Giraffe Manor
Share an Elegant Hotel with Its Very Tall Residents
Giraffe Manor is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest and is only 12 miles from Nairobi city center. Built in the 1930s, this luxury boutique hotel has maintained all the charm of the era and is now famous for its resident herd of Rothschild Giraffe. Giraffe Manor offers you an unparalleled experience of the giraffes, with them vying for your attention at the breakfast table, the front door and even your bedroom window. Giraffe Manor is also home to many other characters including warthogs, bushbuck, dik dik and more than 180 species of birds. Accommodation at Giraffe Manor is varied and stylish. Giraffe Manor consists of two buildings, the Main Manor (built in the 1930s) and the Garden Manor (constructed two years ago). The Main Manor has six en-suite luxury bedrooms and the Garden Manor has six en-suite luxury bedrooms. The Karen Blixen Suite and The Finch Hatton Suite are both ideal for families. The property is located beside the AFEW giraffe centre, a two-minute walk from the Manor. Sightseeing vehicles can be arranged for local forays around the Langata area. The cost of the driver and vehicle is included in the rate. Guests may need to share a vehicle depending on demand and availability and entrance fees to local attractions are not included. Local excursions include: Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, Kazuri Beads, Matt Bronze, Utamanduni market and Marula Studios.
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Accommodation Details
- Price: From $0 per person per night
- Location: Eastern Africa, Kenya
- Amenities: Cell Phone Coverage, Ensuite Bathrooms, Hairdryer, Laundry Included, Local Drinks Included, Recharge Facilities, Wi-Fi
- Type: Hotel
- Age Minimum: 0 years old
- # of Beds: 24 beds
- Included: Accommodation, meals, house wines, house soft drinks, house beers, house spirits, laundry, Wi-Fi, entrance to the AFEW Giraffe Center, airport transfers
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Additional Cost: Champagne, luxury spirits & select wines, massage treatments, late departure, Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage, Karen Blixen Museum, Nairobi Museum, Nairobi National Park, Craft Center Shopping, curio shop items, scenic helicopter tours
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Craft Center
The thriving craft center in Nairobi is an incredible place to find some African culture to take home. The surprisingly skilled artisans create all sorts of items, from small trinkets to very ornate works of art.
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Curios/Fine Art Shopping
Bring a Little of Africa Home
Bring home a piece of Africa, whether it's a small momento or an incredible piece of art that captures how you feel in this incredible environment.
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Daphne Sheldrick Elephant Orphanage
A Sweet Elephant Interaction
The Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage is located in a secluded area of the Nairobi National Park, where orphaned baby elephants amongst other animals are taken care of by a dedicated team of conservationists. The orphanage is run by Daphne Sheldrick, the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder Warden of Tsavo East National Park in Kenya from its inception in 1948 to 1976. Daphne Sheldrick was the first person in the entire world to successfully hand rear newborn fully milk dependent African Elephant orphans, something that spanned 28 years of trial and error to achieve. By the year 2004 the Trust had successfully saved and hand-reared over 55 infant African Elephant calves, two from the day of birth. ...show less
The Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage is located in a secluded area of the Nairobi National Park, where orphaned baby elephants amongst other animals are taken care of by a dedicated team of conservationists. The orphanage is run by Daphne Sheldrick, the wife of the late famous Naturalist, David William Sheldrick who was the founder Warden...show more
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Educational Excursion
Learn fascinating facts and understand the bigger picture. Knowledge can make safari viewing even more enthralling.
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Giraffe Center
Meet Africa's Tallest Inhabitants
African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya limited (AFEW (K) LTD) also known as the Giraffe Center was founded in 1979 by the late Jock Leslie- Melvile, a Kenyan citizen of British descent and his wife the late Betty Leslie Melvile an American citizen. Jock’s extra ordinary vision of creating an educational institution in conjunction with rescuing the endangered Rothschild giraffes resulted in the present day Giraffe Center that has become a World famous Nature Education Center. The Giraffe Center is a Non-Profit organization whose main objective is to provide conservation education for school children and the youth of Kenya. All education programs are offered to them free of charge. The Giraffe Centre derives 90% of its funds from the entrance fee collected and from the sales in the gift shop and teahouse. Therefore, by visiting and/or making purchase from the gift shop and teahouse you have contributed towards conservation education to the Kenyan youth. The endangered Rothschild giraffe breeding program started with the inception of the Giraffe Center back then in 1979. The giraffes breed naturally in an approximate 120 Acreage of land and the young calves born at the center are introduced back into the wild at the age of 2years. The giraffes at the center are closely observed and monitored by AFEW staff and when need be their natural diet is supplemented with Lucern Grass, salt blocks and carrots. Ever since the breeding started, the center has handled over 50 Rothschild Giraffes and most of them have been introduced back into the wild in selected Kenya’s protected areas. ...show less
African Fund for Endangered Wildlife Kenya limited (AFEW (K) LTD) also known as the Giraffe Center was founded in 1979 by the late Jock Leslie- Melvile, a Kenyan citizen of British descent and his wife the late Betty Leslie Melvile an American citizen. Jock’s extra ordinary vision of creating an educational institution in conjunction with...show more
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Outdoor Dining
A lunch or dinner out in nature is one of the hallmarks of a luxury African experience. Your connection to the landscape is undisturbed and the food tastes even more special in this most wonderful of settings.
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Photo Specialty
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Scenic Helicopter Flight
Buzz above the scenic landscape and get a bird's-eye view of wildlife. A scenic helicopter flight is a unparalleled way to experience Africa.
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Spa Service
Treat yourself to a spa service. It's a great way to feel civilized in between wild experiences.
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Sundowner
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