Segera Retreat Kenya & North Island Seychelles - Ultimate Retreats

Day notes

On arrival into Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport clear customs and immigration in to Kenya – (Note: For most nationals visas and can also be obtain on arrival US$ 50 per person or in advance ). VIP airside assistance is provided to give assistance though the airport and fast track to awaiting private aircraft for onward flight to Segera Retreats private airstrip ( flying duration +_30mins).

On arrival met by local ranger / guide with private 4x4 vehicle for the short transfer to Segera Retreat located on the scenic Laikipia Plateau

Enjoy lunch / afternoon tea before heading off on an activities or just relax at Segera with dinner and overnight.

Day notes

Breakfast at the lodge.

Northern Kenya helicopter excursion -6hrs helicopter flight departing from Segera - low level from Laikipia - Silali Crater - Hoodoo and Painted Valleys - South shore Turkana - Ndoto's/Matthews forest – returning to Segera

-Based on max 5 persons capacity on Eurocopter B3

Helicopter through some of Northern Kenya’s most exciting and diverse landscapes. From the wildlife savannahs of Laikipia, through the extraordinary Suguta Valley, characterised by incredible eroded rock formations, floodpans and sand dunes. To the southern shores of Lake Turkana - wild in character, remote in nature and vastly unexplored. Touching down on the summit of the Mathews Range - an island of forest in a sea of desert.

Trip will take in:

-Laikipia is one of the most exciting wilderness and wildlife places in Africa. Abundant wildlife, spectacular scenery and extraordinary cultural diversity, in a setting dominated by the iconic backdrop of Mount Kenya.

-Silale crater - The first stop is to this vast caldera, carpeted by grasses and shrubs

- Suguta Valley on the equator - its highest peak ‘Batian’ stands at 5,199 meters.

The snowy peaks can be seen on clear days from as far as Mt Kilimanjaro some 300 km away.

The vast and desolate nature of Mount Kenya with its towering summit, sheer cliffs and glaciers become apparent as we circulate above the peaks of Batian and Nelion.

Incredible scenic flight through the Suguta - a valley characterised by a flood pan dominated by green algae, seasonal streams and dramatic rock formations.

Geologists have long been fascinated with this region. They have studied ancient sediments, fossil remains, and

occasional artifacts, and pieced together the history of a lake that rose and fell multiple times over the past 18,000 years.

Painted Valley’

The ‘Painted’ Valley, as we call it, is a severely errorded valley, in all shades of red and brown.

-The Hoodoo Valley Characterised by the distinctive mushroom like eroded rock

formations.

-Flying over Lake Logipi, lying just 15km south of Lake Turkana 15km south of Lake Turkana A saline seasonal lake that lies at the southern end of Lake Turkana.

The lake is one of Kenya’s most important breeding grounds for the lesser flamingo

-Lake turkana Southern shore The world’s largest permanent desert lake, Turkana, is wild in character with its parched volcanic beaches, granite outcrops and lava flows. The lake’s shores have revealed some of the world’s oldest fossil finds, from dinosaurs to early Man, discovered by the Leakey family.

-Mathews range - Ancient cycad forest

Known as a ‘sky island’, the 150kmlong Mathews Range rises from the dry desolate country exposing lush forested hills and craggy peaks. Natural springs and rivers flow through the valleys, and sacred sites of the Samburu lay hidden for feasting and dancing ceremonies. Amongst ancient cycads, with a birds eye view of the endless plains and wide skies, we land to enjoy this unique spot

Following helicopter excursion returning to Segera.

Time to relax at the lodge, make use of facilities.

Time permitting or if still wanting further activities this day departing with vehicle for safari with 4x4, where game activities can include off road game drives, night drives and game walks, camel treks, picnics, bush meals, sundowners, as well as village visits.

Enjoy spectacular sundowner drinks overlooking a scenic area your guide will locate to watch the African sun dipping into the horizon.

Return to the retreat and get ready for dinner.

Day notes

Breakfast at the lodge

Departing with vehicle for safari with 4x4, where game activities can include off road game drives, night drives and game walks, camel treks, picnics, bush meals, sundowners, as well as village visits. ( Additional activities and ideas below while at Segera with management aware of your preferences)

-Every lunch and dinner venue will be at a special spot and various venues will be within and offsite the retreat.

-The dedicated guide can join you for meals, so as to learn more about the the areas, the conservation aspects etc.

-Management at Segera will ensure that they get an expert onsite who is ambassador for the Zeitz Foundation and share knowledge in regards to conservation efforts on Segera and in the Laikipa.

-Segera and the Zeitz Foundation are involved in various school projects, and Segera are happy to organize a visit to the Waterbank School and the latest project the Samuel Eto Soccer Academy.

In addition to above of course enjoying the retreat and the area, which is unfenced, where there is game all year round. The Big 5 are seen, except for rhino. There is numerous plains game, and the elusive wild dog and hyena.

Time to relax at the lodge, make use of facilities

After lunch time to relax possibly take a bush walk with ranger / guide or make use of spa facilities

High tea overlooking the African savannah before embarking on afternoon / evening safari in to the reserve

Enjoy spectacular sundowner drinks overlooking a scenic area your guide will locate to watch the African sun dipping in to the horizon.

Return to the retreat and get ready for dinner.

Day notes

Breakfast before transfer to Segera Airstrip to depart with private aircraft for 30mins flight to Nairobi Wilson Airport.

Road transfer to Giraffe Manor

Afternoon visit to Daphne Sheldrick where we can arranged the inclusions of adoption of an elephant included in the costs.

Enjoy Giraffe Manor for evening at leisure.

Day notes

Early departure and to bypass the traffic issues arranged a helicopter transfer for to Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Airport.
-Giraffe Manor Area* to Jomo Kenyatta Airport

-Planned helicopter slot for take off at 06h45-07h05A so therefore have to leave Giraffe Manor at around 06h15-06h30 to transfer to location where helicopter will depart from.

Note: Helicopter will be positioned in this area the night before to ensure no delays.

On arrival at the airport met by our airport VIP manager that will fast track through the airport to check in for onward Kenya Airways flight:

KQ450 departing Nairobi 0905A with arrival Mahe, Seychelles 1315 ( not included )

Arrival in to Mahe, Seychelles where you are met with fast track services through customs and immigration.

Continue with private EC120 helicopter(s) for scenic 15 mins flight to North Island's helipad.

On arrival met by management and your assigned villa butler (s) and taken to your villa.

Day notes

Transfer off North Island by private EC120 helicopter for the 15mins flight back to Mahe to connect with onward flight arrangements.

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