An overview of our Masai Mara safaris
Masai Mara
The Masai Mara in particular is quite different through it’s annual cycle, some months will suit you better than others depending on what is important to you.
You may want to see ‘The Great Migration’ and river crossings, or come when the long grasses provide a unique savannah landscapes, observe the migratory birds or in the birthing months watch the young game play.
Freeman’s Manyatta
Freeman Manyatta is located on an isolated river bank within the Olare Orok area .This is as close as it gets. Each day at dawn and dusk we explore the surrounds to discover the natural rhythm of life that is Africa. From a new group of young lion cubs to the migrating wildebeests, cheetahs and zebras.
Most days we are out from dawn to dusk, with plated picnic lunch somewhere in the middle of the plains under an acacia tree. Other days we return to the Manyatta in the heat of the midday sun. It is difficult to give a day by day account as it depends entirely on the game that crosses our path. However, we will have been tracking events for some time so we will have an extremely good idea of what’s where. But as we all know animals can be so unpredictable and that’s the fascination of wildlife.
Freeman Manyatta provide a totally immersive experience of the real Africa. Our Manyatta is located a stone throw from the national park so you are living day and night with the animals, the people and incredible fauna that is the Masai Mara. Experience the wild from dawn to dusk!
Planning When To Go
Kenya is close enough to the equator that there are roughly 12 hours of daylight all year round. Temperatures are similar throughout the year at 25-28 degrees Celsius in the day and 10-13 degrees Celsius at night and slightly warmer in the arid northern areas.
A day on safari…
5.15 am – We make sure you are up in good time to enjoy breakfast.
6.00 am – Meet your driver, leave for your game drive and watch the sun rise out on the plains.
9.00 am – Tea and coffee break perhaps under an acacia tree or by the river watching the wildlife
12.30 pm – Return to the Manyatta, relax, freshen up or download your images and enjoy lunch.
3.15 pm – Leave for your afternoon game drive, enjoy the evening light and the spectacular sunset then return to Manyatta.
7.30 pm – Meet for a chat around an open fire, enjoy a cold drink and listen the sounds of Africa.
8.00 pm – Enjoy a three course meal and retire to the campfire for a drink or your bed for a well deserved sleep.