Visit Reteti
We love visitors! We would be honoured to welcome you to Reteti, introduce you to the herd and share more about the work that we do.
For the best Reteti experience, we recommend booking your stay Sarara
SARARA ACCOMMODATION CLOSE TO RETETI
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Sarara's Reteti House
10-minute walk from Reteti
This exclusive lodge offers guests a front-row seat to the remarkable conservation efforts of the first Indigenous community-owned African elephant sanctuary.
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Sarara Camp
45-minute scenic drive from Reteti
Set on the slopes of the Mathews Mountains, Sarara Camp welcomes continuous connections with this remote wilderness and the wildlife calling it home.
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Sarara Treehouses
45-minute scenic drive from Reteti
Nestled into an ancient forest glade at the foot of Warges Peak, it is the perfect hideaway for anyone seeking stillness in nature, and an exceptional African escape.
We are open for visitors 7 days a week.
BOOKINGS ARE REQUIRED
Kindly book at least 24 hours in advance to ensure availability, as we have limited slots and capacity. Same-day bookings are not possible, and we request that you do not visit the sanctuary without a prior reservation.
DONATION | Effective as of 1 September 2025
After your booking has been confirmed via email, a donation is required to visit Reteti.
International Visitors
Minimum donation of:
US$ 75 per person
US$ 50 per child under 15
Kenyan Residents
Minimum donation of:
Ksh 1,000 per person
Ksh 500 per child under 15
Our booking agent will send you payment details.
VISITING TIME SLOTS
Visiting hours coincide with the elephants’ feeding times. It is important that you arrive promptly for the full experience; as we can’t delay the feeding. See time slots below.
How to get to Reteti
Reteti is located in the Namunyak Community Conservancy in Northern Kenya. It is an 8-hour drive from Nairobi.
Coordinates: 1°06'52.9"N 37°27'36.8"E
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Arrive at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary.
Arriving by helicopter is an exciting way to visit Reteti with the most scenic views of Namunyak Community Conservancy during your flight.
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Arrive at Namunyak airstrip.
A vehicle is required to travel from the airstrip to Reteti. Please contact bookings@reteti.org for more information and vehicle fees and availability. -
From the Great North highway (Isiolo-Moyale highway), three hours from Isiolo town, you will arrive at Sereolipi town. Drive through Sereolipi and cross the river bridge. Once you pass Sereolipi Secondary school, there’s a road to your left that leads to the sanctuary, 19km away.
The Experience
During your visit, you will be paired with one of our expert Samburu keepers who will accompany you at the feeding, introduce you to the herd, and tell you more about our work at the Sanctuary.
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Our mission at Reteti is to rescue, rewild and release the elephants, and to prepare them for their release. We only allow keepers to interact with the elephants in order to minimise human interaction.
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Please wear dark green if possible, otherwise shades of brown or khaki.
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Hat
Sunscreen
We do not sell any food or drinks on site, so please bring along water as it can get very hot and snacks for the drive to and from Reteti - the road can be long
Fully charged camera and cellphone
Your visit will help strengthen the Indigenous Samburu community and support our mission to rescue, rehabilitate and release orphaned wildlife.
Volunteering at Reteti
Reteti is a community owned and run project and as such positions at the sanctuary are for the local Samburu community. The elephants are rescued to be rewilded, and so we try to minimise human interaction, to better prepare them for their release and future as wild elephants.
Filming at Reteti
Filming at Reteti requires a film permit.
Fees are tied to project scope. Read more and fill in the application form here.