Giraffe Manor

Giraffe Manor 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.

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.

The hotels 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 Suit (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.

If you are not too busy feeding our resident herd of endangered Rothchild giraffes, you’ll find plenty to do during your stay. The top 5 things to do include sharing your breakfast with a giraffe, Taking a guided walk in the sanctuary or visit the giraffe centre, meet, feed or adopt a baby elephant at the David Sheldrick wildlife trust, visit a museum or enjoy afternoon tea on the terrace. In addition to our top 5 things to do, you and 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.

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.