"I have now been to Rekero 8 times and wouldn't stay anywhere else in the main Maasai Mara Reserve. Why? It's not just about the location, which is unbeatable, or about the fantastic game viewing close to camp. Every guest is made to feel welcome and special at Rekero - not just by the managers and guides, but by all the team. The tents overlooking the Talek river, the service and food are all first-class. What could be better than listening to the sounds of the African night in such a beautiful setting? Great for families, couples and people travelling by themselves."

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Photo: Martin Vivian Pearse

We are home safe and sound after the most AMAZING trip! It was all totally incredible - I was expecting it to be great but in fact it went beyond all our wildest dreams - thank you, thank you so much for all the organisation. Everything went like clockwork - one heart stopping moment only when the Safarilink plane from the Mara back to Wilson for the connection to Kiwayu was full and we had to wait for the next one but it was only for half an hour and everybody was very calm and assured us we would not miss our connection! We were so spoilt as we were the only people at Sosian till the last night, only 3 of 5 at Rekero and at Kiwayu we were the only guests too so it was perfect!

Each place was totally different and each spectacular in its own right. We really felt we had seen a lot of Kenya in its different guises. Arriving at Wilson and seeing the minuscule plane we were going in was slightly overwhelming but also very exciting

…………..the next adventure arriving in the Mara at another airstrip because the rains had come and nobody could cross the river! We were met by Sammy, our Masai guide, who we all instantly fell in love with and the first thing he took us to was a leopard and her 2 cubs up a tree with their recent kill - The game viewing was totally spectacular - our jaws were permanently on the ground! Conway and Clea were also delightful and welcoming and again the food was stunning - how on earth they do that from a small tent I will never know!


All in all it was the holiday of a lifetime - memories that none of us will ever forget - Thank you very very much, your organisation was exceptional and I never had any worries about any of the travelling bits.

The Ward Family - March 2011

We spent an excellent few days with Gerard, Jackson and the team in September. The camp is in a great location, we saw a wildebeest crossing during the migration from the comfort of our armchairs under a tree in camp just before lunch. Food is delicious and varied, staff very attentive and the trackers very knowledgeable. The tents are comfortable, the bush showers hot and the only reason you won't sleep through the night is when you get woken by visiting hippos, buffalo or other wildelife. Sleep with the sides down if it's warm enough (they do provide hot waterbottles in the bed which was a nice touch), its amazing to wake up in the night and see the silhouette of a hippo right on the edge of your tent awning.

Tripadvisor - November 2010

We loved Rekero, how could you not. It is perfection, location, food, staff, tent (not camping, glamping!!). Our guide Dickson was professional friendly and so knowledgeable, he was great with our children. We visited a Maasi village with him (about an hour away) which a was chance to look at 'real Kenya' for all of us, but especially interesting for our children. None made a fuss of us or took much notice of our family except the village kids, so we didn't feel too much it was a 'show'. Dickson spent a lot of time talking about his background and how familes live, showed us inside a village house, talked about marriage, schooling, diets, health etc, we really felt we had a fascinating little window into another and rapidly disappearing world. I have to say also we had to ask to do this trip, none from Rekero tried to sell this visit to us. The owners of this camp work hard to create a relaxed ambiance - but I would have felt disappointed not to have met the core members of the staff, such key people, they make Rekero what it is, please don't move on. It is very luxurious and the only downside is that this was somewhat wasted on our 11 and12 year old, the long table at dinner and the quite fancy meals, before we had been at Sosian, which by it's nature they had more freedom to run about in their garden, swim in rivers and a gorgeous pool, meals there were more informal (bush dinners BBQ's etc). Rekero is unfenced and in the middle of an area teeming with animals, so clearly they cannot play football or run about, naturally be epxected (though Dickson kindly showed them how to use his lethal bow and arrow!). Of course they loved the amazing wildlife and this is why we came/ I'll never forget the wildebeest crossing - that was a lifetime highlight - or being so close to lions leopards and cheetahs, seeing my sons eyes pop out of his head when we had elephants walk right by our car when parked alone in a quiet corner. However, dare I say it, it was a bit too easy (well with a good guide it is!), the animals take little notice of cars or people, even when surrounded, and you can share your animal with 5 other car loads. Even though we expected this it was a tiny bit annoying! But is was a minute niggle on an otherwise wonderful wonderful experience. I woud recommend Rekero to almost anyone and our kids did absolutely enjoy it, they were always happy, but is my observation that I think they enjoyed Sosian MORE, BUT WE LOVED IT ALL.

We travelled with Aardvark and they were BRILL - thanks Francis for your patience with my thousands of questions and delivering such a great holiday.

Wow..... what a great 3 nights with Jonathon, Dudu, Jackson, Dickson and the team at Rekero. We had the lot. Lions mating on our arrival, cheetah brothers, a leopard with her cubs, the beginning of the Wildebeast migration, great food and wild life everywhere including all around and in our tent! We could hear hippos, lions and hyena at night prowling around the bush - this is after all an unfenced camp. But you never feel uneasy, there are guards and watchmen everywhere. Service and food is excellent and there are plenty of laughs and stories to be told and heard each night. Plus lunch was great, morning tea and cookies most welcome and 'sun downers' out on the Mara wonderfully luxurious. Go, enjoy, spend without a thought and put this down as one BIG fantastic experience.

Tripadvisor - July 2010

We had heard so much about Rekero over the years from our Travel Agents -- Aardvark Safaris , but had never managed to sort our holidays out early enough to get a booking until last year.

We started coming to Africa on a repeat basis in 2001 and when we got to stay at Rekero in 2008 it was a revalation!!!. The position is superb as is the guiding and whole experience. Believe me it takes a lot to impress us having stayed in over 60 different lodges -- but Rekero is very very special.

So special that when it came time to celebrate our 40th Wedding Anniversary we decided not to have a party -- instead we brought our family to Rekero and they are now completely hooked. As my son in law said -- "David over the years you have talked so much about Africa -- Now I get it".

Gerard and Rainee were superb hosts, Jackson, James and Dickson were absolutely magnificent guides and the whole experience was amazing.

The game around camp is plentiful, varied and interesting. We have seen the Big 5 in a day -- admittedly very fortunate to come across the elusive Rhino. Shared lunch with Elephants and Wildebeest crossing, had Hippo and Leopard snuffling around the tent at night ( quite safe ) all combined with superb meals , good wines and tales around the camp fire.

We're going back in September and as a rule we don't usually go back to the same place, but Rekero is different.