Director & senior staff with company fleet
Reteti Adventure Safari
- Located 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)
Reviews
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Email Jason | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Am amazing experience with an excellent guide at a great price.
We absolutely loved our safari experience with Reteti! They arranged everything from pickup at the airport to the extra night at an airport hotel (since our flight landed in the evening) all the way through to drop-off at the airport when we were done.
Kim was great to work with over email, responded quickly when we had questions, and we ended up meeting him at the end of the trip as well which was fun. Bernard, or driver for the full trip, was excellent at finding where the action was happening, and in our few days got us to see a cheetah hunting/ chasing antelope, multiple elephant families crossing right in front of us, close up lions, etc, etc.
The lodgings themselves far exceeded our expectations - legitimately felt like 4 to 5 star resorts the the states. The food was also fantastic, and was usually buffet style. I've admittedly never been on a cruise but it felt like how people describe them in terms of the level of hospitality and great food. Maybe someday I'll go and I can update this review with a first hand comparison. Overall it was simply fantastic, and we'd love to go again.
Would strongly recommend, 10/10.
The two main things I was concerned about:
- Pesapal (what we paid through) is a payment system you've probably never heard of unless you're from East Africa or have traveled there before. I did some searching and it passed my personal checks, so I went ahead and paid (using my favorite card that I trust completely), and it was obviously all fine, Reteti got the payment, and here we are a week after the trip. Once we got there, sure enough, I saw pesapal signs at most of the resorts, etc. So that was all fine.
- The Nairobi airport has two spots where people seemed to be picking up passengers. The first one was before passport control, and there were only a few there (not sure how they got behind security). Bernard was waiting for us with most of the other guides outside security, right as we excited the airport. I'd expect that to be the same for anyone else, so you go through passport control and customs, then come out and find him. So don't worry if you see people with signs right when you get off the plane and your name isn't there - your driver will most likely be waiting just outside the airport.
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Email Michaela | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect Safari to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru
I can recommend Reteti Safari in any case. We have been to Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru. The organisation was perfect and we had a super competent and friendly driver. We could see so many animals, even the big five. It was so amazing. Also the office took care before, during and also after the safari. Called because of missing luggage and helped us with the further transport. Thanks a lot!!!
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Email Rebecca Poulter | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Fantastic Trip - Top Level Care and Concern for Detail
We were thrilled with our Safari adventure. Catherine from Reteti was the perfect tour manager. She met us at the airport and made sure all of our questions were answered and we were safely in the hands of our driver Bernard. She followed up with us at the end of the trip to make sure all of our expectations had been met.
Our driver Bernard was fantastic! He has a great sense for where the animals will be and is very skilled at getting the jeep in for best view. He knows when to wait and when to move on! In only two days we saw lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, buffalos, hippos, crocodiles, topis, warthogs, antelope, monkeys, gazelles, impalas, alligators, hartbeasts, and more. One highlight was seeing a cheetah take down a thompson gazelle! We know they can't guarantee the animals, but the drivers do all work together to track the movement across the plains.
We stayed at the Mtito camp and felt it was an excellent value. The service was very personal and the chef delighted us with beautifully presented four course meals each night. The staff was very friendly and responsive. The "tent camp" added to the wilderness experience of being in a tent, but it is large and has high ceilings, shower, etc. for a very pleasant stay. The camp is just 10 minutes outside the park and there are actually some advantages in cost for not staying in the park.
We chose the tent camp because it came recommended to us, and was friendlier to our budget, but Kim & Catherine from Reteti can find any kind of accommodations you desire. Give them a call, they'll take good care of you!
Email Ade | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Amazing experience - the best host!
Mike was an amazing host, very flexible, polite and knowledgeable. We had a great safari and trip to the Giraffe park. Couldn’t recommend them enough.
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Email Carol | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
Catherine was outstanding. Her attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our needs stellar
This company is wonderful. Communication with them throughout the planning stages, during the actual Safari, and afterwards was excellent. Catherine was very focus on ensuring our safety, our enjoyment, and our needs. The cost for what we got was reasonable and affordable. All three of our drivers were knowledgeable and had vast experience which allowed us to maximize our Safari experience. They became family to us and made the actual Safari just perfect. I will refer this company highly and frequently with anyone!
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Email Don | 65+ years of age | Experience level: first safari
If I were to rate Catherine Chege as a tour operator on a 10 point scale, I would give her a 15!!
The service that Catherine Chege provided to us was truly outstanding! From the time of our first conversation with her over six months ago to an email that we received right after we returned home checking in to ensure that we had arrived safely she has been extremely responsive to our many requests. Her extensive knowledge led to wonderful susggestions for each phase of our safari. She would return our calls, emails, or texts immediately, made very thoughtful recommendations to us, and advocated for us with hotels and other sights we visited. Most importantly, she cared for us as if we were members of her own family and she went out of her way to get to know each member of our family. Because of her responsiveness, attention to detail, and kindness this tour was an experience that we will never forget. She helped us create such special memories. Each member of our family came to love her and are so grateful for her delightful sense of humor, generous spirit, and her tender heart.
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Email Carly | under20 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Best Safari EVER!
Everything about this safari was amazing! From the moment we met them we were greeted with the kindest, most welcoming people. The guides got us to every animal we wanted to see, and were extremely knowledgeable about all of them. The jeep rides were so fun as they taught us Kenyan songs, told us funny stories, and became our friends! All the places we stayed exceeded my expectations by far. They were very nice and accommodating. The safari jeeps were very comfortable and nice, and always stocked with bottled water. Everything was planned out to perfection thanks to Catherine Chege. She was the sweetest to work with! If i go back to Kenya I will 100% be using them again!
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Email Jill | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Catherine Chege is a phenomenal tour operator-organized, passionate, knowledgeable, kind, & giving!
From start to finish, our African Safari with Retiti Safaris far exceeded all expectations! The level of service, comfort, and attention to detail was outstanding. The accommodations at Mtito Safari Camp, which is set in natural surroundings was just lovely. Clean, safe, and special. The fresh, homegrown food was so delicious!
The vehicles Retiti provided for all transportation were excellent! Clean, spacious, and able to manage the bumpy roads and muddy areas perfectly. Every day brought something magical-sunrise and sunset game drives, visits to the Giraffe Center and Elephant Orphanage, and a hot air balloon ride in the wild!
What made the experience truly exceptional were our amazing guides, lead by Catherine Chege. Their planning of everything, flexibility, knowledge of wildlife, landscape, and local culture was remarkable. They were all personable, passionate, and able to answer every question we had along the way, We were so fortunate to be able to see the Big Five, and so much more! I will be forever grateful for this once in a lifetime experience. I highly recommend Retiti Safaris! Ask for Catherine Chege to help you plan a trip that will become on of your most memorable! There aren't enough words to describe how incredible this was for my family and me!
Email Nagy | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Trip of a lifetime thanks to Cate at Reteti
Cate is an excellent planner..she listens to your needs. She responds very fast and also is open to suggestions and criticisms. That makes working with her a real pleasure. You cant go wrong with Reteti
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.