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said that he bought Segera in 2006, and hopes to spend three to four months of
the year there, but has just opened it to the public. There are eight guest
cottages; rates are between $880 and $1,280 per person per night.
Location:
Segera’s central location and expansive 20 000 hectares (50 000 acres) at the very heart of Laikipia ensures that it is essential to effective wildlife and habitat management for the Ewaso ecosystem as a whole, forming part of a vital migratory corridor and providing a permanent home to many endangered species.
The Retereat:
Six timber and thatch villas are raised above a profusion of botanical life in the Segera “Oasis” with its sculpture garden; their elevated wooden platforms look out onto the surrounding savannah, swing beds below providing the perfect shaded midday relaxation as well as for a night out under the stars, surrounded by the sounds of Africa.
The gracious Segera House and perfectly positioned Villa Segera boast similarly spectacular views and even greater privacy and luxury. Run on solar energy and water being sustainably harvested and recycled, the villas 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 timber trusses. A private sun deck in the garden offers comfortable sun loungers for soaking up the African sun, while a Jacuzzi bath, sunk into the deck outside the bedroom, offers a unique vantage point. Each villa includes in its décor original, individually selected paintings and other art from a range of Africa’s most inspiring artists.
Why they stand out from the rest?
Segera aims to achieve sustainability through a holistic
balance of the 4Cs, operating a tourism retreat and integrated land-use
enterprise whilst fostering community development, cultural stewardship and
biodiversity conservation. As a founding member and flagship Long Run
Destination, Segera is setting a new standard for sustainable tourism and is a
driving force in promoting and developing sustainable thinking and practise.
Segera Ranch is sustainability in action. It allows guests to ‘4C the future,’
catching a glimpse of a positive and sustainable future for all and providing
inspiration and practises for guests to take home and adopt in their own lives.
In essence, by sharing the 4Cs concept and the philosophy
of acting today for a better tomorrow, we are confident that our guests will
reconnect with nature and embrace a new way of viewing their relationship with
the natural world and other cultures.
The 4C's
1. CONSERVATION
True to its belief that biodiversity is life, Segera is
committed to biodiversity conservation and the sustainable use of
natural resources, safeguarding the integrity of the ecosystem of
Laikipia.
2. COMMUNITY
People matter to Segera, as evidenced by its extensive efforts
to contribute to and enhance the livelihood and wellbeing of its
neighbouring communities and those throughout Laikipia.
3. CULTURE
At Segera we understand that our world is culturally diverse and
therefore promoting intercultural respect and understanding is
essential to safeguarding cultural heritage.
4. COMMERCE
Commercial sustainability represents the central elements of creating long-lasting change and sustainability.
How to book them? Call us or drop us an email and we will book them for you!Content borrowed from Financial Times and www.segera.com
