Nairobi

Giraffe Manor

Overview

Share breakfast with Rothschild’s giraffes

One of the most unforgettable experiences you can have while visiting Kenya is breakfast with the giraffes at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi. This peaceful retreat is the perfect place to either start or finish your East African safari experience.

The 140 acre sanctuary is located in the lush suburbs of Langata and is home to endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. The special breakfast-time close encounters see the semi-habituated giraffes slip their heads through the windows while you’re enjoying the morning sunshine. And they’re always eager to be hand-fed.

Split equally between the historic house and new Garden Manor, 12 suites have been designed to retain the building’s original 1930’s character and celebrate its history, from the art deco bathrooms to antique furniture.

Facts

At a glance

Six rooms in the Manor and six rooms in the Garden Manor
Massage room
Orchid house
Verdant gardens

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Experiences

Breakfast with the giraffes

Sitting down to breakfast with giraffes is certainly a unique experience. You’ll either have breakfast in the main manor or in the Garden Manor breakfast room, depending on where you are staying. Their long tongues won’t be after your breakfast though, but rather dried pellets of grass, molasses and corn.
AFEW Giraffe Centre

You’ll be able to visit the AFEW Giraffe Centre which is just across the lawn from the house. Here you can learn about the rare Rothschild’s giraffe and follow a short nature trail.
Sheldrick Wildlife Trust

The nearby Sheldrick Wildlife Trust cares for orphaned baby elephants and other animals. Watch the keepers feed and interact with them. Chat to our team for exclusive experiences here.
Orchid House

This hidden corner of the manor is a delight. It is fragrant and filled with natural light. Spend some time here meditating, reading or even sketching. You may even be able to arrange a romantic candle-lit dinner among the plants.
The Garden Spa

In a peaceful section of the garden you’ll find the spa which offers a selection of restorative beauty treatments. Healing Earth products, inspired by ancient African healing traditions, leave you feeling soothed and rejuvenated.
Afternoon tea with the giraffes

Find a spot in the tranquil gardens and enjoy a leisurely afternoon tea as a giraffe or two keeps you company nearby. The tea includes a selection of cookies, cakes, sandwiches, scones and fruit platters.

Community & Culture

Through the Footprint Foundation, a number of conservation, health and education projects are supported. These benefit both the communities and the wildlife.

Conservation

The Safari Collection is passionate about sustainability and giving back. They aim to be low impact and community and conservation driven. It was originally built in the 1930s as a home, and in the 70s the new owners Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville started a campaign to protect the Rothschild’s giraffe. That legacy survives today with many of the offspring of the resident giraffes being released into the wild. Since the beginning of the project, numbers have increased from around 100 to some 1,800.

For each guest who stays at Giraffe Manor, The Safari Collection makes a donation to AFEW and their conservation projects. You can join the Giraffe Manor sponsorship programme and contribute directly to saving the gentle creatures.

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Nairobi

Giraffe Manor

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