Director & senior staff with company fleet
Reteti Adventure Safari
- Office In:
- Size:
- 10-20 employees (Founded in 2020)
- Member Of:
- IATA & TRA
- Tour Types:
- Custom budget & mid-range tours that can start every day
- Destinations:
- Price Range:
- $100 to $500 per person per day (USD, excl. int'l flights)
for a custom tour
Your request will be sent directly to the operator
If preferred, you can contact the operator directly
Reviews
US
Email Richard Wright | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A very friendly company
Reteti made the entire trip very easy. They picked us up from the airport and took us back at the end of our Safari. We had three drivers during our stay; Christopher, Bernard and Charles. All three were excellent drivers getting us to the Safaris, and around in the parks. They communicated very well with each other and got us to a lot of different wildlife in the parks. About the only main animal we didn’t see was the leopard, but those are very rare to see. We had a photographer, Victor, with us for our week. He was an excellent photographer, great storyteller, and very entertaining. He had us laughing the entire time. I could tell that all the employees went to great lengths to make sure we had the best possible experience for our safaris. We will definitely recommend Reteti to any of our family and friends planning a trip to Kenya.
Email Georgie | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Warm, professional and highly personalised that goes above and beyond
I recently had the most unforgettable safari experience in Kenya with Reteti Adventure Safari, and I cannot recommend them enough! From the very beginning, Catherine made the whole process seamless and so personal. She was incredibly helpful and attentive during the booking process, answering every question and making sure every detail was taken care of. When we arrived in Kenya, she continued to check in, going above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. The thoughtful gifts she gave us both before and after our trip were such a special touch that made the whole experience even more memorable.
Our driver, Charles, was equally amazing. Not only did he make sure we got to every destination safely and comfortably, but he also brought the safari to life with his deep knowledge of the wildlife. He had a story and fascinating insight about every animal we encountered, which made each sighting so much more meaningful.
The accommodation was truly something special. Nestled right in the heart of the Kenyan wilderness, it felt like we were completely immersed in nature while still being incredibly comfortable. Waking up to the sounds of wildlife and seeing the stunning landscapes around us was an experience like no other.
Of course, the highlight was seeing all the animals in their natural habitat—lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras, and so many more. Watching them roam freely where they belong is something I will never forget.
Reteti Adventure Safari truly delivered an experience of a lifetime. With Catherine’s exceptional care, Charles’ expertise, and the breathtaking accommodations, it was a safari beyond all expectations. I would wholeheartedly recommend them to anyone looking for an authentic and unforgettable safari adventure in Kenya.
Email Liam | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Magnificent
Would not recommend any other company but Reteti adventure when booking a safari. Second time using this company and yet again faultless.
Smooth and efficient communication. They really do make your life easy, tell them what you’re looking for and they will build your own personalised package.
Kate and Bernard made our trip and created unforgettable memories
Thank you once again - and I will most certainly be back.
US
Email Brad | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Reteti Safari was Professional, knowledgeable, Courteous, and Competent.
We visited three parks during our week safari. We visited Samburu, Lake Nakuru, and the great Masai Mara. Each park was beautiful and we saw lots of animals. We saw all “special five” animals in Samburu. We saw all Big Five in Masai Mara and we saw the beautiful animals and the lush beauty of Lake Nakuru. The accommodations exceeded expectations and the hot air balloon excursion in Masai Mara was incredible. Kate at Reteti was very responsive to every question and detail during the planning stage of the safari. Our driver was very experienced and knowledgeable. We had an amazing experience.
ES
Email Irene | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Great experience
We couldn't have had a better experience. Catherine and Cynthia's attention to organizing a trip tailored to our needs was top-notch.
We were with Reteti on safari in Naivasha, Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, and it exceeded our expectations. We would like to thank Bernard, our guide and driver, who was always attentive to making sure everything was to our liking, that we were comfortable, and that we enjoyed ourselves. Thank you, we will take with us the memory of seeing the Big 5 up close.
We return to Spain with full hearts and the eternal smiles of the people of this country. Thank you for everything you have created, the moments that have filled our souls.
(automatic translation from Spanish)
US
Email Eddie | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Thorough, nearly perfect, and still wanted to hear our input on how to improve!
I went on a 4 night, 5 day safari tour organized by Reteti and I was impressed and pleased with their thoroughness. Communication was always very good, with the one minor thing in that area being that we waited on hearing a confirmation for our final payment.
Catherine, our point of contact at Reteti, was professional and very warm. She met us at our initial hotel to pick us up, and in an initial car ride with our driver, she confirmed our details for when we would return from the multi-day safari and be back in Nairobi. Among the things that I recall in that initial meeting include Catherine informing us that she had changed one of the hotels from where we were first placed because she had learned of a better hotel for us to stay at. She made the initiative to update our reservation without charging us anything extra.
It is inevitable that a safari company like Reteti needs to arrange reservations for its clients with third parties. One of these was our first accommodation, the PrideInn in Masai Mara. This was by far the most thorough of our accommodations in terms of attention to detail and being carefully attentive of our schedule from start to finish. We also added an optional hot air balloon ride, and the only bump with this third party is that our pilot should have warned us more fervently about how hard our balloon landing would be. Of course, what happens through a third party is not due to Reteti, but the overall amazing experiences we had with the balloon ride, and especially with our first hotel provider at PrideInn, and also learning of the upgrade to a hotel with better reviews all paint a picture of how much cares about the customer experience, even those experiences provided by a third party.
Our driver Charles was wonderful. Gentle, knowledgeable, and friendly. We loved having him as our driver, and glad that Catherine found us the most amazing safari driver. Charles had to attend to a sudden death in the family, so we ended up getting a replacement driver named John, who was also fantastic. John was also kind and was really funny as well. Both of our driving guides were skilled at getting us great views of animals and could answer every question on our minds about the animals we saw. Having such great drivers also points to the kind of care for quality that Reteti Safaris cares about.
Finally, at the end of our days, we added a lunch in the city. Catherine met us for lunch and wanted to hear about our experience. She wanted to know what the high points were and what the low points were. Catherine was in particular receptive to learning from us our frank evaluations of each of the providers, all in the desire to use the information she gathered from us to continually improve the experience for the next safari guests.
Overall, my experience with Reteti Adventure Safaris was nearly perfect! If I ever get the chance to go back to Kenya, I’ll definitely book my safari with Reteti.
US
Email Kerri Deshler | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Friendly, kind, fun, and detail oriented in every way!
An amazing experience with incredible scenery and thoughtful details. We had the trip of a life time! I cannot recommend them highly enough!
US
Email Elizabeth | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You will not find a better tour company to work with!
What you cannot know from looking at safari websites is how big a tour company is, how many tours they are running concurrently, how experienced they are in the business, or how many staff they have. Had I known that Reteti was relatively small and new to the safari tour space, I might have passed them by assuming they wouldn't have the capacity to provide what we needed or the breadth and depth of experience to provide the best there was to offer. But that would have been a HUGE mistake. In fact, Reteti provided the best possible experience with the most attentive, personable, and accommodating staff imaginable!
We picked Reteti, not based on reviews, but because they offered a safari option that gave us a lot of variety in the short amount of time we had available to us. We went to Maasai Mara, Lake Naivasha, and Amboseli in 5 days.
We communicated by email and WhatsApp with only 2 different people, Kimani and Catherine. We learned later that Catherine and her husband own Reteti. I NEVER had to wait more than 24 hours for a response to every question I had (and I had a LOT). They were patient and kind and wanted to know and understand why we were coming and what our hopes were for our experience.
For example, this safari was a "bucket list" adventure in celebration of my 50th birthday. When Catherine learned that, she arranged for one of our hotels to do something special. When we got to our room, the first bed was decorated with fresh rose petals and leaves that spelled out "HBD".
The hotels we stayed at reflected the warm hospitality that Kenyans are famous for. Pride Inn Mara was our favorite. Every staff member made it their mission to make our stay easy and good. The Sopa lodge at Naivasha was equally accommodating, but much larger so naturally less personal. The Sopa lodge at Amboseli was a step down in accommodations (less anticipating of our needs, we had to ask for more, but they always responded), but no less friendly and certainly adequate.
The safari experience itself is very dependent on your driver/guide. And it was apparent from the beginning that we had one of the best. Charles knew his way around so well that we were often in the vehicle with the best views and access to the animals. He shared important information with us about politics of conservancy among different tribes and the Kenyan government, the geography and landscape, and of course the animals – all of which greatly enriched and expanded our experience.
We signed on for all the optional experiences and highly recommend others do the same, especially the hot air balloon ride which includes an amazing hot bush breakfast afterwards, complete with a custom order omelet station! It's worth getting up very early. It's worth the high price tag. Please know that the landing can be a bit rough, though, and I wouldn't recommend it for people with neck or back problems.
But overall, I can't say enough about how genuine and trustworthy they are. Catherine and her team graciously provided everything we needed and more. The entire experience, from first contact to booking to preparation to the trip itself and then lunch the last day, far exceeded our dreams and expectations. I am forever grateful.
Email Viswanath Iyer | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Attention to detail. Looked at the needs of each and every member.
Kate - the lady who organised everything , did an excellent job in keeping us all informed. Prior to us landing in Kenya she told us what is required. Her service was beyond expectation.
Bernard - our driver to all the places we stayed and visited took extreme care. Very knowledgeable on what to expect. He could sense what to expect.
Value for money - Every stay , every trip and every long travel journey provided was great value for money.
Kate our organiser and Bernard - made sure that they were present as expected.
Politeness Kindness and knowledge was just great.
Being vegetarian they knew where we should go for a snack or lunch or dinner. It us right on our part to request them to organise everything.
When we return for the next trip, we know whom to contact and will rely on them for everything. Just fantastic.
A Quality Service
Reteti Adventure Dafari were very helpful and knowledgeable in helping us organise our Safari across 6 different Game Reserves, criss-crossing the country. We were met at the airport on arrival and departure. Kate was very helpful and no request was a problem.
Our Driver/guide, Bernard was excellent. Very observant, to pick animals in the tall grasses, a patient driver,very courteous and friendly.
6 of us thoroughly enjoyed the Safari.