Luxury Lodges · Laikipia, Kenya
Segera Retreat
Overview
Segera is a big five oasis of green thinking in vast, thriving Kenyan wildlands.
As pioneers of regenerative luxury every stay contributes to projects that are changing the game, uniting the community and engaging youthful minds. Our guests can rest assured that their stay has a light footprint and an empowering ripple effect. Everything about a Segera adventure feels good. There is a spirit of invention here from the artworks that transport your thoughts to the blossoming tropical gardens that root you to the warm Kenyan soil. Your local guide has grown up breathing in this sweet air and their knowledge of the birdcalls, botanicals and wildlife will romance you - you'll have a Kenyan safari that will ignite new embers in your heart.
Accommodation: Segera is a wildly luxurious, private retreat for up to 36 guests in 10 villas with extraordinary views, wildlife and experiences.
Placed strategically for privacy throughout the lush botanical sculpture gardens and retreat grounds there are 5 beautifully styled Garden Villas and 5 private homes: Segera House, Villa Segera, Greenhouse, Garden House, and the Farmhouse. Each villa and home has luxurious, contemporary interiors, and beautiful views and is engineered to be ecologically sensitive.
Meandering pathways link the villas together and lead routes towards the spa and gym, Rasul steam tower, and the large saltwater pool. The Stables, Wine Tower, and Paddock House are wonderful dining venues and you’ll also find the C4C Exhibition Centre, the Segera shop for curios and curiosities, and our creative studio.
Purpose: Segera shares the holistic “4C” philosophy of balancing Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. Every stay with contributes to the creation of a beautiful, sustainable relationship between the community, the wildlife, the landscape and the people who want to explore the region.
Suites & Rates
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Family Garden Villa
One raised Family Garden Villa with thatched roof and wooden veranda looking out across Segera’s savannah plains and roaming wildlife. Luxurious interiors feature large stone showers, extra-large beds and billowing linen mosquito nets, while...
Farmhouse
The Segera Farm House 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...
Garden House
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...
Garden Villa(s)
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...
Garden Villas
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...
Segera Greenhouse
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. Soft flower-printed linens, layered...
Segera House
Segera House, is an elegant double-storey villa with 3 ensuite master bedrooms and a gorgeous private pool. Delightful views of grazing wildlife from the patio and bedroom balconies add to the intimate home-away-from-home safari...
Villa Segera
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...
Details
Good to know
Accommodation & amenities
Balcony / Deck, Bath, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Dressing Gowns, 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
Languages spoken
Dutch, English, French, German, Hindi, Swahili
Ideal for
Adventure, Birding, Fishing, Flora, Gourmet, Hiking, History & Culture, Indigenous Culture / Art, Leisure, Nature, Relaxation, Shopping, Sports, Star Gazing, Wildlife, Wine
On-site activities
Bird Watching, Catch-and-release Fishing, Cooking Courses, 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)
Services
24-hour Security, Credit Card Facilities, Disability, Laundry Service (Available), Laundry Service (Complimentary), Private Vehicle (Available), Room Service
Nearby activities
Catch-and-release Fishing, Cultural Tours
Property facilities
Activity Desk, Bar, Barbeque Facilities, Battery Charging Facilities, Eco Friendly, Internet Access (Complimentary), Library, Malaria Free, Mobile Connectivity, Pool, Restaurant, Spa, Vegetarian
Location
Where you'll be
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Segera's 4Cs Concept: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce
Segera's 4Cs Concept: Conservation, Community, Culture and CommerceSegera is inspired by a balance of 4 core concepts that we call the 4Cs: Conservation, Community, Culture and Commerce. Your stay with us directly helps support our 4C projects from solar farms and beading co-operatives to award winning Waterbank Schools and the female anti-poaching rangers academy.Our mission is to create a beautiful, sustainable relationship between the community, the wildlife, the landscape and the people who want to explore the region - we call this an eco-sphere. Every stay here contributes to making this vision a solution for the long run.
Activities
What you can do
Art Tours
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 visit the C4C exhibit opposite the Spa to find out more about the artworkand ethos or request an art tour with an expert.
Community Experiences in the Greater Segera
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 a local Samburu Manyatta and 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 found within it and around it. ?
Dining Experiences
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.?
Field patrol with Anti Poaching Unit & Sniffer Dogs
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.
Game Drives
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 helpedestablish vital elephant corridors.
Guided Nature Walks
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. ?
Segera Wellness
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.?
Spend a night in the NAY PALAD Bird Nest
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 beingin 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.
Sundowners and Picnics
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.
The Centre for the 4Cs Tour
This interactive experience allows you to learn about the activities on Segera and beyond. Part natural history museum, part art museum, part dreamer’s exhibition, a comprehensive tour will inspire you about the possibilities of holistic sustainability.
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