Segera Retreat

CEDARBERG RATING

Top of Class

Overview

Segera Retreat is located on the Laikipia Plateau in it's own 50,000 acre Conservancy. Great if you want to get away from the big crowds... It is also unique in that it has both arid and savannah landscapes. Β This eco-friendly luxury lodge has wonderful views of the snow-capped Mount Kenya and the Great Rift Valley. Central to the lodge is the beautifully renovated stables. Filled with carefully selected pieces of art from both known local and international African artists. You will also find a number of striking sculptures from the private collection of Segera's owner in the botanical garden.

Six timber and thatch villasΒ peep above aΒ profusion ofΒ treesΒ and plants, one of which is a Family villa with two rooms. From their raised wooden decks you canΒ gaze out onto the surrounding savannah. If you want theΒ perfect Β midday relaxation there are swingbeds in the shade below. In addition, the sumptuous Segera House and carefullyΒ positioned Villa Segera hasΒ similar spectacular views and even greater privacy and luxury. Each villa includes in its decor, original andΒ individually selected paintings and other art from some ofΒ Africa’s most inspiring artists.

Activities including day and night game drives, guided walks are all facilitated through an experienced host and guideΒ andΒ can be tailor-made to your requirements and preferences. The lodge is located in a private game reserve of 50,000 acres and here you may see all the Big Five and also Wild Dog, Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy's Zebra.

Guests are further spoiled for choice with a spa, gym and central pool. Meals and private dining are either served al fresco or in the various reception rooms.Β The cuisine includes Segera’s own free-range beef and organic vegetables from the local vegetable garden.

At A Glance

  • Off the beaten track
  • Recommended for families
  • Garden
  • Swimming pool
  • Romantic
  • Beautiful Landscapes
  • Walking Safari
  • Wildlife

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Rooms

Segera Retreat

Standard Villa(s)

Segera accommodation consists of six private two-storey villas of wood and thatch that gaze out over the Laikipia Plateau towards the spectacular Mount Kenya. Within the privacy of the villas, a large bedroom and en-suite bathroom fill the upstairs space under spectacular timber trusses. A private sun deck in the garden offers comfortable sun loungers for soaking up the African sun and a swing bed for whiling the hours away; while a Jacuzzi bath, sunk into the deck outside the bedroom, has a pleasing vantage point.

Segera Retreat

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.