Experts' Choice Award Giraffe Manor
What the experts agree on
This 1932 Scottish-style stone manor lets you feed Rothschild giraffes through windows during breakfast—an unforgettable wildlife encounter set on a private 12-acre estate near Nairobi that experts call genuinely one-of-a-kind.
“1932 ivy-covered lodge with grounds that are home to a herd of giraffes. .”
– Travel + Leisure
Fodor's "Yes, giraffes really do pop their heads through the windows and bat their improbable eyelashes at you at this stately old look-alike gabled Scottish hunting lodge." Full review
Frommer's "This is one of the most memorable places to spend a night anywhere on Earth." Full review
The Telegraph9.0
"Giraffe Manor is famous for its friendly neighbours – a herd of Rothschild giraffes that delight in sticking their long necks through the windows to be fed treats." Full review
Hideaway Report93.0
"Unique red tile-roofed stone mansion famed for its resident herd of rare Rothschild’s giraffe inhabiting a 12-acre private estate 15 miles from Nairobi." Full review
Afar Magazine "The 1932 Giraffe Manor is modeled on a Scottish hunting lodge, and its interior is grand, with a wood-paneled dining room; wide, curved staircases; and a bright breakfast room. " Full review
Condé Nast Traveler Readers' Choice Award
"No matter how many safaris you've been on, there is nothing quite as wonderful and unforgettable as having breakfast or tea with the giraffes here." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Built in 1932 in typical English style, this elegant manor is situated on 56 hectares, much of which is given over to the adjacent Giraffe Centre. As a result, you may find a Rothschild’s..." Full review
Tablet "A stately 1930s manor set on the edge of Nairobi’s indigenous forest, Giraffe Manor feels more like a scene from a film than a hotel. Ivy climbs its stone façade, giraffes wander the..." Full review
Lonely Planet "In Nairobi, Giraffe Manor provides a memorable breakfast spread before a visit to the city's park; all accommodations in the upmarket Karen and Langata areas are close to the main entrance"
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"If you've ever dreamt of the kind of African adventure where you not only gawk at animals from an open vehicle but are also woken up by giraffes poking their long necks through your..."
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Bar/Lounge
Free Internet
Room Service
Free Breakfast
Shuttle Bus
Laundry Service
Concierge
Restaurant
Family Friendly
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