Indulge in some relaxation time at The Retreat right next door to Giraffe Manor. Here you’ll find our wellness centre with two spa treatment rooms, hot tub, steam room, sauna, swimming pool and fully equipped gym. These facilities are included in your stay at Giraffe Manor and available for you to use at any time. You’ll also find Daisy’s restaurant and bar here which has an à la carte Menu as well as cocktails and smoothies available at an additional cost.
If you’d like to venture out, then there is a lot to see and do in the area around Giraffe Manor. The Karen Blixen Museum and Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage are both nearby and offer great insights into Nairobi’s history and future respectively. There are some lovely shops nearby (including our own little gift shop at the manor), as well as various cultural attractions and artisan workshops. It is also possible to do helicopter excursions, horse riding and game drives in Nairobi National Park, the world’s only national park within a major capital city. The extras and activity page on Giraffe Manor website gives a full break down of what you can do during your stay and our duty managers will be delighted to help you plan your day around the giraffe feeding times.
You might also be interested in learning about all the community and conservation projects we support through our Footprint foundation and how you can get involved. Giraffe Manor supports the Gifted Hands Primary School in Kibera and runs a Giraffe Sponsorship Programme to help protect this threatened species. Please ask the manager if you’d like to find out more.