Close-up of a male lion's face with amber eyes and a full mane in Segera

Conservancy · Laikipia, Kenya

Segera

A family-owned former ranch of 50,000 acres in Laikipia, now run for wildlife, with a single retreat.

Photo: Segera (Crookes and Jackson) Scroll

The destination

From ranch to sanctuary.

Segera calls itself a legacy of Kenyan ranching in the foothills of Mount Kenya, now a private sanctuary of 50,000 acres in Laikipia County. It is family owned.

Its one place to stay is Segera Retreat, ten villas set in a garden, with contemporary African art across the property.

At a glance

Type
Private land run for wildlife
Size
50,000 acres
County
Laikipia
Ownership
Family owned
Stays
Segera Retreat, ten villas

In the destination

Ways to explore.

Cushioned seating and a netted bed on an open wooden deck at sunset at Segera RetreatPhoto: Segera

Segera Retreat arranges activities for its guests.

  1. Sleep under the stars

    Segera offers nights out on sleep-out beds and a star-deck, as well as stargazing tours.

  2. Art and solar tours

    Tours take in the art collection and the solar installations on the property.

  3. Walk with a herbalist

    One of several slower experiences, alongside community tours, fishing and meditation in the wild.

When to go

The conservancy through the year.

July to March

The high season in KWS guidance for Kenya's parks, when shorter grass can make wildlife easier to see. Sightings are never guaranteed.

April to June

The long rains. KWS says most park roads may need four-wheel drive at this time.

All year

KWS describes Kenya's central highlands as cool and the north as hot and dry, so pack for warm days and cool evenings.

Source: Kenya Wildlife Service.

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Dirt vehicle tracks through Maasai Mara grassland, with topi and impala grazing among the bushes

Africa, Private & Personal

Thinking of Segera?

Tell us how you like to travel, and we will plan a stay that balances wildlife, art and slower days.

Email
enquiries@etanasafaris.com
Phone & WhatsApp
+254 795 887765
Office
The Piano Building, Brookside Drive, Nairobi
Your enquiry is answered personally by the family.
Photo: Shafiq Jagani, Maasai Mara
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