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Nay Palad Bird Nest, Laikipia | Timbuktu Travel
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Nay Palad Bird Nest

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About Nay Palad Bird Nest

A unique bush sleep-out with panoramic views, and five-star comfort
A hundred and fifty kilometres due north of Nairobi, surrounded by Kenya's magnificent Laikipia plateau, lies Segera Retreat. To its east rises Mount Kenya; to the west, the renowned Great Rift Valley. This region, with its landscape alive with woodlands, grasslands and gorgeous riverbeds, is fast making a name for itself as the place for bespoke, authentically African safaris. Segera has teamed up with a local designer and travel specialist to create the riverside Nay Palad Bird Nest, which gives guests an opportunity to sleep beneath the stars, albeit in supreme luxury – in an avant-garde but uber-comfortable bird's nest.
Laikipia , Kenya
From $2.1K per person/per night
Safari
1 Rooms
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The property

The cylindrical nest was built using sustainably sourced raw materials, mainly wood and branches woven together by community workers. The structure has three levels – a fully equipped bathroom at ground level, a bedroom above it, and a top-storey multi-purpose deck surrounded by a 'nest' – a thick tangle of woven tree branches. From the summit, the 360-degree views of the plains and the nearby river are phenomenal. Enjoy your evening and morning picnic here, lounging on giant egg-shaped cushions.

The rooms

Stairs on the structure's outer wall lead to the bedroom, with its wood-slatted glass-less windows. Inside, the large bed has locally woven blankets, embroidered pillows, and generous mosquito netting. From the rug on the floor, a woven eagle meets your gaze. But the real bird's-eye view is from the top deck, which can accommodate a second bed if you wish to sleep beneath the stars, or bring the kids. The bathroom has hot showers and a flush loo.

Activities

Game drives and walks are conducted from Segera Retreat, so your guide will drop you off at the nest just as the sun nears the horizon. Head to the top deck for your sumptuous picnic dinner, complete with a dozen lanterns and champagne. Your gourmet breakfast picnic will be delivered to you just after sunrise. Then it's back to Segera to search for the wild creatures, including rare species like Grevy's zebra, wild dogs, black rhino and reticulated giraffe.
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How do I book Bird Nest?

Bird Nest can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Bird Nest or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Bird Nest?

Stays at Bird Nest start from around $2.1K per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

Nay Palad Bird Nest

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Laikipia

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