2026.
- Deeper Africa: where it is based, year founded, cancellation charges, Trustpilot.
- Micato Safaris: where it is based, year founded, African countries it plans, own offices or staff in Africa, own camps or vehicles, solo travellers.
Deeper Africa vs Micato Safaris: the questions people ask
Which is older, Deeper Africa or Micato Safaris?
Micato Safaris, founded in 1966. Deeper Africa was founded in 2002.
Where is each company based?
Deeper Africa: Boulder, Colorado, USA. Micato Safaris: New York, USA.
Which plans trips in more African countries?
Deeper Africa names 10; Micato Safaris names 8, on its own website. More countries is not better in itself: check that each plans the ones you want.
What deposit does each ask for?
Deeper Africa: Not published on its own website. Micato Safaris: 30% at booking.
What are their cancellation charges?
Deeper Africa: More than 90 days: refund of remaining funds minus deposit and non-refundable payments. 60-90 days: 80% refund of remaining funds minus deposit and non-refundable payments. 31-59 days: 50% refund of remaining funds minus deposit and non-refundable payments. 30 days or less: no refund. Micato Safaris: Classic Safaris: 120+ days before departure 20% of tour rate; 119-60 days 50%; 59 days or fewer 100%.
How is my money protected with each?
Deeper Africa: All safari funds are held in United States FDIC-insured accounts until moved into Africa. Micato Safaris: Not published on its own website.
What do guest reviews say about each?
Deeper Africa: Google 5.0 out of 5 from 22 reviews; Trustpilot 5.0 out of 5 from 256 reviews; Tripadvisor 5.0 out of 5 from 9 reviews. Micato Safaris: Tripadvisor 4.8 out of 5 from 149 reviews. Each platform is shown on its own, never added together.
Can I book either through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use each company's own enquiry page.
Is either company paying to be on this page?
No. None of these companies is a partner of Uncompromised Travel. None paid to be on this page.
How current is this comparison?
Each company's website and review listings were read on 12 October 2026. Prices, terms and trips change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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