Segera Retreat | Laikipia
Segera Retreat is part of the Wilderness Collection, and is located in a private area on the Laikipia Plateau, just to the north of the Equator. Access is normally by scheduled service flights to Nanyuki (35 minutes from Nairobi Wilson Airport) followed by a 2 hours 4 x 4 vehicle transfer or by charter flight to Segera airstrip (45 minutes from Nairobi Wilson Airport) and a few minutes transfer.
Game activities can include off road game drives, night drives and game walks, camel treks, picnics, bush meals, sundowners, as well as village visits. The area is unfenced, and there is resident game all year round. The Big 5 are seen in the Lewa Downs area, except for rhino. There is numerous plains game, and the elusive wild dog and hyena.
The accommodation comprises 7 villas and a house, with a total guest capacity of 20 persons. The accommodation overlooks savannah, and the mountain range, including a distant view of Mount Kenya. All villas, except Villa Number 5, have this view. Villa 5 stands in the Botanical Garden, where views are of exotic plants and trees and various sculptures. 5 of the villas accommodate 2 persons each and are built on a raised wooden deck and comprise a double bedroom with an en suite walk in shower and bathroom (no tub). There is a large outside wooden deck, and a further deck on a lower level, which comprises an outside lounge, and double hammock and a sunken bath.
A family villa accommodates up to 4 persons, and comprises one double and one twin bedroom, each with an en suite walk in shower and bathroom (no tub), and with an outside area similar to the standard villas.
Villa Segera is very large, and accommodates up to 2 persons. In addition to the features of other villas, it has a double bedroom leading to an observation lounge. It is connected by a bridge to an outside lounge and decking area, which has a pool and a sunken game viewing hide. Villa Segera also has a private garden.
Segera House includes a reception area and a kitchen, and a double and twin bedroom, each with an en suite bathroom (walk in shower). There is a shared lounge. The outside deck area has a sala day bed and a plunge pool. There is also a private garden. Segera House accommodates up to 4 persons. All villas have an electronic safe, hair dryer and coffee and tea making facilities. Lodge facilities include a salt water pool, a gym, a Spa and Wellness Centre with massages and some limited treatments, a shop and an Art Gallery. Power and electricity are 24/7, and there are ports for recharging lap tops, tablets and mobile phones. Any additional charges, such as shop purchases, can be made by cash, or by Visa or MasterCard. Amex is not accepted.
At Segera Retreat the tariff includes:-
- Accommodation
- Meals
- Drinks (except certain wines, Premium Spirits and Champagne)
- Laundry
- Game drives in open 4 x 4
- Escorted game walks
- Camel Treks
- Bush breakfast, picnic, dinner
- Bird watching
Chargeable at Segera Retreat:-
- Premium Spirits, Champagne and selected wines
- Gratuities
- Cultural village visit
- Spa treatments and massage.
- Rooms
- Facilities
- Activities and Services
Segera's four Garden Villas all rest on stilts above the cactus boma wall, with thatched roofs and bleached wooden decks that look out across the plains with wildlife roaming past. The garden villas are set in landscaped botanical gardens centred around a vast swimming pool. The luxurious interiors have huge stone showers, extra large beds with billowing mosquito nets, and generous day beds that can be turned into romantic overnight sleep-outs. Every villa has en-suite bathrooms and a full range of deluxe amenities, an in-room bar and you’ll find WIFI throughout. Your villa is looked after by a dedicated villa attendant who will take care of your personal preferences and will help you to get the most out of your visit.
Be welcomed by studded Zanzabari doors that lead into a luxurious living space that links four equally elegant, vast en-suite primary suites together. The impressive double-volume atrium has two lounges, a sculptural deli counter and dining conservatory that opens out to a sun-kissed private pool with landscaped gardens. This generous house is perfect for friends travelling together or multi-generational family holidays. Delightful views of grazing wildlife from the patio and bedroom balconies add to the intimate home-away-from-home safari experience.
Segera's symmetrical Family Villa has four spacious bedrooms over two floors with a shared lounge on each level. The upper floor leads out to a deck and pool that gazes out across the savannahs and onto a waterhole and salt lick that magnetises wildlife.
Each bedroom has elegant en-suite bathrooms and can be set as twins or king beds making it perfect for multi-generational holidays. The ground floor bedrooms open onto the landscaped botanical gardens that are a quick stroll to the lodge's central saltwater swimming pool and the impressive sculpture gardens.
The Segera Farmhouse is your perfect family safari home, with its stunning sunrise views of Mount Kenya, beautiful interiors, huge lawned garden, private pool, multiple lounging and dining areas, as well as a fully equipped private kitchen. The new Farmhouse was thoughtfully renovated from Segera's original ranch house, dating back to the 1940s, into a beautiful contemporary house - capturing old-world elegance with stylish, modern comfort. Enjoy the relaxed vibes of being at home with your friends and family, while enjoying the endless views across the vast African plains.
The Greenhouse refracts with light through multiple glass windows and flickers with reflections from the surrounding gardens. Potted tropical plants and succulents enhance the feeling of the outdoors coming indoors in the large shared dining and lounging area. Soft linens, layered bedding and green shades create a botanically inspired two-bedroomed house with a double volume shared dining table and lounge. Both bedrooms have elegant en-suite bathrooms and dappled views out towards the wild foothills beneath Mount Kenya. In the morning the whole house is flooded with copper-coloured light as the sun-rises over this wild, untamed landscape. This villa is perfect for a family or two couples travelling together.
This two-bedroomed, two-building villa is perfect for honeymooners or families wanting absolute privacy—both rooms are generously sized with lovely en-suite bathrooms. They’re built on stilts connected by suspended walkways and both hover above the open-air living and dining space alongside a beautiful private pool. One octagonally shaped bedroom and one square bedroom give multiple angles of views across the river, the plains and Mount Kenya beyond. The waterhole and salt-lick in front of the villa make it a wonderful place to sit and watch wildlife from your verandah.
Right in the heart of the lush Segera gardens and surrounded by its own private garden of bougainvillea tendrils, cactus and verdant growth, Garden House has a secluded, romantic feel. Huge windows and glassed doors allow the garden views to spill into the house and the main bedroom’s Juliette balcony opens into the foliage. This two-bedroomed, double-storey house also has a beautiful kitchen, double volume lounge and an incredible outdoor stone bath. It’s just a short stroll to the refreshing saltwater swimming pool and day lounge. You’ll also find a double day-bed that can be set up for beautiful sleep-outs in the warm Kenyan air.
Property Facilities
Activity Desk, Baby Sitting, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian
Room Facilities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, Drinking Water Filtration System, Electrical Outlets, Fan, Internet Access (Complimentary), Laundry Facilities, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Lounge Area, Mini Bar, Mosquito Nets, Private Pool / Jacuzzi, Pure Cotton Linen, Safe, Sala, Shower, Tea / Coffee, Verandah
Available Services
24-hour Security, Baby Sitting, Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Activities on Site
Big 5, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cooking Courses, Elephant Interaction, Fine Dining, Game Drives, Game Viewing Hide, Game Viewing, Garden Tours, Gourmet Picnic, Helicopter Scenic Flights, High Tea, Massages, Night Drives, Safaris, Scenic Flights, Sleep Outs, Walks (Guided)
Activities Nearby
Animal Encounters, Big 5, Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Child Friendly Activities, Cooking Courses, Cultural Tours, Game Drives, Helicopter Rides, Helicopter Scenic Flights, Wine Tasting
Segera's exclusively private 50,000 acres are home to lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and buffalo as well as endangered species such as reticulated giraffe, Grevy's zebra, Lelwel's Hartebeest, and African wild dog. You'll seek out these species along with classic plains game and up to 150 bird species on daily game drives in open-sided safari vehicles with talented guides.
Go game viewing and wildlife monitoring and see how removing miles of game fencing has helped
establish vital elephant corridors.
A bush picnic is one of the many ways to enjoy the unique venues spread across our beautiful landscape. Sit back and relax with a delicious meal as our guides share these meaningful moments out in the wild, surrounded by 50,000 acres of pristine nature. A curated cocktail hour in the bush is also one of the many special experiences that give our guests meaningful moments out in the wild.
Sleep like a bird, in a nest, in the wild. This unique collaboration between Segera and Nay Palad is a raised ‘nest’ in the wild with one indoor en-suite bedroom and a beautiful outdoor shower. There is a bed inside as well as a bed on the rooftop, so guests can choose to sleep inside or under the stars. You’ll find a picnic-style dinner and candle-lit drinks set up to enjoy while the night draws in. In the morning, breakfast will be delivered to your doorstep so you can prolong the feeling of being
in romantic seclusion. You’ll love the drama of the skies and stars, the sounds of the bush and the security of being elevated above the activity. This is true luxury in the wild.
Segera will take you on experiences that go way beyond the typical safari as you immerse yourself in the lifestyle of our local communities. Our guests get to visit the community to experience rural life, shopping at a local market, and visit the local schools that we support through our partner organization, the ZEITZ Foundation. Our mission is to create a sustainable, ecologically, and socially responsible retreat that protects and preserves the integrity of our ecosystem and the lives that depend on it.
This interactive experience allows you to learn about the activities on Segera and beyond. This comprehensive tour will inspire you about the possibilities of holistic sustainability and will introduce you to the philosophy behind the 4Cs: CONSERVATION, COMMUNITY, CULTURE & COMMERCE.
Segera’s focus on wellbeing is key to giving our guests a nourishing and relaxing safari experience. Our wellness centre is fully equipped, offering a variety of luxurious and holistic spa treatments, a state-of-the-art gym, a solar-powered Rasul steam tower and tailored private yoga sessions to restore a sense of peace, balance and wellbeing amidst the peace and beauty of the wild.
Segera's success story in conserving its precious ecosystem and protecting the 50,000 acre wildlife sanctuary is largely built on the collective effort of our Rangers and anti-poaching dog unit. The beautiful bloodhounds attached to the anti-poaching unit bring so much joy to everyone who meets them. Guests get to join in on daily activities, like their daily tracking and training and spa days on Sundays.
From freshly pressed juices and smoothies, to spectacular salads and pasta dishes, our delicious and colourful fresh fruits and vegetables offer guests healthy, delicious and bespoke farm-to-table menus. Every dining venue at Segera offers beautiful and intimate meal experiences. Immersed in nature, surrounded by low-key, contemporary safari style and enjoying delicious ingredients and exceptional service, our dining spaces make your food journey at Segera truly unforgettable.
Segera is home to impressive collections of contemporary art from Africa and its diaspora—known as the Zeitz Collection. A stroll through the botanical gardens will reveal dramatic wire sculptures, monumental bronze, stone and steel works, land and earth art, outdoor projections and site-specific interventions. In the Stables and Paddock House you can view water-colours, video installations, prints, etchings and paintings from artists who are shaping the modern African art collections of our time. During your stay you can request an art tour with an expert who will give you a rich contextualisation of the work, the artists and their ethos.
Fully immerse in nature at its most wild during one of our exhilarating walking safaris. One step at a time, our exceptional guides will unveil the secrets of the landscape as you encounter majestic wildlife up close and feel the rhythm of the bush beneath your feet. With our expert guides by your side, witness the incredible beauty of untouched landscapes and surrounding wilderness through the walking safaris, you can also take a rhino run around a track in the wild with a guide or even join our famous football team for a session.
Your Stay
4 Nights
Fully Inclusive - Bed, All Meals, Fees and Activities
All Local Brands (Spirits, Wine and Beers) Included
Your Rooms
Fast Facts
5 Stars
Lodge
Spoken Languages: Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Swahili
No. Rooms: 10
Special Interests: Adventure, Big 5, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
