Kenya Photographic Safari
Experience the Kenyan wilderness with acclaimed wildlife photographer Graeme Purdy as your expert guide, lending his expertise and assisting you in producing a collection of truly breathtaking images.
From 10500 per person
Giraffe Manor Kenya
A unique family home opened into a private retreat set in 12 acres of private land, 5,800ft above sea level. Initially built in 1932, Giraffe Manor came under new ownership in the 1970s when some highly endangered Rothschild giraffes were taken in as part of a conservation project run by the AFEW (African Fund for Endangered Wildlife).
Since then, the Rothschild giraffes have thrived, alongside warthog, dik dik, waterbuck and hundreds of bird species such as weaver birds, sunbirds and hornbills. Giraffe Manor is the only place in the world where you can share your breakfast with a giraffe as they feed from the windowsills. Children of all ages are welcome at Giraffe Manor.
Giraffe Manor Location
Giraffe Manor is located in the suburbs of Nairobi just 20km from the city center, with superb views of the Ngong Hills.
Giraffe Manor Accommodation & Facilities
- The building is beautifully furnished in its original colonial style inspired by 1930s décor.
- 12 double rooms, each with a large comfortable 4 poster bed, antique furnishings, and spacious art-deco bathrooms.
- The Karen Blixen suite is ideal for families and opens straight onto the giraffe sanctuary.
- There is a living room, sunroom, and beautifully wood panelled dining room all traditionally styled with elegant features.
Giraffe Manor Activities
- Head to the Giraffe Centre, originally a breeding center for endangered Rothschild giraffes, now driven towards helping Kenyan school children.
- Visit the Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage – a small charity working to rehabilitate baby elephants and rhinos.
- Other activities in Nairobi (link to Nairobi page) include visits to the Karen Blixen Museum and Kenyan National Museum and the colourful Maasai Market.
Giraffe Manor Dining
- Experience breakfast with unique guests in the bright and airy dining room.
- Enjoy lunch against a backdrop of roaming giraffes and the Ngong Hills, or delight in an afternoon tea out on the lawn.
- Dinner is exquisite European cuisine served in the candlelit teak panelled dining room.
- If you are looking for something a little more intimate, private dining options are also available in the romantic Orchid House.
Giraffe Manor Availability
Giraffe Manor is one of the most exclusive hotels in Africa, normally booked up a year or two in advance.
Kenya Safaris
Big Cats & Game Safari
Enjoy a tailor-made safari to Kenya taking in the big cats and game of the Masai Mara Reserve. After catching a flight here, you will be able to spot game en route during your transfer to Naribor Camp. Due to the stunning location of the camp there may even be a number of resident game wandering through the grounds as you arrive.
From 9500 per person
Luxury Kenya Safari
Take in the best of Kenya in ultimate luxury. Head up to the Laikipia Plateau for exclusivity and adventure, spending your days exploring the vast terrain on game drives, nature walks, camel safaris or on horseback. Finally head to the iconic Masai Mara and stay here or in one of the surrounding private conservancies.
From 21500 per person
A stay at Giraffe Manor offers a truly unique and exclusive boutique experience, and a bucket-list breakfast experience alongside the world's tallest mammals. Once a highly endangered species, the Rothschild's giraffe has now successfully increased in numbers in the wild. Giraffe Manor has been a part of a breeding programme that has contributed to this. Built in 1932, giraffes have been roaming the manor's lawns since the 1970s when the first orphaned Rothschild’s giraffe was adopted.