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MICATO SAFARIS INTRODUCES ITS NEW 2011 LIVINGSTONE WING SAFARI

~Book by May 31 for a Livingston Explorer's Ensemble from the Micato Shop~

NEW YORK, NY (March 10, 2011) -- Dr. David Livingstone (1813-1873) was an intrepid Scottish explorer who opened up much of Eastern and Southern Africa to Victorian-era Europeans, discovering Zambia’s Victoria Falls among many other natural and cultural wonders. Micato Safaris’ 11-day Livingstone Wing Safari, named in honour of the renowned voyager, has long been one of Micato’s most popular safaris, introducing travellers to the many splendours of East Africa. After a brief hiatus from Micato’s brochure offerings in 2010, the itinerary is back by popular demand, with updated accommodations, routes and activities. To celebrate the return of the Livingstone and to get travellers into an adventurous mindset, Micato is offering a Livingstone Explorer’s Ensemble of upscale safari gear from Micato’s online Safari Shop (www.micato.com) valued at nearly $200 to each traveller that books the Livingstone Wing Safari between March 15 and May 31, 2011*. The Livingstone Explorer’s Ensemble includes:

• An Adventurer Sunshirt with Micato Logo: Vented for breathability, UPF Rated, and easy to pack, this may well be the best safari shirt ever designed.
• Convertible Pants: Designed for adventure, activity and comfortable lounging, and made of quick-drying, lightweight Omni-Dry nylon, these breatheable pants can be converted from long pants to shorts with a "zip of the wrist".
• Amphibian H20® Binoculars by Bushnell: With their compact size, H20® 100% waterproof binoculars can't help but travel all over the world. At a mere 13 oz., they pack overwhelming calrity and brightness into a rubber-armored, dry nitrogen-filled, roof prism compact pair of binoculars - perfect for game viewing

The Livingstone is a delightful journey for travelers with limited time away from home yet who desire an in-depth safari experience. Devoted exclusively to Kenya, in less than two weeks guests experience bearly all of the regions's highlights (Nairobi, Amboseli National Park, Laikipia Plateau, Maasai Mara) while enjoying exceptional wildlife throughout. A stay at Laikipia's Loisaba Lodge (a new addition for 2011) provides myriad active diversions beyond game viewing -- from mountain biking to river rafting to quad biking. In addition guests can sleep under the wide and wondrous African firmament in Loisaba's famed Star Beds.

Rates start at $7630 per person, based on double occupancy (rate excludes international airfare). To book the Livingstone Wing Safari, or for more information, call 1-800-MICATO-1 or visit www.micato.com. All Micato Safaris booked promise a "One for One" commitment: Micato matches every safari sold with a payment of all school fees for a African child in need.

About Micato Safaris

Micato Safaris is a luxury safari operator—offering adventures in East Africa, Southern Africa and India—that’s been setting the industry standard for luxury and service for more than three decades. Travellers have recognized Micato’s unsurpassed service by naming the company the #1 World’s Best Tour Operator & Safari Outfitter” a record seven times in Travel + Leisure’s prestigious annual survey. Micato’s accolades from industry peers include the Conde Nast Traveler World Savers Award. For nearly a quarter century, Micato’s nonprofit arm, AmericaShare, has been supporting orphaned and vulnerable children and adults affected by the HIV/AIDS pandemic. Micato furthered its philanthropic outreach in 2010 when the company introduced its revolutionary One for One Commitment, which places one impoverished child in school for every safari sold.

* For new bookings between March 15 and May 31, 2011 only. Not valid with any other offer. Livingstone Explorer’s Ensemble to be purchased through Micato’s online Safari Shop via gift credit code. Code will be provided upon final payment. Travel must be completed by December 31, 2012. Please mention the promotional code “Livingstone 11” to receive Ensemble.