Just outside of Nairobi, Kenya, is the famed Giraffe Manor, set on 140 acres of indigenous forest. Here, you can see giraffes up close and personal – literally! The small, personally hosted hotel is famous for its resident herd of giraffe! Can you imagine eating breakfast and seeing them peek their cute necks through the window?
I love the inspirational backstory: The hotel was built in 1932 by David Duncan, and in 1974, American couple Jock and Betty Melville purchased the manor as their home. At the time, Rothschild giraffes were on swiftly losing their natural habitat in the area, and were on the verge of extinction. So the Melvilles moved two of the giraffes onto their estate, where the species has lived and thrived since. The manor was officially opened to visitors in 1984.
Doesn’t that sound amazing, friends? xoxo
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Diana Mieczan says
OMG…that is totally amazing!!! Look at them…what a fantastic find,sweetie:)
Kisses and see you soon:)
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Laura says
that is simply awesome. thanks for sharing!
Dancing Branflake says
How exciting! I would love to spend just one night with them around. They are so graceful and beautiful. And have no vocal chords! So you wouldn't hear them, coming or going!
ag. says
i want to go there!!!
this looks amazing! africa is on my list of places to visit and i will definitely be looking into this when i (eventually) go. so amazing.
Noodles and Waffles says
This reminds me of the Roald Dahl book The Giraffe and the Pelly and Me.
Couture Carrie says
How fabulous!
xoxox,
CC
Ashleigh says
Wow – too cool! Giraffes are the cutest 🙂 I love how he's looking right at us in the 1st photo!
Brooklyn Book Lover says
Too bad I am afraid to fly or I would be on the next plane! 🙂
Paislea Elyse says
omg. i love giraffes. this would be so much fun! i adore this idea!!!
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emma wallace says
Oh! A trip to Africa isn't dream destination (well, one of them!) and this is marvelous!
Melissa Blake says
I'd love to roll out of bed and feed the giraffes in the morning!! 🙂
The Favour Shoppe says
Amazing!!!
Ashton King says
Amazing.
a.p. says
take me please!! giraffes are my ulitimate favorites.
a.p. says
take me please!! giraffes are my ulitimate favorites.
Melissa Blake says
hi, ap, giraffes are my favorite too!
nyc short term apartment says
That's a very unique hotel!
Hotels are the usual accommodation options for people on vacation. I spent my last vacation in New York. Apartment rental (short term or long term) is quite common in the area, so we opted for that. My friends and I definitely enjoyed the tourist attractions and clubs in the big apple.
Now, we are planning for our next trip. I'll definitely suggest the awesome place that you've mentioned in your post.
Have a great vacation!