A small wedding at a historic Nairobi manor where Rothschild's giraffes join you in the garden.
The Setting
Giraffe Manor stands in Langata, a suburb of Nairobi, on 140 acres of indigenous forest at about 1,787 metres above sea level. The resident giraffes are rare Rothschild's giraffes, and the AFEW Giraffe Centre, which began at the manor, sits right next door.
The property is very small, with six rooms listed in the original manor and six more in the Garden Manor. That makes it a venue for a close group. Weddings here are open only to guests staying at the manor, and the team suggests marrying legally at home first and celebrating here. Nairobi National Park, the only national park inside a capital city, is close by.
The day itself
Because weddings are for staying guests only, your guest list effectively matches the beds on site. Afternoon high tea is served in the garden every day from 5 pm, with the resident giraffes and warthogs foraging close by, and that is the natural moment to build the day around.
The fact sheet does not set out ceremony spaces, dinner formats or evening timings. Ask the team about ceremony spots in the grounds, how dinner is served, music, and whether the whole property can be reserved for your group. Those details are agreed with the venue for each wedding, so raise them early.
Where your guests stay
The fact sheet lists twelve rooms across the two houses, and some can take extra beds, so ask the team to confirm current numbers and how to place family and friends. Anyone beyond that stays elsewhere, and only staying guests can attend the wedding.
There is plenty to do around the day. Guests can meet the orphaned baby elephants at the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, visit the Karen Blixen Museum in the Out of Africa house, or look for four of the Big Five in Nairobi National Park. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport is 40 to 90 minutes away by road, depending on traffic.
Book flights that land in the late morning, as the manor includes airport transfers for collections after 11.30 am. Then plan your vows to flow into the 5 pm garden tea, when the giraffes forage close by.
Questions couples ask about Giraffe Manor
Can we get married at Giraffe Manor?
Weddings can be held at the property, but only for guests who are staying there. The manor suggests a civil ceremony in your home country beforehand.
How many guests can stay at Giraffe Manor?
The fact sheet lists twelve rooms across the original manor and the Garden Manor, and some can take extra beds. Ask the team to confirm total numbers.
Can we book Giraffe Manor exclusively?
The fact sheet does not say. Ask the team whether the whole property can be reserved for your group.
How do guests get to Giraffe Manor?
Fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, 40 to 90 minutes away by road depending on traffic. Wilson Airport handles most domestic flights.
Facts checked against Giraffe Manor's own fact sheet, as the official website could not be loaded for this check. Room numbers and ceremony details are confirmed by the venue for each wedding.
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