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Giraffe Sponsorship Program2024-01-08T15:35:01+00:00
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GIRAFFE SPONSORSHIP

It is not well known that giraffes are under serious threat in many areas of Africa and their numbers have suffered a sharp decline across the continent. In recent years they have already become extinct in seven African countries and their numbers have fallen by 40% in the last 30 years. Work towards their conservation is more important now than it has ever been.

Giraffe Manor has been a breeding centre for the endangered Rothschild’s giraffes for even longer than it has been a hotel. In the 1970s there were just 80 Rothschild’s giraffes remaining in Kenya. Now, thanks in part to the careful breeding programme run at the Giraffe Centre, their numbers have reached over 1000 in the wild.  Many of the giraffes born at the manor are eventually released into the wild to grow natural populations.

It is now possible for giraffe lovers worldwide to help us ‘stand tall for giraffes’ and contribute to their protection by sponsoring one of our resident Rothschild’s at Giraffe Manor. In collaboration with The Giraffe Conservation Foundation (GCF), The Safari Collection’s Giraffe Sponsorship Programme raises funds for the conservation of these elegant and endangered mammals. 50% of each donation goes directly to the GCF, supporting their efforts to save wild giraffe species in danger. The GCF is the only NGO in the world to focus solely on the conservation of giraffe in Africa and is pioneering a sustainable future for this iconic mammal. The remaining 50% is donated to The Safari Collection Footprint, our dedicated foundation which supports several carefully chosen community and conservation projects across Kenya.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

The Giraffe Sponsorship donation is US$ 60 per person per year. Payment can be made via our secure payment portal. Once we receive your information and funds, we will send you a giraffe sponsorship package which includes:

  • A booklet detailing all the giraffe personalities at Giraffe Manor and more information on the Giraffe Conservation Foundation.
  • A Giraffe Sponsorship Certificate welcoming you to our sponsorship family.
  • An A4 photographic print of your new long-legged friend.
  • A beaded giraffe keyring made by a Samburu women’s co-operative.

We’ll stay in touch, sending you quarterly updates about Giraffe Manor, giraffe conservation and our resident giraffe family.

INTRODUCING OUR GIRAFFE FAMILY

Edd

DOB: 11 July 2011
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Giraffe Centre

FATHER 

Salma

DOB: 13 Nov 2011
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Giraffe Centre

MOTHER OF:
Jock IX

Daisy

DOB: Aug 2008
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Kigio Conservancy

MOTHER OF:
Gloria

Kelly

DOB: Est. 2000
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Lake Nakuru N.P.

MOTHER OF:
Mpopi

Jock IX

DOB: 17 Sept 2022
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Giraffe Centre

CHILD OF:
Edd & Salma

Tururu

DOB: 04 Feb 2021
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Giraffe Centre

CHILD OF:
Edd

Gloria

DOB: 20 Sept 2022
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Giraffe Centre

CHILD OF:
Edd & Daisy

Mpopi

DOB: 13 Aug 2022
PLACE OF BIRTH:
Giraffe Centre

CHILD OF:
Edd & Kelly

JOIN US

Join our Behind The Selfie social media campaign to STAND TALL for giraffes. With your help, we want to tell the story behind the lens to raise awareness about what’s really happening to giraffes across Africa. Snap a fab giraffe selfie and share on social media using #behindtheselfie. Most importantly, add a giraffe fact to help raise awareness for this iconic species.

HELP STOP THIS SILENT EXTINCTION

JOIN OUR GIRAFFE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAMME

YOUR IMPACT

Just by staying at our properties, each guest helps conserve Kenya’s wild landscapes, look after its wildlife and make a positive impact on peoples’ lives. See how your stay has contributed.

GIRAFFE MANOR

SASAAB

SOLIO LODGE

SALA’S CAMP

DISCOVER HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR FOOTPRINT INITIATIVES AND GIVE BACK

We aim to tread lightly on our planet. It is at the forefront of our minds. The Safari Collection are focused on minimising our environmental footprint. We are actively involved in projects that help to protect Kenya’s incredible landscape and wildlife for future generations.

SHOP OUR COLLECTION

At home or in the bush, we’ve lovingly chosen our favourite Giraffe Manor items.

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