A few weeks ago, we were involved in one of the toughest and most intricate rescues, with four elephants stuck in a community well.

This year, we decided to celebrate World Elephant Day differently. In the light of the ongoing drought and number of elephant rescues, we wanted to take action.

We want to share the context as to why the elephants prefer drinking from the wells, despite the obvious dangers associated.

Dramatic yet heartwarming reunion was witnessed by a team of delighted Reteti keepers, vets and community volunteers. Don’t worry this story has a happy ending, so keep reading!

Told with compassion and intimacy, here is a story of one man, but it’s also the story of so much more. It’s the story of heartfelt empathy and gentle guidance. A man who has never lost an animal under his care. He is famously know as Lekupanai 53 years of age, with 10years of experience as wildlife keeper.

One of the main things that has made a big difference in being able to raise these small and vulnerable calves, and especially those with challenging injuries such as Lomunyak and Long’uro is the discovery of using a new milk formula which is far easier for the elephants to digest, extremely nutritious and best of all it is right under our trunks in the local community.

Lomunyak aka” Lucky” in Samburu language, now 8months old. He was rescued from Elephant Bedroom Camp Samburu National Reserve after being separated from his mother mid-April this year.

I don’t know if you know this, but the name "Reteti" (Reteti elephant Sanctuary) in Samburu means a Fig Tree (Ficus thonningii). The Fig Tree is a sacred tree in the belief system of the Samburu people

It has been four great years, and we are happy to celebrate it with you!

It’s rhinoceroses day and as Reteti community, we are proud of our first black rhino rescue and release, meet Loijipu.

Kone came to us from Ewaso, Simba lodge near Samburu National park on 8th April 2019. She was found in despair from the death of her own mother, suckling and trying desperately to push her up, to revive her.

On 28th August, an abandoned elephant calf is reported at Mpejot area of Naibunga conservancy. Naibunga rangers headed to the area awaiting for the rescue team to arrive. The elephant was in anguish, suffering and in pain. It was about 5-6 months old. She was left behind and the herd moved on.

We are teaming up with Wild Rose! We love partnering with local, ethical and sustainable brands like Wild Rose! Not only are our values aligned but they also love elephants and understand the important role they play in this landscape of North Kenya, not only for the environment but also for the local people.

It’s was a beautiful morning, that promised a perfect day. Indeed it lived up to its word. A new baby arrived, beautiful Bule joined us.

On this day, we celebrate our keepers/rangers who rescue, reunite and provide critical care to our young elephants, ensuring that they regain their health, and release them back to the wild to thrive.

The keepers’ party went on for hours, periodically punctuated by the all-important duty of tending and feeding 'the babies'. The occasion? - celebrating Long’uro!

Reteti Elephant Sanctuary has successfully released four hand-reared elephants, Loisaba, Baawa, Lchurai and Nadasoit into their new home Sera Community Wildlife Conservancy.

Does an elephant at Reteti Elephant Sanctuary care if his keeper is in uniform or not?

The Reteti RESCUE Team never know what the day is going to bring. Every rescue is tough … But the 18th April was very differen

This month we successfully returned our second group of rescued and rehabilitated elephants to the wild. Three elephants aged between three and five were moved in late November, following the pioneering ‘re-wilding’ of three of their stable-mates in May this year.