Nairobi’s most distinctive wildlife stay
Giraffe Manor is not simply a hotel with giraffes nearby. A resident herd of endangered giraffes moves through the 12-acre private estate and surrounding sanctuary, approaching the manor at breakfast and afternoon tea for the encounters that have made the property internationally famous.
The 1930s manor house sits within 140 acres of indigenous forest in Langata and retains the atmosphere of a private country house. Its small scale is fundamental to the experience.
Historic Manor and Garden Manor
There are 12 individually designed rooms across two buildings. The original Historic Manor has six rooms and dates from 1932. Garden Manor, built in 2011 using reclaimed period materials, has a further six rooms and mirrors the character of the original house.
The room mix includes nine superior doubles, one triple superior room and two family suites. Giraffe encounters are offered to guests in both houses.
The giraffe experience
Breakfast and afternoon tea are the signature moments, when giraffes may stretch their long necks towards the windows and terraces in search of treats. These are wild animals and interactions happen on their terms, which is part of what makes the experience so unusual.
Guests also have access to the neighbouring Giraffe Centre and can learn more about the conservation work behind the experience.
The Retreat
Next door, The Retreat adds a 21-metre infinity pool, gym, sauna, steam room, hot tub, spa treatments and Daisy’s Café. It provides welcome downtime between the manor’s wildlife encounters and Nairobi excursions.
Good to know
Demand is exceptionally high. The Historic Manor is primarily reserved for guests combining Giraffe Manor with other Safari Collection properties, while Garden Manor is open more broadly. Remaining rooms can sometimes be released closer to travel.
Highlights
- Resident herd of giraffes
- Breakfast and afternoon tea giraffe encounters
- 12 rooms across Historic and Garden Manor
- 12 acres of private grounds within a larger forest sanctuary
- Access to The Retreat’s pool and wellness facilities
- Close to the Giraffe Centre and other Langata attractions
Why we like it
It is famous for good reason, but the best part is that the experience has more depth than the photographs suggest. Conservation, the history of the house and the intimacy of the property make it far more than a novelty overnight stay.
Contact Private Hideaway Escapes as early as possible for Giraffe Manor availability and advice on combining it with a wider Kenyan safari.
