Giraffe Manor, a 1930s manor house on the edge of Nairobi's Giraffe Sanctuary, is one of the most photographed properties in East African travel — resident Rothschild's giraffes, an endangered subspecies, regularly reach their heads through the dining room windows at breakfast, a genuinely unscripted daily occurrence rather than a staged photo opportunity.
Quick facts
- Location: Nairobi, adjoining the Giraffe Sanctuary
- Rooms: A small number of suites in the original 1930s manor house
- Distinctive feature: Resident endangered Rothschild's giraffes that interact directly with guests
- Best for: An opening or closing night in Nairobi, not a multi-night safari stay
Why Giraffe Manor stands out
Giraffe Manor's giraffe population is part of a genuine conservation breeding programme for the endangered Rothschild's subspecies, not a tourist attraction built around already-wild animals. Given its Nairobi location and very limited room count, most itineraries include one or two nights here as bookends to a longer safari circuit rather than as the main destination.
Frequently asked questions
How many nights should I book at Giraffe Manor?
Typically one or two, as an arrival or departure bookend to a longer Kenya safari rather than an extended stay.
Do the giraffes actually approach guests, or is it staged?
They're genuinely free-roaming within the adjoining sanctuary and approach windows on their own; the interaction isn't staged, though isn't guaranteed on any individual visit.
Giraffe Manor is a popular addition to our Kenya safari itineraries.