
PROPERTY HIGHLIGHTS:
- Segera Retreat is an exclusive safari lodge in the high grasslands of the Laikipia Plateau, its six timber and thatch villas raised above a profusion of botanical life to offer views towards Mount Kenya.
- Each large, en-suite bedroom has a private deck with sun loungers, swing bed and sunken Jacuzzi sunk into the deck outside the bedroom. The recently restored Farmhouse homestead, gracious Segera House and Villa Segera boast even greater privacy and luxury.
- The main area comprises the Paddock House, Wine Tower and renovated stables, complete with bar and dining room filled with contemporary African art from the Zeitz Collection.
- Dining is an experience in itself, created by talented local chefs who deliver culinary magic using organic, locally grown and free range produce. Each meal is served in a different indoor and outdoor part of the retreat.
- Guests at Segera can pick from a long list of entertainment, from classic safari game drives to enriching community visits, guided game walks and indulgent spa treatments. For the adventurous, this is ideal for helicopter safari’s or a sleep-out experience in their Nay Palad Birds Nest.
EXCLUSIVE LUXE VOYAGER VIP BENEFITS & BEST PRICE
We negotiate rates & benefits for our clients directly with the hotels’ senior management. Our rates match or in many cases are lower than the best online rate for the property. Our clients also enjoy a suite of extra VIP privileges and recognition while staying at a partner hotel.
- Complimentary room upgrade on arrival.
- Daily complimentary buffet breakfast for two.
- Up to $100 dining or spa credit per stay, and or in-house dining / spa discounts.
- Welcome amenities (wine/chocolates/fruit) and card from the GM.
- Complimentary private airport transfers.
- Complimentary roll-away bed if required.
- Early check-in and late check-out.
- Complimentary Wi-Fi.
- Enhanced recognition through VIP status at all touch points in the guest experience.
A complete or partial suite of VIP benefits will be offered, subject to the property T&C, including availability, category of room & length of stay.
ACTIVITIES:
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.
Wildlife can be viewed from 4×4 vehicles. Roaming freely though Laikipia, the area boasts the second highest density of wildlife in Kenya, including Endangered species such as patas monkeys, Grevy’s zebra and wild dog.
Set out under the African sun on foot and take in the beauty of the landscape and all the wildlife and birdlife it has to offer.
Spend time at our hides or look-out points and watch as the natural rhythms of the savannah play out before you.
With such diverse and beautiful landscapes in the greater Segera area, it would be a shame to miss taking a picnic or sundowner out in the African bush.
Visit the local community, which offers a unique opportunity to learn from and about the people of Laikipia, their centuries-old traditions and ways of life.
Spend a magical and romantic evening out on your swing bed in the botanical garden or at the cattle ranch and soak up the African night.
Enjoy regular exhibitions of locally and internationally acclaimed artists which allow you the rare opportunity to view the private contemporary African art collection of Segera’s owner.
Scenic light aircraft or helicopter flights can be arranged, offering a bird’s-eye view of the incredible landscape and insights into the ecosystem. Flying is one of best ways of appreciating the scale and diversity of the Laikipia Plateau.

Segera Retreat lies on the grasslands of the Laikipia Plateau. Six beautifully appointed villas, created from timber and thatch, are raised above a profusion of botanical life, with spectacular views onto Mount Kenya. Each villa is unique, providing complete privacy and exclusivity for the guest. The gracious Segera House and Villa Segera boast even greater privacy and luxury. The main area comprises the Paddock House, Wine Tower and renovated stables, complete with bar and dining room filled with art. The essence of Segera is as a retreat to relax and indulge either before or after you go on your safari. Wildlife is almost a secondary part of the experience. The retreat, owned by Jochen Zeitz is very much inspired by a focus on contemporary art and ideas. Use this as a base to explore the Northern Frontier by Helicopter or simply to relax, recover from jetlag or enjoy your last moments of your holiday before returning home, fully refreshed.
Dining is an experience in itself, created by talented local chefs who deliver culinary magic using organic, locally grown and free range produce. Each meal is served in a different part of the retreat. Guests at Segera can pick from a long list of entertainment, from classic safari game drives to enriching community visits, guided game walks and indulgent spa treatments. For the adventurous, this is ideal for helicopter safari’s or a sleep-out experience in their Nay Palad Birds Nest – well worth the additional cost.
Segera Retreats consists of eight villas. Five villas are raised on wooden decks comprising one bedroom with en-suite bathroom and have an outside deck. Beneath each Villa lies an outside lounge and comfortable swing-bed. There is one family villa which has one double and one twin room, each with an en-suite bathroom and a shared lounge and deck area. Beneath the Villa lies an outside lounge and two comfortable swing-beds. Segera House has a reception area, one double and one twin room each with an en-suite bathroom, a shared lounge, a raised outside deck area and private sala, garden and plunge pool.
There is a private villa attendant who is of assistance at all times. Villa Segera has one bedroom connected to an observation lounge and deck area by bridge, with a private lounge area downstairs and large pool with a private bathroom, outside shower and sunken hide. Please note that Villa Segera is available on request only.


Standard Villa
Segera has six Luxury Villas, each with commanding views across the plains to Mount Kenya in the distance and each individually decorated with handpicked original artworks chosen from Africa’s most inspiring artists. The top floor comprises a double bedroom and en suite bathroom which leads out to a sunken Jacuzzi on the deck, affording a unique vantage point. At ground level, a private deck with comfortable loungers in the garden allows you to soak up the warmth of the sun. One of the Luxury Villas is designed for families and features a double and a twin room. The perfectly positioned Villa Segera and the graceful Segera House afford even greater levels of privacy and luxury.

Family Villa
1 Family Villa comprising one double and one twin room, each with an en-suite bathroom and a shared lounge and deck area. Beneath the Villa lies an outside lounge and two comfortable swing-beds.
Each meal is a sumptuous affair at Segera, whether it is an early breakfast before you set off a game drive, a lazy post-drive poolside lunch or a romantic candlelit dinner on your private deck. Your personal attendant ensures that you are indulged at every turn. Segera’s chefs prepare international cuisine with a delightfully Kenyan twist by combining local elements and ingredients in new and exciting ways; the Wine Tower provides the perfect accompaniment to these delicious and healthy offerings.




Dining
With many fantastic indoor and outdoor settings, dining at Segera is an experience. What’s more, our internationally renowned kitchen delivers delicious healthy meals created using home-grown, organic and free-range ingredients.
Cool off in the gorgeous central swimming pool, gym or take in an indulgent treatment in the world-class spa. And as the sun sets, relax on the verandah of the beautifully restored Paddock House with a chilled glass of wine, gazing out at the endless vistas, or visit the spectacular art collection, the world’s largest collection of African art in private hands.


Pool
Pathways link the thatched, elevated villas to the outdoor swimming pools, the unique daybeds, the popular bars as well as the lounge areas.

Spa
The Segera Spa uses carefully developed products and treatments designed to relax and revitalise mind, body and soul. Signature treatments are designed around a Rock Stone Bath, the Rasul Chamber experience and a holistic facial skin care approach.

Gym
You can also burn off excess energy in the gym.
Area & Location
Area, Country
Laikipia Plateau, Kenya
Nearest Airport
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, Kenya
Local Currency
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
Time Change
GMT +3
Language
Swahili, English
Best time to go
July through February
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