Giraffe Manor is a stately gem set on 12 acres that evokes the opulence of a 1930s Scottish hunting lodge
I couldn’t help but be intrigued by Giraffe Manor in Nairobi.
Since its inception, more than 50 giraffes have been born and returned to the wild. Through initiatives like the Giraffe Sponsorship program it has raised more than US$100,000 for conservation efforts. Collaborating with the African Fund for Endangered Wildlife and the Giraffe Conservation Foundation, the manor actively safeguards the world’s tallest mammal.
Famished after our long trek, we’re looking forward to lunch in the outside courtyard. I notice the intricate details of the place settings: charming giraffe-themed charger plates and napkin holders, and even the water carafe is shaped like the hoofed, graceful giant. The decor isn’t overpowering – in fact, the motifs enhance the experience. All meals are included during our stay.
One of the guides urges us to try putting a pellet between our own lips. Curious, I place a pellet of compressed corn gluten meal on the edge of my mouth. Immediately I am “kissed” by Ed: his long, dexterous tongue plucking the pellet with gentle precision. The smooch is a little too sticky for my liking, but my thrilled inner child pushes away any discomfort as I wipe his saliva from my lips. We spend the next two hours eagerly feeding and interacting with the animals.
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