Reteti House is part of the Bush & Beyond portfolio. This company represents a number of superb properties across North Kenya, such as Sarara, Ol Malo, and Lewa House. The accommodation is booked on a full-board basis, including all meals, a selection of alcoholic and soft drinks, a selection of activities (please refer to our section below), conservancy fees, transfers between the house and Namunyak’s airstrip, and a laundry service.

Private house

Matthews Range, Kenya

Classic

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A private house just ten minutes on foot from the Reteti Elephant Sanctuary

Lounge and dining areas, gift shop, and infinity pool

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Just four bedrooms, each with an outdoor shower and a private deck

Exclusive visits to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, day and night game drives, guided walks, mountain hiking, fly camping, and village visits

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Our Yellow Zebra Opinion
  • Consistently recommended
This private house is a perfect base from which to enjoy the adventurous activities available in northern Kenya. The chance to experience behind the scenes visits at Reteti is a very special bonus!
Olivia Barclay-Hudson Product Manager

Activities

An exciting variety of activities will be available here. They include:

Exclusive visits to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary

Expertly guided day and night game drives

Guided walks

Mountain hiking

Fly camping

Village visits

  • As the sanctuary is just 10 minutes’ walk from the house, it’s easily accessed throughout the day. You can attend feeding times and head behind the scenes to learn about conservation endeavours. Definitely a highlight of any stay!

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  • The Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy covers almost 350,000 hectares of sprawling savanna, woods, mountains, and springs. There’s a lot of wildlife to see here, not least elephant, leopard, hyena, wild dog, kudu, monkeys, and reticulated giraffe. Head out on a night drive, and among the nocturnal species you might spot are aardvark, aardwolf, honey badger, and caracal.

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  • This activity is perfect for safarists interested in the smaller lives of the conservancy. In the company of a knowledgeable and experienced guide, you’ll get to know the local plants, insects, and birdlife. There are over five hundred types of feathery friend here, making Namunyak a birder’s dream!

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  • Anyone in need of a physical challenge will enjoy ascending the mountains in the Matthews Range, which rise to over 2,500 metres. The views from the top are truly breathtaking!

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  • Why not indulge in a little adventure during your stay? A camp will be set up on a dry river bed, and it’s necessary to book in advance (at an extra cost).

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  • Guests have opportunities to visit a local village and to observe the local people at the famous Singing Wells, singing to summon their cattle as they draw water for the herds. If you’d like to interact a little more, you can try beading with the Samburu women or blacksmithing with local ironmongers (at an extra cost).

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Access & Location

The house is accessed via road transfer from Namunyak’s airstrip. It’s situated in North Kenya’s Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, 800 metres above sea level. Reteti Elephant Sanctuary is just 10 minutes’ walk away!

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Facilities

Reteti House’s communal areas are equally pleasant.

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Also neutral in tone, they include a lounge and dining area featuring comfortable seating around coffee tables and elegant dining furniture. The structure housing these areas is open fronted, affording astonishing vistas over the conservancy whether you’re chatting, reading a good book, or tucking into delicious food and drink here. There’s a gift shop, where you can browse for souvenirs, and a very welcoming infinity pool! Flanked by sunloungers under parasols, the pool is perfect for relaxing in between activities.

Amenities

The house contains four bedrooms, accommodating 8–10 travellers.

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All are exquisitely presented, in restful neutral tones. Furnishings include a double bed with mosquito netting, bedside stands and lighting, seating at the foot of the bed, well-appointed washing facilities incorporating outdoor solar-heated shower, and a delightful deck, where you can relax and enjoy amazing views over the conservancy!

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