Reteti House Matthews Mountain Range
Reteti House is a private holiday home in the northern frontier of Kenya in Namunyak Wildlife Conservancy, an area of 850,000 acres of pristine wilderness surrounding the Mathews Range of mountains. The savannah plains and lush mountain slopes are home to elephants, leopards, reticulated giraffes, wild dogs, and kudu in ever-increasing numbers.
Designed exclusively for private use, the uniquely crafted Reteti House offers expansive views over the Matthews Range, intimate Reteti elephant encounters, and immersive cultural experiences.
The lush Mathews mountain range stands between Laikipia and Kenya’s northern frontier. This remote and dramatic landscape is also home to the local Samburu people whose age-old traditions, including the famed ‘singing wells’, are as much a part of the fabric of this land as the wildlife.
Reteti house can be accessed via Private charters into Namunyak airstrip in Namunyak Conservancy or a Scheduled flight to Kalama and Lewa airstrips then a road transfer to the house. Located a mere 10-minute walk away from Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, you’ll have many meaningful encounters with the Reteti herd during your stay at Reteti House.A

Reteti House has 4 luxury ensuite rooms with an outside shower open to the skies within Sarara-style walls. Each room can be configured as a double or a twin room with sufficient space for an extra bed to make a triple. The House has a central sitting/ dining area and a horizon pool. The House is booked on an exclusive basis only.
Reteti House accommodates up to 8 – 10 pax sharing in four beautiful, standalone, en-suite rooms with solar-heated outdoor showers alongside a spectacular communal lounge and pool.
Other house amenities include; WiFi, Mosquito Nets, Toyota Landcruisers with big windows and rooftop seats, open Landrovers, Refreshments – Water, soft drinks, Photographic Aid – Bean bags, Reference Books for (Birds, Mammals, Flora, and Fauna) & Charging Points.
Activities whilst at Reteti House;
* Guided walks
* Day and night game drives
* Bush meals and Sundowners
* Beading with the Samburu ladies
* School visits to our Mobile Montessori Program
* Fashion your own jewelry with our Ironmongers
* Visit the singing wells and honor an age-old tradition
* Hiking in the montane forest of the Mathews mountains
* Exclusive visits to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary, De Brazza monkey hike, and village visits
* Unrestricted game drives exploring the 850,000 acres of pristine wildlife habitat accompanied by a local Samburu guide
Reteti House Matthews Mountain Range Non-Resident Accommodation Rates
Reteti House Matthews Mountain Range Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;
Full board accommodation + Soft drinks, local beers non-premium wines and spirits + laundry, local airstrip transfers (Namunyak airstrip), activities as shown and statutory taxes + Activities Included: Day and night game drives + Guided walks+ Hiking in the montane forest of the Mathews mountains + Exclusive visits to Reteti Elephant Sanctuary + De Brazza monkey hike, and village visits
Dates From |
Dates To | 1-6 Adults Per Night (Minimum 2 Nights Stay) | Extra Adult Each Per Night |
Extra Child |
1st Dec 2024 |
4th Jan 2025 | 5,800 US Dollars | 970 US Dollars | 630 US Dollars |
1st Jan 2025 | 30th Jun 2025 | 7,100 US Dollars | 1,190 US Dollars |
610 US Dollars |
1st Jul 2025 |
31st Aug 2025 | 7,500 US Dollars | 1,250 US Dollars | 880 US Dollars |
1st Sep 2025 | 31st Oct 2025 | 7,100 US Dollars | 1,190 US Dollars |
610 US Dollars |
1st Nov 2025 |
30th Nov 2025 | Closed | Closed | Closed |
1st Dec 2025 | 19th Dec 2025 | 7,100 US Dollars | 1,190 US Dollars |
610 US Dollars |
20th Dec 2025 |
4th Jan 2026 | 7,500 US Dollars | 1,250 US Dollars |
880 US Dollars |
Notes
* Minimum 2 Nights Stay
* WiFi Intermittent, in main areas
* Check-In 11:Ooam, Check Out 10:00 am
* Phone signal Intermittent and unreliable
* Closed 1st November – 1st December 2025
* Reteti House is suitable for children 5 years and over
* Reteti House has 4 luxury ensuite rooms (double, twin, or triple) 2 connected guide rooms
* Transfer: Lewa airstrip to Reteti House 550 US Dollars (Maximum 4 passengers)
* Transfer: Kalama airstrip (Northern Samburu) to Reteti House – 450 US Dollars (max 4 passengers)
* Exclusive use Minimum charge for exclusive use is 6 adults Private charters land at Namunyak airstrip while Scheduled flights land at Kalama airstrip
Reteti House Matthews Mountain Range Accommodation Rates Per Night Exclude;
* Tips
* Personal Insurance
* Massage treatments
* Champagne, premium spirits, cellar wines
* Ololokwe day trip – 400 US Dollars per vehicle
* Fly camping mobilization fee – 350 US Dollars
* Samburu dancers – 500 US Dollars for 35 dancers
* Beading with Samburu women – 25 US Dollars per person
* Blacksmithing with Samburu Ironmongers 25 US Dollars per person
* Conservancy Fee (Per Person Per Night) – Adult 160 US Dollars & Child – 90 US Dollars
* Reteti Elephant Sanctuary Exclusive Visit (Fee Payable Once Per Group) – 550US Dollars

Booking & Reservations Reteti House Matthews Mountain Range Contact
Mobile: + 254-721-242-711
WhatsApp: +254-721-242-711
Reservations: +254 718-179-967
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://africanspicesafaris.com