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Giraffe Manor
- Enjoy morning meals with endangered Rothschild's giraffes, who gracefully extend their necks into the dining area, creating an unparalleled wildlife interaction.
- Stay in a 1930s manor exuding historic charm, featuring luxurious rooms adorned with period furnishings and modern amenities.
- Support vital conservation efforts through your stay, aiding the preservation and reintroduction of Rothschild's giraffes into their natural habitats.
- Enjoy morning meals with endangered Rothschild's giraffes, who gracefully extend their necks into the dining area, creating an unparalleled wildlife interaction.
- Stay in a 1930s manor exuding historic charm, featuring luxurious rooms adorned with period furnishings and modern amenities.
- Support vital conservation efforts through your stay, aiding the preservation and reintroduction of Rothschild's giraffes into their natural habitats.
Nestled in Nairobi’s leafy Lang’ata suburb, Giraffe Manor is a boutique hotel offering an unforgettable blend of colonial elegance and extraordinary wildlife encounters. Renowned for its resident herd of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, this iconic retreat allows guests the rare opportunity to feed and interact with these gentle giants from the comfort of their rooms or over breakfast. Luxuriously appointed accommodations, lush gardens, and personalised service create an intimate and unique stay. Perfect for families and couples alike, Giraffe Manor combines timeless charm with a once-in-a-lifetime experience, making it a must-visit for discerning travellers seeking something a little different.
- Enjoy morning meals with endangered Rothschild's giraffes, who gracefully extend their necks into the dining area, creating an unparalleled wildlife interaction.
- Stay in a 1930s manor exuding historic charm, featuring luxurious rooms adorned with period furnishings and modern amenities.
- Support vital conservation efforts through your stay, aiding the preservation and reintroduction of Rothschild's giraffes into their natural habitats.
Nestled in Nairobi’s leafy Lang’ata suburb, Giraffe Manor is a boutique hotel offering an unforgettable blend of colonial elegance and extraordinary wildlife encounters. Renowned for its resident herd of endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, this iconic retreat allows guests the rare opportunity to feed and interact with these gentle giants from the comfort of their rooms or over breakfast. Luxuriously appointed accommodations, lush gardens, and personalised service create an intimate and unique stay. Perfect for families and couples alike, Giraffe Manor combines timeless charm with a once-in-a-lifetime experience, making it a must-visit for discerning travellers seeking something a little different.
Facilities
- Pool
- Bar
- Wellness Centre
- Restaurant
- Board Basis: Full Board
- The human touch
- Complete concierge service
- 24/7 out of hours contact
Room Types
Room Types
Giraffe Manor offers luxurious accommodations blending 1930s colonial charm with modern amenities. Guests enjoy elegantly furnished rooms and suites, providing unique opportunities to interact with resident giraffes in a serene, historic setting.
Marlon’s Room is a spacious accommodation with twin or double beds, an adjoining sitting room, and an east-facing balcony perfect for giraffe feeding. The room includes a master bathroom with a shower and a second compact shower and toilet, ideal for families.
- Size : 36m2
This ground-floor suite features a king bed, lofted twin beds, and en-suite facilities with a double shower. Giraffes often visit its doorway, offering unique wildlife interactions and unforgettable charm.
- Size : 74m2
The Karen Blixen Suite features two en-suite bedrooms, a lounge with a fireplace, and a spacious balcony for feeding the gentle giants. The suite includes historic furnishings gifted by Karen Blixen, blending luxury, history, and wildlife interaction.
- Size : 113m2
Location
Location
Located in Nairobi’s leafy Lang’ata suburb, Giraffe Manor offers a serene base to explore Kenya's vibrant capital and its surrounding attractions. Nearby highlights include the AFEW Giraffe Centre, where guests can feed endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, and the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, renowned for its elephant orphanage. History enthusiasts can visit the Karen Blixen Museum, celebrating the life of the "Out of Africa" author. With its proximity to Nairobi National Park, it’s perfect for a unique blend of city and wildlife experiences.
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How to get there: 45 minutes by car from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport
- The human touch
- Complete concierge service
- 24/7 out of hours contact
Dining
Dining
Giraffe Manor offers a unique dining experience, providing modern Kenyan cuisine while guests interact with the resident giraffes. Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner are all included in the rate, with the option to enjoy a meal at Daisy’s Bar and Restaurant at The Retreat for an extra cost. Private dining experiences are also available on request.
- Cuisine: À la carte
- Children's Menu: No
Daisy’s Café, located at The Retreat beside Giraffe Manor, offers vibrant, farm-to-fork dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Guests can dine al fresco or indoors, with non-alcoholic drinks included and other charges billed separately.
Daisy’s Café, located at The Retreat beside Giraffe Manor, offers vibrant, farm-to-fork dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Guests can dine al fresco or indoors, with non-alcoholic drinks included and other charges billed separately.
Daisy’s Café, located at The Retreat beside Giraffe Manor, offers vibrant, farm-to-fork dishes crafted from locally sourced ingredients. Guests can dine al fresco or indoors, with non-alcoholic drinks included and other charges billed separately.
- Cuisine: Regional
- Children's Menu: No
Reserve the Orchid House during your stay for a private dinner. This fragrant, light-filled space, home to 150 orchids, offers a serene escape for romantic candlelit dining, subject to availability.
Reserve the Orchid House during your stay for a private dinner. This fragrant, light-filled space, home to 150 orchids, offers a serene escape for romantic candlelit dining, subject to availability.
Reserve the Orchid House during your stay for a private dinner. This fragrant, light-filled space, home to 150 orchids, offers a serene escape for romantic candlelit dining, subject to availability.
Leisure
Leisure
Guests can enjoy unique wildlife interactions, including feeding endangered Rothschild's giraffes, and explore nearby attractions such as the Giraffe Centre and local craft centres. On-site amenities include a pool, gym, and tranquil gardens for relaxation.
Guests can unwind at The Retreat, a wellness sanctuary featuring an infinity pool overlooking the giraffe sanctuary, a fully equipped gym, spa treatments, sauna, steam room, and hot tub, all set in a serene garden environment.
Guests can unwind at The Retreat, a wellness sanctuary featuring an infinity pool overlooking the giraffe sanctuary, a fully equipped gym, spa treatments, sauna, steam room, and hot tub, all set in a serene garden environment.
Guests can unwind at The Retreat, a wellness sanctuary featuring an infinity pool overlooking the giraffe sanctuary, a fully equipped gym, spa treatments, sauna, steam room, and hot tub, all set in a serene garden environment.
Just a short stroll from the manor, the AFEW Giraffe Centre offers a deep dive into these gentle giants. Guests can learn about conservation efforts, feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, and experience their unique personalities.
Just a short stroll from the manor, the AFEW Giraffe Centre offers a deep dive into these gentle giants. Guests can learn about conservation efforts, feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, and experience their unique personalities.
Just a short stroll from the manor, the AFEW Giraffe Centre offers a deep dive into these gentle giants. Guests can learn about conservation efforts, feed the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, and experience their unique personalities.
Enjoy an exclusive afternoon tea on the terrace with giraffes in view as the sun sets behind the Ngong Hills. Savour delicious homemade treats, relax in the gardens, or snap a swing selfie while feeding a giraffe.
Enjoy an exclusive afternoon tea on the terrace with giraffes in view as the sun sets behind the Ngong Hills. Savour delicious homemade treats, relax in the gardens, or snap a swing selfie while feeding a giraffe.
Enjoy an exclusive afternoon tea on the terrace with giraffes in view as the sun sets behind the Ngong Hills. Savour delicious homemade treats, relax in the gardens, or snap a swing selfie while feeding a giraffe.
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