Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi’s most distinctive luxury hotels, best known for the Rothschild’s giraffes that roam the property and regularly approach the manor during breakfast and afternoon tea.
Located in the peaceful Karen area of Nairobi, the property combines a historic country house atmosphere with a very unusual wildlife experience. Guests may have giraffes approaching the windows, terraces and breakfast areas, creating close encounters that are difficult to find at a conventional safari lodge.
Giraffe Manor is particularly suitable for couples, families and travellers who want to add something special to the beginning or end of a Kenya safari.
What Is Special About Giraffe Manor?
The main reason to stay here is the opportunity to interact with the resident giraffes while staying at the property.
Breakfast is the signature experience. Giraffes may stretch their heads through designated windows looking for treats while guests are having breakfast. Depending on the room and giraffe movements, guests may also encounter them from balconies or windows.
The giraffes remain animals with their own behaviour, so particular encounters cannot be guaranteed.
The property also provides access to the neighbouring Giraffe Centre, where guests can learn more about Rothschild’s giraffe conservation.
How Many Rooms Does Giraffe Manor Have?
Giraffe Manor is a very small property with only 12 individually designed rooms and suites.
They are divided between:
Historic Manor: 6 rooms in the original manor house dating from the 1930s.
Garden Manor: 6 rooms in the newer section designed to complement the style of the original house.
Because there are so few rooms, availability can be much harder to secure than at a normal Nairobi luxury hotel.
How Much Does Giraffe Manor Cost?
Giraffe Manor is one of the most expensive accommodation experiences in Nairobi.
Indicative rates can start around:
Superior Room: From approximately $1,272 per person per night
Family Suite: From approximately $1,957 per person per night
Superior Family Suite: From approximately $2,175 per person per night
Depending on the room, season and occupancy, the final cost can be substantially higher. Large family suites can cost several thousand dollars per night in total.
These prices should be treated as indicative only. We confirm the current rate and availability for your exact travel dates before booking.
What Is Included?
Giraffe Manor operates more like an all inclusive luxury experience than a standard Nairobi hotel.
Rates generally include:
• Accommodation
• Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner
• The famous breakfast experience with the giraffes
• Selected house wines, beers, spirits and soft drinks
• Laundry
• Entrance to the neighbouring Giraffe Centre
• Selected chauffeured transportation within the Karen and Langata areas
• Taxes and service charges
Any private Nairobi excursions, airport transfers outside the included service area or additional premium services should be confirmed separately when arranging your stay.
Is Giraffe Manor Worth It?
If you are choosing it purely as somewhere to sleep in Nairobi, there are much less expensive luxury hotels.
Giraffe Manor makes sense when the giraffe experience itself is part of the reason for travelling.
For guests who value unusual wildlife encounters and are comfortable with the high price, it can be an excellent addition to a Kenya safari. For travellers prioritising safari days, larger rooms or overall value, we may recommend spending the money on a higher quality safari camp instead.
Booking Recommendation
Giraffe Manor has extremely limited capacity and popular dates can sell out far in advance.
If Giraffe Manor is important to your Kenya itinerary, we recommend checking availability before finalising the rest of the trip rather than assuming we can add it later.
We can check your dates, confirm the most suitable room and include Giraffe Manor as part of your complete Kenya safari itinerary.
