Giraffe Manor

Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel, owned by The Safari Collection. Often referred to as one of the most Instagrammed properties in the world, Giraffe Manor is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. Giraffe Manor is one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings. The historic manor house has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris. With its stately facade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, guests often remark that it’s like walking into the film Out of Africa: indeed, one of its twelve rooms is named after the author Karen Blixen. One of the most fascinating things about Giraffe Manor is its resident herd of Rothschilds giraffes who may visit morning and evening, poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary. Giraffe Manor can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari with The Safari Collection.

The Retreat at Giraffe Manor

Located on the same forested sanctuary as Giraffe Manor, The Retreat provides an exquisite wellness experience for Manor House guests as well as a day room facility for guests of The Safari Collection portfolio who require a stopover in Nairobi. Located just 80 metres to the left of the Main Manor, it shares the same tranquil outlook over the forested giraffe sanctuary.

Cocoon yourself in wellness with our sauna, steam room and hot tub. Dispel jet-lag with a gym workout. Nourish yourself with a lazy al fresco lunch from our nutritious selection of homemade snacks and meals. Recline on the breezy rooftop garden. Glide through the Retreat’s infinity pool and glimpse a giraffe. Indulge in an afternoon nap in one of the Retreat’s sumptuous day rooms. It’s easy to while away the hours here. For visitors departing on late night flights, this is the ideal place to be as both the international and domestic airports are within easy reach.

This is a space where relaxation comes easily. Giant archways frame leafy green views against a backdrop of birdsong and a sense of having escaped the city. Four first-floor bedrooms provide peaceful sleeping spaces for those wishing to rest pre and post-travel. Guests are NOT able to stay overnight at The Retreat or visit Giraffe Manor, however the en-suite bedrooms can be booked for the day and provide ultimate comfort alongside our wellness centre. Sink into comfortable beds and enjoy calming leafy views out onto forested gardens. Lovingly named after Giraffe Manor’s youngest giraffes at the Manor, each day room is subtly different in size and design but all have balconies with twin or double bed options and an additional day bed. Huge walk-in rain showers flooded with natural light from above, ample room for reorganising luggage and space in which to relax come as standard. Waridi’s Room and Nandi’s Room have open plan bathrooms with a separate toilet, whilst Lily’s Room and Alizeti’s Room have doors separating the bathrooms.

Facilities are free to overnight guests in residence at Giraffe Manor, excluding spa treatments, food and drinks.