Image courtesy Segera Retreat.

6. Segera Retreat, Kenya

The property: In the heart of the Laikipia Plateau, the Segera Retreat lies on 50,000 acres of preserved land, offering guests eight luxurious thatched-roof villas, all with either a private hot-tub or pool.

Eco-friendly highlights: At Segera it’s about interactive activities that give back to the community and respect the environment, whether that’s planting indigenous trees or tracking wildlife with the Conservation Unit Rangers.