Giraffe Manor
Hotel · Nairobi
Gogo Falls Road, Nairobi, Kenya
Highlights
Breakfast with giraffes, historic manor, unforgettable wildlife encounters
Breakfast with giraffes, historic manor, unforgettable wildlife encounters
"Set on leafy grounds in the Kenyan capital, this boutique property is famed for a resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes that routinely visit guests at breakfast—pok[ing] their heads through windows to accept dried grass pellets—creating a hands-on, unforgettable wildlife encounter that readers called “delightful” and “one of the best stays” of their lives." - Heather Richardson Heather Richardson Heather Richardson is a journalist based in Cape Town, South Africa. She writes about travel, conservation, and environmental science for publications such as National Geographic, Nature, BBC Future, and The Guardian. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A memorable Nairobi experience where giraffes approach the property and even lean in during breakfast, creating magical, close-up wildlife encounters that captivate children and set the tone for multi-generational safari adventures." - Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman Lauren Dana Ellman is a New York-based writer and editor who specializes in travel, lifestyle, food, and shopping content. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Giraffe Manor is a distinctive travel destination in Kenya, renowned for its unique experience where guests can have close encounters with giraffes. This venue is often the starting point for luxury safaris and provides an unforgettable interaction with wildlife." - Nicole Kliest
"Land in Nairobi, where a meet-and-greet service will speed you through the airport, then make for Giraffe Manor, 'which is famous for close encounters with its resident herd,' Rothschild says." - Leora Rothschild
"Set in a suburb of Nairobi, this 12-room boutique hotel is also a Rothschild giraffe sanctuary — the immense creatures are known to stick their heads into your bedroom window for a snack." - Travel + Leisure Editors
