Picture this: You’re blissfully asleep in your comfy four-post bed. You hear a soft rustle and quiet thump at your window. You look up, there’s a Giraffe staring back at you from the with the expression, ”good, you’re awake, now give me a snack”. Giraffe Manor is one of the only hotels in the world where you can feed a giraffe from you window. The staff is impeccable and so nice they treat you like family. “There is no schedule for anything, because you are at home”, said Barbara Coppel.

The manor is set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous Nairobi forest. The manor itself is made of stone with ivy growing up the sides reminding me of a grand historic 1930’s house. The manor is filled with big brass plumbing, from the shower-head to the doorknob and its beauty has been known to inspire writers from all over the world. Some rooms come with balcony that seem to stretch across the plains—the views are expansive. The giraffes feed from several of the rooms such as Betty, Daisy, Jock, Finch Hatton Suite, Kelly and Helen, however all the rooms are equally magnificent! This manor is perfect for a family safari trip. They really cater to people of all ages and their family rooms can sleep up to 5 people.

Each room boasts art deco pieces and fantastic views. Each room has it’s own distinct personality to match the Giraffe’s own individual personalities. But the most fascinating part of this hotel, aside from its grandeur, is its resident herd of Rothschild Giraffes. They often visit morning and evening during your meals in hope of a little treat before retiring back to their forest sanctuary. During your stay I recommend going to the AFEW Giraffe Centre to learn about these endangered creatures and it also features a guided walking tour.

Giraffe manor also offers sightseeing vehicles to take you on local excursions, including the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, where guests can meet, feed, and even adopt (OMG!!!!) baby elephants. They even had a baby rhino last year. The best time of the year to go would be June, July, and August (their winter). Of all the safaris in the world, this is a truly unique place that must be experienced to grasp all Giraffe Manor has to offer.

Photographs courtesy of the property.