Nairobi, Kenya· Nairobi
Nearest park
Nairobi National Park
Rating
4.9 (1567)
From
$800/ night
Giraffe Manor is one of the most Instagrammed properties in Africa and one of the most extraordinary boutique hotel experiences on Earth. Set within 140 acres of indigenous forest in Nairobi's leafy Lang'ata suburb, this stately Scottish-style manor house, dating to the 1930s, is home to a resident herd of endangered Rothschild's giraffes that have made the property famous worldwide. The magic of Giraffe Manor is the intimate, surreal interaction between guests and these gentle giants. Each morning, the giraffes saunter up to the manor's windows and doors, extending their long tongues through openings to accept treats from delighted guests at the breakfast table. It is an experience that has graced the pages of every major travel publication and remains one of Africa's bucket-list moments. The manor itself has been lovingly restored to reflect its 1930s heritage, with twelve individually designed rooms across the main house, the Garden Manor, and the Mead House. Each room features antique furnishings, four-poster beds, Persian rugs, original artwork, and views of either the courtyard garden or the giraffe sanctuary. Bathrooms are appointed with clawfoot tubs, locally made botanical toiletries, and heated towel rails. Beyond the giraffe encounters, the property is adjacent to the AFEW Giraffe Centre, where guests can learn about conservation efforts for the Rothschild's giraffe — one of the world's most endangered large mammals with fewer than 1,600 remaining in the wild. The manor also provides complimentary excursions to the nearby Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage and arranges visits to the Karen Blixen Museum, ensuring guests experience the best of Nairobi's wildlife and heritage.
Breakfast with Rothschild's giraffes
1930s heritage manor house
Adjacent AFEW Giraffe Centre
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust visits
Karen Blixen Museum excursions
140 acres of indigenous forest
World's most Instagrammed hotel
WiFi
Garden courtyard
Restaurant
Bar
Laundry service
Airport transfers
Library
Concierge service
In-room safe
Complimentary afternoon tea
Dining at Giraffe Manor is a theatrical experience. Breakfast with the giraffes is the highlight, served with freshly squeezed juices, Kenyan coffee, and a hot menu. Lunch is a three-course affair in the courtyard, and afternoon tea features homemade cakes. Dinner is a five-course candlelit event with wines from the manor's cellar.
Activities include giraffe feeding at breakfast and tea time, guided visits to the AFEW Giraffe Centre, excursions to the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum tours, Nairobi National Park game drives, Kazuri Beads factory visits, and Nairobi gallery and market tours.
The manor's resident herd of Rothschild's giraffes — one of Africa's most endangered giraffe subspecies — numbers around ten individuals. The adjacent Giraffe Centre runs a breeding and release program. Nearby Nairobi National Park hosts lions, rhinos, buffalo, and over 400 bird species just minutes from the city centre.
Giraffe Manor is a year-round destination as the giraffes are resident. Nairobi enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year, though June to September offers the driest and coolest weather. Booking well in advance is essential as the manor is one of the most in-demand properties in Africa.
