Giraffe Manor - Nairobi, Nairobi

Address:

55 Ndorobo Road, Langata, Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya

Description:

Giraffe Manor is Nairobi’s most iconic historical building, dating back to the 1930s, and is reminiscent of the early days of Europeans in East Africa. Whilst the building itself resonates with the past, very much present is the herd of eleven resident Rothschild giraffe who tend to visit the Manor in the mornings and evenings to greet guests and sniff out some snacks before venturing out into their sanctuary of 140 acres. From 1974, Giraffe Manor was the home of Jock and Betty Leslie-Melville, whose lifelong ambition became the preservation of this beautiful and threatened species of giraffe With just six bedrooms, Giraffe Manor is an exclusive boutique hotel catering for the discerning traveler to Nairobi. Attentive, experienced managers cater for every guest’s need, arranging sightseeing vehicles for forays around Nairobi or special excursions to find Jock, the big old male giraffe that is responsible for many Rothschild Giraffe offspring! Giraffe Manor interiors are stylish, yet in keeping with its original design that was so influenced by the fever of the day. An original Art Deco bathroom is a feature of the house that never fails to amaze. To find all this in the suburbs of an African city makes it all the more captivating.

Children: 12 and under