LOCATION:
Rekero Cottages is situated in the midst of the Masai Mara Conservation Area, part of the Serengeti Mara Ecosystem, while the Traditional Tented Camp is located in the Masai Mara National Reserve. Rekero is home not only to the Beaton Family but also to the greatest concentration and diversity of wildlife in the world.

Wildlife viewing can be done on foot with experienced Masai and Il Dorobo guides, or in Rekero's custom four-wheel drive vehicles, which allow intimate yet unobtrusive access to the animals.

The sentiment "We came as clients and left as friends; there can be no greater compliment than that" has been echoed consistently over the years at Rekero.

About Rekero Tented Camp and Cottages

Rekero Tented Camps

• Located inside the Masai Mara Game Reserve at an altitude of 4,800 feet, very close to the confluence of the Mara and Talek rivers. The camp nestles in riverine forest on the banks of the Talek River.
• This mobile camp is ideally situated for the annual migration, which is the movement of one million wildebeest and other animals from the Serengeti through the Masai Mara in Kenya.
• The camp is set up seasonally (June October, December March) and caters for between four and twelve guests.
• The spacious canvas tents are equipped with hot showers and toilets together with a large dining tent.

Rekero Cottages

• Rekero cottages are situated at the foot of Kipeleo hill in the Lemek Valley at an altitude of 6,200 feet. The Cottages are built almost entirely from local materials and combine rustic charm with home comfort. They look onto the infamous Rekero waterhole, the scene of many dramatic wildlife incidents.
• Rekero was initiated and developed by Ron Beaton and his wife Pauline over 12 years ago. Today it is in the capable hands of Ron's son, Gerard and his partner Rainee, a wildlife artist.
• Rekero's cottages, built almost entirely from local materials, combine rustic charm with home comfort and overlook a spring fed waterhole which is frequented by elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and many other species of wildlife.

Culinary and Dining Experience

Rekero Tented Camp

• Rainee's kitchen produces appetizing 'farmhouse' meals, which utilize skillful blends of flavors and cuisine from both East and West. Special dietary requirements are also catered for.

Rekero Cottages

• Jackson Ole Looseyia, an Il Dorobo Maasai from the local area and his safari crew cater for all guests' needs. This is an experience not to be missed by the more adventurous travelers.

Nature Experience and Activities

• Wildlife viewing at Rekero is either on foot guided by experienced Il Dorobo and Masai trackers, or in custom built four wheel drives, which allow intimate yet unobtrusive access to the animals. Night drives, bush picnics and visits to the local trading centers also feature.
• Cultural visits to the local Maasai and Il Dorobo communities, with whom the Beatons have a close association, together with an insight into bushcraft, make a visit to Rekero Cottages a unique experience.