Giraffe Manor & Safari in Kenya

June 20-26, 2027

an unforgettable experience with Giraffes!

This adventure is rated 1 out of 5 for difficulty but a 5 out of 5 for an all-star luxury experience! This trip includes some light activities including a city tour and optional activities at your safari camp. Aside from that, sit back and enjoy your game drives, add-on a hot air balloon experience and relax and enjoy the hospitality of Kenya. Activities are included, but optional if outside of your comfort zone.

Embark on an unforgettable adventure starting in Nairobi, where you'll visit an elephant nursery, the enchanting Giraffe Centre, and the inspiring Kazuri Beads Factory, which supports single mothers from local villages. After two captivating nights in Nairobi, we'll fly to the renowned Maasai Mara for a three-night stay in luxurious safari tents. Here, you'll experience the thrill of morning and afternoon game drives, when the wildlife is at its most active. You can also choose to hike to a stunning waterfall or immerse yourself in the culture of a local village.

The pinnacle of our journey awaits on the final night with an exclusive stay at the iconic Giraffe Manor, a boutique hotel renowned for its unparalleled wildlife interactions and exquisite hospitality. Nestled within 12 acres of private land in a 140-acre indigenous forest, this historic manor is home to a resident herd of Rothschild’s giraffes. These gentle giants often grace the manor with their presence, poking their long necks through the windows in search of treats, creating magical moments you'll cherish forever.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to dine with giraffes and experience the perfect blend of adventure, luxury, and conservation. Don't miss out on this enchanting experience!

A safari vehicle with tourists and a guide on an outdoor safari in a grassy, wooded area.
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People gathered around a picnic table outdoors under a large tree, with military vehicles and a blue sky with clouds in the background.
Group of people standing in front of a small airplane on a grassy field under a clear blue sky.
Group of people in a hot air balloon basket taking a selfie during sunset over a grassy field.
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ITINERARY

    • Welcome to Kenya! Meet your fellow travelers at the Nairobi airport where your private transportation will whisk you away to the comfort of the Sarova Panafric Hotel. 

    • Since most flights arrive late in the evening, we've left this day free for you to settle in and relax.

    • If you arrive earlier in the day, you’ll have a free morning!

    • Enjoy dinner at a restaurant of your choice this evening.

    • After a hearty breakfast at the hotel, our adventure begins with a half-day tour exploring Nairobi.

    • Today we begin with a visit the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Nursery. Their mission to protect wildlife and preserve their habitats in East Africa began over 45 years ago. They are best known for their Orphan’s Project, the first and most successful elephant orphan rescue and rehabilitation program in the world. Today we will have the chance to visit their Nairobi Orphanage where we will learn about their conservation work and have an opportunity to watch their baby elephants enjoy a midday mud bath and milk feed. 

    • Next on today’s tour includes a special stop to visit a place that empowers single mothers and disadvantaged members of Kenyan society through employment, the Kazuri Beads Factory. The mission of the factory is to provide sustainable jobs for local women and also contribute to the fair trade market.

    • After we will make our way back to the hotel where the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy and relax.

    • Later that evening we will enjoy a delightful welcome dinner at the hotel together.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

      Women Who Explore will be making a donation to the the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust on behalf of the group and sponsoring a baby elephant, rhino and giraffe in the sanctuary.

    • After breakfast, our driver will take us to the airport where we will take a domestic flight to the iconic Masai Mara!

    • Upon arrival we will be greeted by our private transfer where we will be taken to the Instinct of the Mara camp.

      This camp is hidden in an unspoiled corner of the Olderkesi Conservancy in eastern Africa. The conservancy includes 7,600 acres in the secluded southeast of the Maasai Mara.

    • Once we arrive, you have time to settle into your premium safari tent and beautiful views from your veranda. 

    • We will gather at the mess tent to enjoy lunch before embarking on our first official game drive this afternoon. On game drives we will encounter antelope, buffalo, zebra, wildebeest, giraffes, elephants, rhinos, lions, leopards, cheetahs and more! The chance of seeing the Big Five in one day is particularly good here.

    • Our day ends with dinner and down time to relax at one of the cozy lounges or around the fire pit with spectacular views of the waterhole.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Our morning begins early as we load up into our open roof jeeps for a day exploring the African bush. 

    • We will enjoy the early morning searching for Africa’s iconic wildlife in their natural habitat.

    • We will make stops to enjoy a picnic breakfast and lunch along the way. 

    • After our morning safari and exciting animal encounters, we will make our way back to camp where you’ll have the option to hike to a nearby waterfall to take a dip in the natural swimming hole.

    • The day ends with an afternoon game drive while we enjoy the evening sunset safari.

    • The rest of the evening is yours to relax in a cozy lounge or wind down by the fire pit before snuggling into bed.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Today our safari experience continues.

    • On our drive today we will stop to enjoy a picnic breakfast and lunch in the bush, soaking in the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife that call the Maasai Mara National Reserve home.

    • The property also offers an opportunity to enjoy a guided bush walk or birding opportunities, take a dip at the waterfall, or take some down time to relax on the veranda.

    • Tonight you will enjoy dinner at the mess tent. After take a walk and enjoy a sundowner at a nearby hill offering splendid views of the Maasai land, wind down with a drink on your veranda, or enjoy the mysterious noises of the bush as you relax by the fire pit.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • After breakfast at the camp, bid farewell to the Maasai Mara.

    • We will transfer to the airstrip for your scheduled flight back to Nairobi. 

    • Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to the iconic Giraffe Manor. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to interact with these goofy, graceful beings up close on an incredible overnight experience. 

      The Giraffe Manor its on 150 acres of indigenous forest where the giraffes roam freely. It’s where the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife (AFEW) began its efforts to save the endangered Rothschild’s giraffe back in 1970 when only an estimated 80 giraffes remained. At that time, the AFEW began a breeding program where the Manor is now located, and in the past 50 years the Rothschild’s population has increased to over 1000 giraffes.

    • Your stay at the Giraffe Manor includes one night shared accommodations in one of the charming rooms in the Garden Manor. The Garden Manor is the newest edition to the property. Built in 2011 it was constructed as a replica of the Giraffe Manor which it sits next to. Like the Giraffe Manor, the Garden Manor’s six rooms enjoy views overlooking the sanctuary offering the same giraffe experience.

    • Once we arrive at the Manor, you’ll have time to check into your room before we enjoy lunch on the terrace. For those who would like to visit the Giraffe Center, there will be an opportunity to learn about the wildlife conservation efforts of this amazing organization based in Nairobi. Here you can take a short walk on their nature trail along the Gogo River to an amazing viewpoint of the Ngong Hills. Back at the Giraffe Center, we’ll get up close and personal with our new tall friends, and if you’re lucky, you might even get a giraffe kiss! 

    • After we will head back where the rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy the Manor’s facilities including the swimming pool, steam room, sauna, hot tub and gym. Around 5 p.m. we will gather on the Manor’s terrace for afternoon tea and hopefully a visit from the resident giraffes as they like to visit in search of treats.

    • You’ll also enjoy complimentary house drinks, wine and champagne during your stay at the Manor.

    • Tonight we will enjoy dinner together at the Garden Manor.

    • Meals included: Breakfast, lunch and dinner

    • Breakfast at Giraffe Manor is a MAGICAL experience, where guests are treated to the charming company of Rothschild's giraffes. As you enjoy your morning meal, these graceful giants peek through the windows, eagerly awaiting a treat and offering their gentle nuzzles in return. With intimate dining rooms designed to ensure everyone can interact with the giraffes, it's a magical and heartwarming encounter that will leave an indelible mark on your memory.

    • As check-out time approaches at 10 a.m., we bid farewell to Giraffe Manor.

    • There will be a group transfer to the airport, where your departure flights await.

    • As we always say, this is not a farewell, but a "see you later." As you make your way home or on to your next destination, travel safely.

    • Meals included: Breakfast with Giraffes!

Woman feeding a giraffe outside a brick building with large windows and greenery.
A group of people sitting around a large dining table in a bright room with large arched windows and a chandelier overhead, enjoying a meal together.
A woman on a swing reaching out to a giraffe in a park with a house and trees in the background.
A woman in a light blue shirt sitting at a dining table inside a house, feeding a giraffe through a large window. The giraffe is reaching inside to eat from her hand, with a scenic outdoor view of trees and grass in the background.
Interior of a cozy tent with draped fabric ceiling, wooden furniture, and sofas with red and patterned pillows, hardwood floor, and a cabinet with glassware in the background.
A long dining table set with plates, glasses, napkins, and cutlery inside a large tent with candles, overlooking a scenic outdoor landscape at dusk.
Four people standing outdoors in a grassy area with trees in the background, including one woman with light skin and three men with dark skin, smiling and posing for the photo.
A giraffe standing on a small patch of grass in front of a brick building with multiple windows and lush greenery.
A cheetah walking across a grassy plain in a savanna landscape with trees and a mountain in the background.
Group of women at Ngorongoro Conservation Area at Serengeti National Park, Tanzania, posing with a sign and holding a blue banner that reads 'Women Who Explore'.
A leopard walking on grassy ground near bushes and trees in a natural setting.
Group of women with two golf carts outdoors holding a blue sign that says 'Women Who Explore,' surrounded by grass and a cloudy sky.
Six people sitting and standing in a green off-road vehicle in a grassy landscape with hills in the distance.
Four lions resting and sitting among tall grass and bushes in the wild.
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  • $8,595 double occupancy.

    Only one single occupancy upgrade available for this trip.

    If you are traveling solo, you will be assigned roommates upon request.

    A deposit is due at booking to hold your spot with regular monthly payments. Additional payments may be applied to the trip balance prior to payment due dates.

  • • 2 nights at a beautiful 4-star luxury hotel in the heart of Nairobi with a swimming pool

    • 3 nights in a premium secluded safari tents at the stunning and remote Instinct of The Mara Lodge. Tent includes a private en-suite bathroom and private veranda.

    • 1 night at the famous, sought after, magical Giraffe Manor in the Garden Manor rooms

    • Domestic flights from Nairobi to Mara and from Mara to Nairobi (2 one-hour flights)

    • Private group airport transfers to and from Nairobi’s International Airport - Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)

    • Half day tour of Nairobi visiting the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust Elephant Orphanage, the Giraffe Center and the Kazuri Beads Factory

    • Game drive en-route from Mara airport to Instinct of Mara camp

    • Personalized service at the Instinct of Mara camp from their concierge team, guides, chef, and drivers with the ability to design our group’s day-to-day itinerary to enjoy an epic safari experience

    • 3 afternoon and 2 morning game drives in custom 4×4 vehicles with open roof hatches exploring different routes in the Olderkesi Conservancy and the Maasai Mara National Reserve

    • Private guide and driver for game drives during the stay at the Instinct of Mara and during your safari drives

    • Enjoy picnic breakfasts and lunches in the bush during your game drives

    • Enjoy guided bush walks, bird watching tours and visit a waterfall with a swimming hole during your free time at the Instinct of Mara camp

    • Relax with sundowners where you are treated to drinks, appetizers and incredible sunset views

    • Night game drives from sundowners on the way back camp

    • Enjoy evenings relaxing by the fire pit overlooking a watering hole at your safari camp

    • 3-hour breakfast experience at the Giraffe manor where you can feed and interact with the Rothschild’s giraffes

    • Welcome and farewell dinners, all breakfasts along with all meals while at the Instinct of Mara camp and the Giraffe Manor; in total this includes 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners

    • All drinks except champagne and premium wine and spirits.

    • A donation to the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust to adopt and sponsor a baby elephant, baby rhino and baby giraffe. Each guest picks an animal they’d like to sponsor.

    • All park entrance fees, government taxes, and levies

    • Trip checklists, detailed packing list, training guide, and pre-travel support provided in a private Facebook and/or WhatsApp group.

    • Pre-trip Q&A Zoom call to meet your fellow travelers, trip host and ask any questions.

    • WWE Swag to sport on your adventure!

    • Small group; maximum of 12 women + your trip host

  • • International Flights to/from Jomo Kenyatta Airport (NBO)

    • Gratuities for guides and drivers (at the discretion of the client)

    • Airport transfers outside of designated times, dates, and meeting location

    • Masai Mara Hot Air Balloon Experience

    • Alcohol, additional beverages, snacks and meals as noted above. Premium alcohol and any additional meals, snacks, etc. not included in the full board at the resorts

    • Spa services available at resorts

    • Any additional excursions or activities not included in the above itinerary

    • Visa if applicable and any pre-travel medical expenses such as immunizations or required Covid-19 testing 

    • Travelers insurance to cover medical expenses while traveling abroad (proof of insurance required)

    • Personal expenses not included in the itinerary such as additional accommodations, transportation, meals, souvenirs, etc.

  • Sarova Panafric - Nairobi - A 4-star luxury offering a tranquil oasis in the heart of Nairobi, blending contemporary comfort with authentic African charm. Nestled amidst lush gardens, this elegant hotel provides a secluded retreat from the bustling city, the property offers an on-site swimming pool, fitness center, sauna and steam and spa.. With its warm hospitality, modern amenities, and rich cultural ambiance, Sarova Panafric promises a truly memorable stay to begin your African adventure! .

    Instinct of Mara - Maasai Mara -A luxury, secluded safari camp tucked away on a corner of the 7,600 acre Olderkesi Conservancy which is part of the Maasai Mara. With only 9 tents on site, you’ll experience untouched nature during your stay in this beautiful, animal-rich area of Kenya. Not only will you enjoy the opportunity to see incredible wildlife, including the Big Five, you’ll also have time to enjoy the property's additional activities and hike to their private waterfall for a swim. You’ll be staying in a double occupancy premium safari tent with an en-suite bathroom and private veranda.

    Giraffe Manor - Nairobi - One of the most unique places to stay in the world and known as the “most unforgettable bucket-list breakfast in the world”, a stay at the Giraffe Manor is an experience you don’t want to miss! You’ll be staying in one of the Garden Manor rooms located on 12 acres of private land within 140 acres of indigenous forest where the resident Rothschild’s giraffes roam freely. The giraffes are known to visit mornings and evenings poking their long necks into windows in hope of a treat. On-site you will also be able to enjoy The Retreat’s amenities including a swimming pool, sauna and steam room, fitness center and spa.

  • Welcome to the Garden Manor rooms at Giraffe Manor, exclusively reserved for our group's unforgettable stay. With a total of 6 cozy rooms, each offering a unique bed configuration, your comfort is our priority. As part of the extraordinary Giraffe Manor experience, 3 of these rooms boast open windows or doors, providing the rare opportunity to feed giraffes as they pass by. To ensure fairness and shared enjoyment, guests in these rooms will be required to kindly extend their hospitality by allowing access to fellow guests in rooms without direct giraffe access. While encounters with these gentle giants are not guaranteed, the Manor strives to orchestrate magical moments for all their guests to cherish.

    The Rothschild’s giraffes are wild animals and the Manor cannot guarantee what sort of interaction you will have with them, if any at all. The Manor is a lovely old home full of old-world charm and history; the giraffes are the icing on the cake of what is already a very special experience. Although the Manor cannot guarantee how the giraffes will behave, it is highly unusual that guests would not experience some degree of interaction with them. The giraffes can be fed from some of the bedroom windows and they have become accustomed to feeding through the dining room windows at breakfast which they do more often than not. As the giraffes roam freely, encounters on the property can happen any time of the day at any locations on the property including the pool.

    The conservancy is composed of over 140+ acres, which is the equivalent of approx. 113 football fields, of indigenous forest on which the giraffes browse for natural food sources as well. Typically the giraffes feed naturally more than they do on pellets as they each require approximately 65 kgs (143 lbs) of food per day. Only a few kilograms of pellets are used to feed the giraffes every day and they choose to visit the manor only when and if they want. As much as they enjoy the pellets, they only have access to them during 12 of every 24 hours and tend to wander off when they have had enough. The amount of pellets we use is strictly regulated as the giraffes’ health and ability to reproduce is everyone’s top priority.

    Many of the giraffe that are born here are returned to the wild to repopulate areas where the species has already gone extinct. The giraffes are not here solely to interact with guests and have not been trained or domesticated in any way; it is simply a fortunate advantage of the breeding program that the giraffes enjoy being fed by visitors.

    Whilst it is not possible for guests to reserve specific tables for breakfast, we can assure you that everyone will have the opportunity to feed the giraffes during the breakfast service and we always do our best to make sure all guests get the photographs they want. Our breakfast dining rooms are small and the giraffes come in far enough for everyone to have meaningful interactions. In general, guests who stay in the Main Manor will have breakfast in the Main Manor sunroom and guests who stay in the Garden Manor will have breakfast in the Garden Manor dining room.

  • All meals will be provided as noted in the itinerary. Please reach out to the trip host after booking if you have any food allergies/sensitivities. We always do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions but cannot make any guarantees.

    This trip also includes all beverages except champagne and premium wine and spirits.

  • This trip requires a minimum number of ladies to register in order for it to be confirmed. Once the trip reaches the minimum participant number, you will receive a trip confirmation email and a link to be added a private Facebook group just for trip guests. In this group further trip details will be provided along with pre-travel support. Please let us know if you do not have or use Facebook (see contact information below).

  • Due to the nature of this trip, there is a special cancellation policy in place. The reservation is not changeable or refundable at 10 months out from the trip start date (November 5, 2026).

    If this trip does not reach the minimum number of guests to be confirmed, your deposit and any payments will be 100% refundable or transferable.

    Please see our Terms of Service.

  • Women Who Explore guests will be required to follow the local Covid-19 guidelines and requirements as set forth by the local governing body of the destination being visited.

  • Travel (and medical) insurance is required for anyone traveling on a Women Who Explore adventure. Your insurance should include adequate protection for overseas medical treatment, evacuation/repatriation, your baggage and equipment and the specific activities involved on your adventure. Your insurance policy should also include specific Covid-19 cover, including cancellation and curtailment cover if you or a close relative are diagnosed with Covid-19.

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  • Please note that the itinerary provided for your adventure is subject to change. While we strive to adhere to the proposed plan, unforeseen circumstances such as weather conditions, safety concerns, or other factors beyond our control may necessitate adjustments to the itinerary. We prioritize your safety and enjoyment throughout the adventure, and any modifications made will be done with careful consideration. We will make every effort to inform you in advance of any changes and provide suitable alternatives to ensure a fulfilling experience.