The Giraffe Manor

$1,413 - $1,554

per person sharing

At A Glance

$1,413 - $1,554

Per Person Sharing

Destinations
Nearest Airport

Wilson Airport

Children Under 12 Welcome

Accommodation Highlights

In the forested area of the lush enclave of Karen
Intimate guesthouse with old-world charm
Feed the Giraffes at breakfast
Scenic trails through the forest and abundant birdlife
Delicious, home-style meals with strong Kenyan influences
Visit the nearby Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum

Overview of The Giraffe Manor

Kenya, Nairobi

Situated within 140 acres of indigenous forest and playing host to resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffe, The Giraffe Manor offers an experience incomparable to any other. The building dates back to the 1930s and is modelled on a Scottish hunting lodge, creating a charming, yet luxurious place where animal lovers will enjoy every moment of interacting with giraffe and exploring the forest.

You find the friendly giraffes in the most unsuspecting places, like the breakfast table or your room window, vying for your attention and checking out what’s on your plate. Relax on the verandah where you can hand feed these friendly long-necked beauties. Activities include forest walks to see the variety of bird species and rare animals found here, visits to the AFEW Giraffe Centre and the Karen Blixen Museum.

 

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Bookings & Pricing

Competitive Rates For Unforgettable Experiences

1 Jan 2026 - 31 Dec 2026

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

1 Jan 2027 - 31 Dec 2027

Fully Inclusive (All Meals, Selected Beverages)

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Highlights & Activities

What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
In the forested area of the lush enclave of Karen
Intimate guesthouse with old-world charm
Feed the Giraffes at breakfast
Scenic trails through the forest and abundant birdlife
Delicious, home-style meals with strong Kenyan influences
Visit the nearby Giraffe Centre and Karen Blixen Museum

Animal interactive experience

Day tours

High tea on offer

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Rooms at The Giraffe Manor

Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
  • Karen Blixen bedroom suite.

Historic Manor - Karen Blixen Suite

Located in the Main Manor, the spacious Karen Blixen Suite comprise two bedrooms, a lounge area, and two separate and en suite bathrooms. A large balcony gives you access to feeding the giraffes.

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Garden Manor - Finch Hattons Suite

The Finch Hatton Suite is located in the Garden Manor and features a king-size bed, in-room fireplace, and an en suite bathroom equipped with a large shower, bathtub and double vanities.

General Facilities

The elegant sitting room is a wonderful place to relax at tea time, as it has large windows to let the afternoon light in and you can enjoy beautiful views of the giraffes and the surrounding sanctuary.

The large verandah and terraces are the best place from which to hand feed the friendly giraffes and you can also admire the Ngong Hills from this tranquil position.

Child friendly

Laundry service

Private balcony or deck

Restaurant

Wi-Fi available

Dining

Breakfast is served in the sun room, where the enormous windows are flung open to welcome the giraffes as they poke in their long necks to see what’s on your plate.

Dinner, on the other hand, is a more elegant affair and you start your evening with drinks in the drawing room in front of a crackling fire. From here you can choose to enjoy your meal either by candlelight in the dramatic wood-panelled dining room or at your own table under the stars with the glow of lanterns on the terrace.

Tuck into delicious home-cooked meals that feature many traditional flavours and cuisine but with tasty, contemporary flair.

Expert Opinion

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Anja Naude

Anja Naude

Africa Safari Expert

Wow - how amazing to be able to feed and come so close to these tall and uniqe animals! Apart from being able to feed giraffes the Manor is really beautiful. Rooms are all unique and individually done and if you stay in a front facing room you might just be able to feed a giraffe from your room!

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Traveller Reviews

  • ND
    Nicolas Diaz
    traveler

    The Giraffe Manor was spectacular, the service there was exceptional. We were greeted by Tony and he gave us a tour and explained everything. The amount of time spent there was just right, I can see that spending too much time there can get a little boring, but it is highly recommended. Melanie and I love exploring dishes from all over the world so we asked if they could make something more traditional during our stay there. They made us kachumbari, ugali, chapati, and nyama choma. I also enjoyed quite a bit of South African wine and Procera (Kenyan gin).

  • KS
    Kristen Spittler
    traveler

    Giraffe Manor was better than I could have dreamt. I fell in love with those giraffes. It was so magical. I can't put into words what it's like to open the curtain to the window at 5:30am and see a giraffe staring in. I got a little teary-eyed when we had to leave.

  • JE
    Jeanette Edmonds
    traveler

    On our final full day, we went to Giraffe Manor. Because the Air Force wouldn't let the plane fly, we had to wait an hour or more before we could take off. When we got to Wilson Airport, there were some traffic problems, and it was 2:00 when we finally arrived at Giraffe Manor. We felt quite rushed as we were served lunch right away and then tea on the deck to meet the giraffes. It would have been nice to have a bit more time and be less rushed. However, the reasons for our delay were beyond anyone's control.

    We were thrilled to find that we were in Helen's room where the giraffes came to the windows in the morning wanting to be fed. We then went downstairs to have more giraffe encounters which were amazing. Although it was obviously a particular routine for the interaction between giraffes and guests, it was amazing.

    The retreat was wonderful and a great place to relax before our flight to London. However, we did wish we had arranged to go to the National Animal Orphanage and Giraffe Centre.

  • SB
    Sue Bainbridge
    employee

    I stayed at the Garden Manor, which is positioned slightly behind the main manor, but still has wonderful views of the courtyard and the property. Built in exactly the same style as the main manor, it has 6 rooms, which I felt had a fresher feel, and where slightly bigger.

    One can only feed the Giraffes from three of the rooms in the Garden Manor, namely Finch Hutton Suite, Helen & Kelly. It has its own dining room, which also attracts the giraffes over breakfast. Overall I think this is a delightful property to sell – the food was excellent, the staff exceptional and of course the giraffe’s obliging. Please remember you can only book the Garden Manor if you combine it with one of the other properties in the collection.

  • CL
    Crystal Lucas
    traveler

    We had a blast at Giraffe Manor. I do wish we would have stayed two nights. It was such a beautiful and perfect place I would have loved to have more time to just enjoy it.

  • EC
    Eloy Cantu
    traveler

    This was top notch, what an amazing way to conclude our Africa trip. This hotel was so elegant and dreamy, we could stay and live there forever. The house is so warm, charming and luxurious, we felt like we were in a movie. The service and staff here were also amazing, always trying to make our stay the best stay, and they achieved it. Our room was beautiful, the main house and common areas were also so cozy.

  • IG
    Isabel Gamboa Nosti
    traveler

    Giraffe Manor was one of the most amazing days of the trip. The hotel is lovely, the staff go beyond to ensure you have a nice stay and get great pictures. The food is super good, but the most amazing part are the giraffes. You cannot even believe that they are knocking on your bedroom window to get food, or stealing your breakfast! BEST WAY to begin our honeymoon.

  • RS
    Robin Schiendelman
    traveler

    We LOVED giraffe manor. We are so happy we added the second night. The afternoon tea with the giraffes was even better than breakfast! The ambiance of the Manor was so cool and the food was really really good. It was a great way to begin our trip.

  • WD
    Walid Dagher
    traveler

    The Giraffe Manor facility and the intimacy with the giraffes will all remain in our memories forever.

  • JU
    John Utting
    traveler

    Giraffe Manor is a really good start to a trip.

  • CT
    Cindy Tonnessen
    traveler

    ‘The Giraffe Manor – OMG! I LOVED kissing the giraffes! I think I could have stayed there for several days and just relaxed on that beautiful property. I loved the sundowner time when the giraffes came to join us…’

  • JS
    Jay Soczka
    traveler

    The Giraffe Manor was an awesome way to begin. It was everything as advertised and then some.The interactions with the giraffes from our room to the breakfast room to the afternoon feedings was an extraordinary experience.The staff was so personal and took care of us with exceptional service.

  • BT
    Beatrice Thiollier
    traveler

    The Giraffe Manor was a very good surprise with their Scottish manor setting and, of course, the giraffes having breakfast with you.

  • JB
    Jason Brown
    traveler

    From the start we were very impressed with the staff and facilities. The room was perfect for our family with plenty of space for everyone. The private dining room and shared sitting area were all a delight. The staff was absolutely fabulous and first class and the meals were very good. Loved having the giraffes poke their heads in for breakfast! This was a true treat!

  • KP
    Kathy Peters
    traveler

    Our experience at Giraffe Manor could not have been better!

  • IN
    iASE-Anja Naude
    employee

    Wow – how amazing to be able to feed and come so close to these tall and uniqe animals! Apart from being able to feed giraffes the Manor is really beautiful. Rooms are all unique and individually done and if you stay in a front facing room you might just be able to feed a giraffe from your room!

  • SF
    Sarah Fox
    traveler

    Giraffe Manor – In terms of the Giraffes, was out of this world, the service and staff were excellent and we were treated to luxury. The food was excellent. Breakfast was excellent.

  • GB
    Gisele Bijok & Kim Dredge
    traveler

    Our trip was great. Had an awesome time. The highlight for me was The Giraffe Manor – what an awesome place. If I could afford to live there for a month, I would. It was unbelievable. Loved everything about it.

ND
Nicolas Diaz
traveler

The Giraffe Manor was spectacular, the service there was exceptional. We were greeted by Tony and he gave us a tour and explained everything. The amount of time spent there was just right, I can see that spending too much time there can get a little boring, but it is highly recommended. Melanie and I love exploring dishes from all over the world so we asked if they could make something more traditional during our stay there. They made us kachumbari, ugali, chapati, and nyama choma. I also enjoyed quite a bit of South African wine and Procera (Kenyan gin).

KS
Kristen Spittler
traveler

Giraffe Manor was better than I could have dreamt. I fell in love with those giraffes. It was so magical. I can't put into words what it's like to open the curtain to the window at 5:30am and see a giraffe staring in. I got a little teary-eyed when we had to leave.

JE
Jeanette Edmonds
traveler

On our final full day, we went to Giraffe Manor. Because the Air Force wouldn't let the plane fly, we had to wait an hour or more before we could take off. When we got to Wilson Airport, there were some traffic problems, and it was 2:00 when we finally arrived at Giraffe Manor. We felt quite rushed as we were served lunch right away and then tea on the deck to meet the giraffes. It would have been nice to have a bit more time and be less rushed. However, the reasons for our delay were beyond anyone's control.

We were thrilled to find that we were in Helen's room where the giraffes came to the windows in the morning wanting to be fed. We then went downstairs to have more giraffe encounters which were amazing. Although it was obviously a particular routine for the interaction between giraffes and guests, it was amazing.

The retreat was wonderful and a great place to relax before our flight to London. However, we did wish we had arranged to go to the National Animal Orphanage and Giraffe Centre.

SB
Sue Bainbridge
employee

I stayed at the Garden Manor, which is positioned slightly behind the main manor, but still has wonderful views of the courtyard and the property. Built in exactly the same style as the main manor, it has 6 rooms, which I felt had a fresher feel, and where slightly bigger.

One can only feed the Giraffes from three of the rooms in the Garden Manor, namely Finch Hutton Suite, Helen & Kelly. It has its own dining room, which also attracts the giraffes over breakfast. Overall I think this is a delightful property to sell – the food was excellent, the staff exceptional and of course the giraffe’s obliging. Please remember you can only book the Garden Manor if you combine it with one of the other properties in the collection.

CL
Crystal Lucas
traveler

We had a blast at Giraffe Manor. I do wish we would have stayed two nights. It was such a beautiful and perfect place I would have loved to have more time to just enjoy it.