Reteti House
NAMUNYAK CONSERVANCY, NORTHERN KENYA
OVERVIEW
With its captivating cliffside setting and dramatic views, this exclusive-use lodge allows guests to experience Kenya’s pristine northern frontier in privacy, and on their own terms.
Set a mere 10-minute walk from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, this unique and secluded lodge offers guests a front-row seat to the remarkable conservation efforts of the first community-owned and -run elephant sanctuary in Africa.
Featuring four beautifully appointed standalone suites – each offering a spacious outdoor shower and private terrace with uninterrupted views – Reteti House also includes one open-plan family room with an indoor shower, and a brand-new family suite with two rooms connected by a shared living space.
In total, Reteti House accommodates 16 guests.
A spectacular central lounge and infinity pool overlook a busy elephant waterhole below, also frequented by the Reteti orphans, making for incredible sightings during your stay.
Highlights
POOL
A refreshing infinity pool overlooking a permanent waterhole offering regular elephant sightings.
ROOMS
Four standalone suites with outdoor showers, a family room and a family suite with two rooms and a shared living space.
GAME DRIVES
Explore our 850,000-acre conservancy and its wildlife on unrestricted guided game drives.
EXCLUSIVE
Designed for families and small groups yearning for an authentic African safari. Accommodates 16 guests.
RETETI
A mere 10-minute walk from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary and exclusive visiting hours.
An intimate and exclusive safari experience
Making the most of its magnificent location, Reteti House enjoys a remote setting in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy – which spans 850,000 acres of rare and protected wilderness.
Framed by breathtaking cliffs frequented by Egyptian vultures, klipspringers, and resident leopards, the lodge is the perfect platform for life-changing immersions in nature. It’s a springboard for marvelling at spectacular wildlife, and being mesmerised by the region’s incredible array of bird species.
Experience an extraordinary community and wildlife initiative during your stay
With Reteti Elephant Sanctuary a stone’s throw away, guests have access to exclusive feeding times at the sanctuary. They also have access to behind-the-scenes interactions at the heart of this incredible program that sees orphaned and abandoned elephant calves rehabilitated and ultimately returned to the wild.
Immersive & authentic activities at Reteti House
Unrestricted game drives
Visit Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Guided hikes to see ancient cycads
Bush dinners
Fly Camping
Guided bush walks
Guided horseback safari
Overnight heli-camping on Orka
Visit the Milk to Market Program
Visit our Nomadic Montessori Schools
Beading with the Samburu ladies
Visit a manyatta (homestead)
Indulge in the rich birdlife
VISIT OUR NOMADIC HEALTH CARE PROGRAM
Experience a Ngoma (samburu Dancing)
Heli Rides
Learn from Samburu's Blacksmith
RELAX BY THE POOL
Lodge
Information
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Reteti House is for exclusive use
The house has four standalone en-suite rooms – each featuring a solar-heated outdoor shower with expansive views; a family room for four with an indoor shower; as well as a brand-new family suite with two rooms connected by a welcoming shared living space
Accommodates 16 people
Guide rooms available
The ecolodge is off the grid, providing 24-hour solar-powered electricity with state of the art Tesla power walls
Infinity pool overlooking a wildlife waterhole
10-minute walk from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary
Located in Namunyak Community Conservancy, Northern Kenya
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Explore our 850,000-acre conservancy and its wildlife on unrestricted day- and night-time game drives, accompanied by expert Samburu guides
Welcome the sunrise and see the sun set on guided walking safaris, complete with packed breakfasts and more
Honour an ancient Samburu tradition as you discover the Singing Wells
Enjoy outdoor bush meals and sundowners under Africa’s wide open skies
Exclusive visits to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary – including watching the keepers bottle-feed and interact with each of the elephant orphans
Visiti one of our Nomadic Montessori Schools and joining the Nomadic Healthcare team to see their impact on the ground
Visit the striking Elephant Rock – a 10-minute drive away
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Accommodation includes all meals and beverages
Fresh, healthy meals are prepared to meet every dietary need, showcasing regional produce blended with Samburu flair
A fully stocked bar in the lounge area with soft drinks, local beers and non-premium wines and spirits
One exclusive visit to Reteti Elephant Sanctury
One horseback safari per person
Daily laundry service
Local airstrip transfers (Namunyak airstrip)
Starlink WiFi in the communal area
In-room charging (plug type G)
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The ecolodge is off the grid, providing 24-hour solar powered electricity with state of the art Tesla power walls
All water in camp is from the mountain spring
Sarara has eliminated all single-use plastic from our camps
Fresh produce comes from small scale farmers in Kenya - supporting the local economy
Our honey is sourced from the Samburu honey gatherers who live in the Matthews Range
Sarara Treehouses was built using natural materials from the area
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Check in / out times: Check-in is at 11am and check-out is at 10am.
Season: Sarara Treehouses is closed from 1 November - 1 December
Altitude: The camp is approx. 800 metres above sea level
Temperature: Warm climate all year round. Nightly lows: 20-25°C; daily highs: 30-35°C
Child policy: Children of all ages are welcome but more suitable for 6 years+
Phone signal: Intermittent Safaricom signal
WiFi: Starlink WiFi in main areas
Power: 24-hour solar power. Please note: Electronic devices can be charged but voltage not strong enough for hairdryers
Plugs: Charging points in room (plug type G) and in main area. Please note: No adapters provided.
Getting to Sarara
Private charters into Namunyak airstrip.
Scheduled flight: Safarilink/Air Kenya to Kalama airstrip (Transfer to Sarara: US$450 (max 4 passengers) approx. 1.5h drive)
Scheduled flight: Safarilink/Air Kenya to Lewa airstrip (Transfer to Sarara: US$550 (max 4 passengers) approx. 3.5h drive)
Emergency cover: We encourage guests to use AMREF’s Maisha silver package for complete peace of mind while travelling in Eastern Africa. Extending beyond your Sarara stay, it’s valid for a month in Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar. Contact reservations@sarara.co for more on this service.
Room Layouts
MEET YOUR HOST AT RETETI HOUSE
Tilas
Finding an immense sense of purpose through his work, Tilas says he’s inspired to be part of a team that prioritises guests’ wellbeing – while contributing to the community and environment. He’s in awe of all the activities at Reteti House, where days are filled with “a tapestry of experiences that connect you to nature, culture, and community”. TIP: join Tilas for unrivalled stargazing to appreciate Africa’s night skies in full!
All Sarara’s camps are driven and managed by the local Samburu community.
Discover our other ecolodges
Sarara Camp has six beautifully appointed en-suite tents with solar heated outdoor showers. The tents overlook the majestic Matthews Mountain Range, providing a fantastic platform by which to experience the 850,000-acre wildlife conservancy. The camp’s waterhole is frequented by an array of wildlife including elephant, buffalo, kudu, impala, leopard, wild dog and reticulated giraffe.
Nestled into a forest glade at the foot of Warges Peak, the Sarara Treehouses emerge from the ancient forest canopy.
Eight beautiful tents are raised up into the forest, allowing an array of wildlife including elephants and buffalo to roam the forest floor beneath you. Each tent is en-suite, with solar-heated outdoor showers looking into the forest.
Sarara Wilderness
Experience the wilderness like never before – at Sarara’s coveted mobile tented camp.
Located in the wider Samburu Ecosystem with the mighty Ewaso Nyiro River flowing through this magnificent landscape, the area teems with some of the continent’s most iconic wildlife species.