Wildebeest Eco CampvsGiraffe Manor
Wildebeest Eco Camp and Giraffe Manor are both endorsed by travel writers. Overall, Giraffe Manor ranks significantly higher than Wildebeest Eco Camp. Giraffe Manor has a TripExpert Score of 90 with accolades from 7 reviews like Hideaway Report, Fodor's and The Telegraph.
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151 Mokoyeti Road West, Langata, Nairobi 00100, Kenya
From $69/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Afar Magazine "The Wildebeest Eco Camp in Langansta (a suburb of Nairobi) is one of the most beautiful places I have ever stayed at." Full review
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"This fabulous place in Langata is arguably Nairobi’s outstanding budget option." Full review
Independent "If you're on a budget, Wildebeest Camp off Ngong Road near the city centre offers the option of rooms, dorm beds, basic tents, more palatial safari tents, or camping with your own..."
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Langata Rd, Langata, Nairobi, Kenya
From $0/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Free Breakfast
- Shuttle Bus
- Laundry Service
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
Travel + Leisure "1932 ivy-covered lodge with grounds that are home to a herd of giraffes. ." 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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