Where is Giraffe Manor and how do I get there?

In Nairobi’s leafy Langata suburb, within a 140 acre forest sanctuary. Typical transfer times are about 30 minutes from Wilson Airport and 40 to 90 minutes from Jomo Kenyatta International, depending on traffic.

How does the giraffe experience work?

Endangered Rothschild’s giraffes often join breakfast and the afternoon high tea at around 5 pm, creating a whimsical window side encounter that is unique to the manor.

How many rooms are there and what facilities are included?

There are 12 rooms across the historic Manor and the Garden Manor, some with family friendly layouts. Expect Wi-Fi, inclusive laundry and the option of spa treatments in a peaceful garden room.

What can I do nearby?

Walk to the AFEW Giraffe Centre, or add Nairobi National Park game drives, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant nursery and the Karen Blixen Museum. Private dining and hosted teas at the manor round out relaxed days.

When is the best time to visit and are there closures?

The manor usually closes from mid April to mid May. We align stays with your flight timings and onward safari plans for a smooth start or finish to your journey.

Giraffe Manor

Set on 140 acres of indigenous forest in Nairobi’s Langata suburb, Giraffe Manor is a 1932 stately home turned boutique hotel, home to endangered Rothschild’s giraffes. Twelve rooms split between the historic Manor and Garden Manor; some with family layouts. Classic interiors, Wi-Fi and inclusive laundry meet a whimsical wildlife experience: giraffes often join breakfast and high tea at the windows and terrace. Convenient access from JKIA and Wilson simplifies arrivals and departures for guests.

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Family loft room at Giraffe Manor with spiral staircase and mezzanine, ideal Nairobi stopover hotel

Quick facts
12 rooms
Langata, Nairobi
140-acre forest
Giraffe feeding
High tea 5 pm

Giraffe waiting at the arched dining room window for pellets at Giraffe Manor Nairobi Kenya

Sunrise at Giraffe Manor with giraffes on the lawn and a garden swing in Nairobi Kenya

Highlights & Activities.

Meet and feed the rare Rothschild’s giraffes at breakfast and during afternoon high tea (from 5 pm). Stroll next door to the AFEW Giraffe Centre or unwind with spa treatments in the garden room. Add Nairobi National Park game drives, the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant nursery visit, and the Karen Blixen Museum. Explore the manor’s lawns and sanctuary paths, enjoy private dining and hosted teas, and relax with Wi-Fi and included laundry. Transfers from JKIA and Wilson can be arranged to suit your onward safari plans. Children are warmly welcomed.

Betty suite at Giraffe Manor with balcony terrace and four poster bed, luxury boutique hotel in Nairobi

Region information.

Nairobi’s Langata suburb blends leafy neighborhoods with conservation landmarks. Giraffe Manor lies within 140 acres of indigenous forest at an altitude of about 1,787 m, with warm days and cool evenings. The city hosts the world’s only national park inside a capital: Nairobi National Park, a short drive away, with four of the Big Five. Nearby, visit the AFEW Giraffe Centre, David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant nursery, and Karen Blixen Museum. Typical transfer times: Wilson Airport ~30 minutes; Jomo Kenyatta International 40–90 minutes depending on traffic. The manor closes mid-April to mid-May.