Imagine the following setting: delicious breakfast in a beautiful colonial-era mansion and a giraffe is sticking its long neck through the window to be fed treats - daily routine at Giraffe Manor!

Giraffe Manor is famous for its friendly housemates, a herd of habituated Rothschild giraffes, which regularly peer in through the wide windows. With only twelve guest rooms this place is an exclusive and intimate boutique hotel, well suited to a night or two before or after a safari. The 10 rooms and 2 family suites, all en-suite, are split amongst the Historic Manor and the Garden Manor.

As one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings, Giraffe Manor has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s. Elegant interior, lush green gardens, sunny terraces and beautiful courtyards; staying at Giraffe Manor almost feels like walking into the film Out of Africa and indeed, one of the rooms is called after the author Karen Blixen.

Giraffe Manor is located in the upmarket Langatta suburb around 10km to the southwest of Nairobi. Set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest.

The drive from Giraffe Manor to the international airport is about 40 minutes; the drive to the local airport Nairobi Wilson takes about 20 minutes.

There is a good range of activities in the area, notably the world famous Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, the Karen Blixen and Nairobi Museums. However, the main attraction is definitely getting up close to the magnificent giraffes while basking in the comforts of a gorgeous 1930's manor house.

Guest sightseeing vehicle is available, free WIFI, Massage therapist on site.

SwissAfrican Travel Service
Dammstrasse 27
8702 Zollikon
Zurich, Switzerland


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