Giraffe Manor is owned by The Safari Collection and is an exclusive boutique hotel, set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. As one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings, Giraffe Manor has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris.
With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, guests often remark that it’s like walking into the film Out of Africa: indeed, one of its six suites is named after the author Karen Blixen.
However, the most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is its herd of resident Rothschild giraffe who visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary.
With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, guests often remark that it’s like walking into the film Out of Africa: indeed, one of its six suites is named after the author Karen Blixen.
However, the most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is its herd of resident Rothschild giraffe who visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary.
ACCOMMODATION
The hotel has 10 rooms each have their own distinct personality, elegant furnishings, art deco features and four-poster beds. There are three doubles: Betty, Lynn and Arlene; four double/twins: Daisy, Jock, Marlon and Helen; a twin/double/triple: Kelly; and two suites – the Finch Hatton Suite (double/twin/family) sleeping up to five (2 adults and 3 children), and the Karen Blixen Suite (also sleeping up to 5 – 2 adults and 3 children) which opens directly onto a courtyard and is perfect for families and wheelchair users.
TOP THINGS TO DO
If you are not to busy feeding the resident herd of endangered Rothchild giraffes, you’ll find plenty to do during your stay. You can choose to visit the acclaimed Matbronze Art Gallery and Foundry, Kazuri Beads which sells locally-made Jewellery or the Marula Studios innovative crafts complex.
Entrance fees to local attractions are additional.
- Take a guided walk in the Sanctuary, or stroll across the lawn to the nearby Giraffe Centre,
- Meet, Feed and adopt a baby Elephant at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust,
- Discover the History of the European Settlers at the Karen Blixen and Nairobi Museum,
- Enjoy afternoon tea on the Terrace, as the sun sets behind the Ngong Hills.
HIGHLIGHT
Feed the resident Rothschild giraffes from the breakfast table
N.B Giraffe Manor can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari.
Feed the resident Rothschild giraffes from the breakfast table
N.B Giraffe Manor can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari.