Founded by Tanya and Mikey Carr-Hartley in 2009, The Safari Collection owns a portfolio of four luxury boutique camps and lodges in the finest locations in Kenya. Tanya and Mikey are fourth generation Kenyans descended from settler families, each of which carved out their own paradise in an un-spoilt wilderness. It is this pioneering spirit from which The Safari Collection was born. The energy and passion of our dynamic team flows through everything that we do. Our authentic, first hand knowledge expands the entire region helping us to create unique, cutting-edge experiences.
Giraffe Manor is owned by The Safari Collection and is an exclusive boutique hotel, set in 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest in the Langata suburb of Nairobi. As one of Nairobi’s most iconic buildings, Giraffe Manor has extraordinary appeal, that harks back to the 1930s when European visitors first flocked to East Africa to enjoy safaris. With its stately façade, elegant interior, verdant green gardens, sunny terraces and delightful courtyards, guests often remark that it’s like walking into the film Out of Africa: indeed, one of its six suites is named after the author Karen Blixen.
However, the most fascinating thing about Giraffe Manor is its herd of resident Rothschild giraffe who may visit morning and evening, sometimes poking their long necks into the windows in the hope of a treat, before retreating to their forest sanctuary. Giraffe Manor can be booked for the night or as part of a complete tailor-made safari with The Safari Collection.