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 When
you first arrive in Africa, or as a marvellous last night farewell, this
is perhaps the most delightful, unique and heart-warming place you will
ever stay.
Giraffe Manor is a 1930's stone building with soaring two-storey
entrance hall and sweeping staircase, it is located on forested land
just 16 kms from Nairobi. It is a beautiful home but what makes it
completely unique are the rare Rothschild giraffe that live in the
garden and come calling on the house, peering in upstairs and downstairs
windows and doorways.
A limited number of guests can stay at the House, which is quite grand
but not at all imposing. There is a stylish sort of lived-in feel about
the place and the five bedrooms are each furnished differently.
Pre-dinner drinks gathered around the drawing room fire will give you a
chance to ask your hosts, Bryony and Rick Anderson, all about this
unusual place.
During the day you need only shake a bucket of horse pellets and perhaps
Lynn or Jock or one of the other members of the giraffe family will come
share morning or afternoon tea with you.
Facilities :
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The
Giraffe Manor is known around the world for its elegance, warm
hospitality and remarkable Rothschild giraffe. The Giraffes redefine the
concept of Africa's countryside living.
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Exclusive,
spacious and elegant, it is the only place in the world that you can
feed giraffes from your second floor bedroom window, over the lunch
table, and at the front door. Guests can feed and photograph the giraffe
and the Warthogs at the Manor, and also wander through the adjoining
primeval forest to view the bushbuck, dik dik, and more than 180 species
of birds.
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At the
Giraffe Manor, you will be a guest in a unique family home. Rick and
Bryony Anderson have created the perfect private retreat with their rich
blend of warm accommodations, highly qualified staff, and one of Kenya's
finest kitchens.
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In the
graceful living room, the cheerful 'sun room', and the distinctive
wood-paneled dining room, the traditional elegance of the house's 1930s
origins meet the more refined comforts of today.
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The
Giraffe Manor offers 5 double bedrooms, immaculately furnished in the
style of their day, with large four-poster beds, antique furnishings and
striking art deco bathrooms.
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Two of the
rooms convert to a family suite, while the rear of the house has a large
extension ideal for older children.
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One of the
main bedrooms boasts the original furniture from Karen Blixen's
guestroom, and is hung with wildlife paintings by her famous cook,
Kamante.
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The second
floor offers beautiful views over the surrounding forests and the
distinctive peaks of Blixen's beloved Ngong Hills.
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The
Giraffe Manor is a Mecca for famous people who include names like,
Margaret Mead, Walter Cronkite, Brooke Shields, Richard Chamberlain,
Steve Sondheim, Lee Remick, Johnny Carson, Mick Jagger and Jerry Hall -
and many other titled notables.
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Giraffe
Manor serves as a perfect alternate accommodation to the traditional
Nairobi city hotels when visiting the capital city of Kenya during your
African safari overnight, Kenya countryside vacation or even on a
business trip.
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