Hotels + Resorts Boutique Hotels You Can Hang With Giraffes at This One-of-a-kind Infinity Pool in Kenya The Retreat at Giraffe Manor is about to take over Instagram. By Meena Thiruvengadam Meena Thiruvengadam Facebook Instagram Twitter Website Meena Thiruvengadam is a lifelong traveler with nearly two decades of experience in journalism. She has visited more than 50 countries, 47 U.S. states, and six continents. Meena has road-tripped across the U.S., taken trains through Europe, traveled India by train, plane, and automobile, and gone off the grid in Alaska via helicopter. She has lived in New York City, Chicago, London, and Washington, D.C. * Nearly 20 years of experience in journalism with brands including Hearst, Bloomberg, Business Insider, and Yahoo * Received a master's degree in journalism from Northwestern University * Bylines in The Wall Street Journal, Departures, TripSavvy, and more * On-air contributor for KENS-5 TV and Wsj.com * Wrote inaugural Skift research report on the future of in-room entertainment Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines Published on August 19, 2021 Share Tweet Pin Email Cavorting with giraffes isn't just for breakfast and afternoon tea anymore. Kenya's legendary Giraffe Manor just added an epic new infinity pool where weary travelers can cool off while watching giraffes play. Courtesy of The Safari Collection The Retreat at Giraffe Manor in Nairobi boasts a nearly 70-foot infinity pool that's made for relaxing before or after a long flight. The property overlooks a forested giraffe sanctuary and is an homage to the original Giraffe Manor hotel, which has become world famous — and Instagram famous — as a place to share breakfast or an afternoon tea with some of the world's leggiest creatures. Courtesy of The Safari Collection And you don't have to pony up for a stay at Giraffe Manor to experience The Retreat, which includes a sauna, steam room, gym, and hot tub. Full day and partial day passes to The Retreat are available for $250 and include luggage storage. That's a fraction of the more than $800 a night you could expect to pay for an overnight stay at Giraffe Manor, where giraffes are known to poke their long necks into guest rooms and dining areas in search of treats. Courtesy of The Safari Collection The Retreat itself doesn't offer overnight stays, but it does have sleeping spaces to catch a comfortable nap on a long layover. Each room is named after one of the property's giraffes and includes a balcony. A cafe with a focus on healthy "farm-to-fork" cuisine also is on site, and there's a courtyard garden that's perfect for an energizing cup of coffee. Unfortunately, afternoon tea with the property's popular Rothschild's giraffes — one of the world's most endangered giraffe species — isn't included. But Giraffe Manor is just yards away for anyone who simply can't get enough of these elegant East African creatures and would like to stay a while longer. Courtesy of The Safari Collection Giraffe Manor and The Retreat are located on a 12-acres in a forested area of suburban Nairobi. The main manor house traces its history to the 1930s and the emergence of East African safari culture Meena Thiruvengadam is a Travel Leisure contributor who has visited 47 U.S. states and 50 countries on six continents. Find her on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit