About
Segera Ranch, also known as Segera Retreat, is an ultra-luxurious and sustainable safari destination located in the heart of Kenya's Laikipia Plateau. Situated approximately 40 kilometers northeast of Nanyuki, it lies between the majestic Mount Kenya to the east and the awe-inspiring Great Rift Valley to the west. The retreat spans a vast 50,000-acre private game reserve, characterized by a unique blend of arid and savannah landscapes, diverse wooded savannahs, grasslands, and four permanent and seasonal rivers including the Suguroi, Mutara, and Kiboko. Key natural features include a beautiful cascading waterfall, towering Cathedral Acacias along riverbanks, and scattered Fig Trees. The high altitude of 1,700 to 1,800 meters ensures a malaria-free environment.The ranch is a haven for diverse wildlife, offering sightings of the Big Five—lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, and buffalo—along with rarer species such as the African wild dog, reticulated giraffe, Grevy’s zebra (the world's largest living horse species), Jackson's hartebeest, and patas monkey. Segera is also a critical black rhino conservation sanctuary, having successfully translocated a founding population from the nearby Ol Pejeta Conservancy. Birdlife is abundant, with species like the kori bustard, tawny and crowned eagle, and eastern yellow-billed hornbill. Guests can engage in a wide array of activities, including day and night game drives, guided walking safaris, camel walks, and helicopter excursions to Mount Kenya, the Great Rift Valley lakes, or Lake Turkana. The retreat also offers unique experiences such as art appreciation at its gallery (a satellite of the Zeitz Museum of Contemporary Art Africa), tours of its sculpture garden, back-of-house tours showcasing solar farms and recycling systems, spa treatments, and the distinctive "Nay Palad Bird Nest" sleep-out experience.Segera's ethos is rooted in regenerative luxury, with every stay contributing to projects that unite the community and engage youthful minds, ensuring a light environmental footprint and an empowering ripple effect. The property, once the private home of the founder of Puma, is owned by the Zeitz Foundation and actively supports the Global Long Run Initiative for cheetah, wild dog, and black rhino conservation. Its commitment to sustainability is evident through large solar installations, recycled and harvested rainwater systems, and homegrown vegetables used in its cuisine. Accommodation consists of ten lavish villas, including Garden Villas, the signature Segera House, and the secluded Villa Segera, each offering luxurious interiors, stunning views, and a dedicated villa attendant.
