Giraffe Manor

The most unforgettable bucket list breakfast in the world: Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, owned by The Safari Collection and often regarded as one of the most instagrammed properties ever! Located in the leafy green suburb of Karen in Nairobi, and set within 140 acres of indigenous forest, this is an experience like no other.

 

The manor itself originates from the 1930s and is one of the country’s most iconic buildings. There are six rooms in the original manor house which was built in 1932 and another six in the Garden Manor which was created a whole 78 years later using reclaimed materials and a replica design. All rooms are individually themed and decorated with elegant interiors, antique furniture and art deco bathrooms which have successfully retained the property’s colorful past and charming history. The result is an exclusive boutique hotel and one of the most sought after places to stay either before or after your Kenya safari. 

The highlight of the manor and one of the main reasons it is usually booked out months in advance, is the endearing resident herd of Rothschild giraffes who poke their long necks through the floor to ceiling windows, while you are having breakfast, in the hope of a cheeky treat! They tend to visit both morning and late afternoon, before retreating to their forest sanctuary for the night. 

 

There is so much to do in Nairobi and you may feel as though company with the manor’s towering friends is enough entertainment and excitement but should you wish to venture out to explore the other attractions on offer, the options are limitless. Spend time with orphaned elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, take a step back in time to the life of Out of Africa’s Karen Blixen and her home which is now the Karen Blixen Museum, or head to the local market where you can pick up crafts and souvenirs. If your international flight time allows it, enjoy a top notch dining experience at the best restaurant in town - The Talisman.