Giraffe Manor Vs Serval Wildlife in Tanzania
Many people come to Africa to encounter wildlife in their natural environment. But after seeing wildlife from a distance given their wild nature, people often think outside the box and wish they could get closer to wildlife without the fear of crossing boundaries. Mountain gorilla trekking in places like Bwindi impenetrable forest offer such an experience but given its exclusive nature and limited capacity per day; it is quite an expensive experience though many people have found it worthwhile partly due to its contribution to conservation and secondly the gorilla trekking experience itself.
Though gorilla trekking cannot be replicated given the delicate nature of the mountain gorillas and their attachment to their natural environment; there are other wildlife that tend to provide a similar experience though not as rare as that the mountain gorillas. These include but not limited to the giraffes, zebras and several East African endemic antelopes.

Volcanoes National park Rwanda. Popular for Gorilla Trekking
The Nairobi Giraffe Manor has sparked many travelers into awe given its ancient structural nature that is complimented or garnished with the presence of Giraffes that often visit and knock on people’s windows while they sleep. Other times these animals just hang out around people who are having some of those rare dinner or lunch time dates.
In Tanzania, something none ancient but similar to Giraffe Manor was set up to map on the idea of conservation and authentic close wildlife experience. With the close wildlife experience, many people cannot but wonder, which of these two places is better than the other? If you have to choose between the two, which one should you go for? In this attempt we share a few pointer that could help you make an informed decision.
Giraffe Manor Vs Serval Wildlife
Aspect | Giraffe Manor | Serval Wildlife |
Wildlife | Focuses mainly on Giraffes | Has variety of wildlife thus edges giraffe manor in this area |
Experience Type | Luxurious thus edges Serval in terms of a good night sleep | Comfortable wild experience |
Setting | Urban (Nairobi) | Countryside |
Accessibility/ Location | Easily accessible due to location | Remote location |
Photographic Appeal | Only offers photographic moments with Giraffes | Offer a wide range of photography with different wildlife |
Booking | Requires a lot of time in advance | Could be booked on short notice |
Popularity | Known worldwide due to Instagram photographic appeal | Less known since it is not as old as Giraffe manor |
Cost | More expensive | Cheaper than Giraffe Manor |
Honorable Mention: Singita Sabora Tented Camp
It is quite hard to find a place like Giraffe Manor or Serval Wildlife in Tanzania. But depending on your preferences, you might find what Tanzania has to offer better than what Kenya has to offer. The main distinction is in the fact that what Singita Sabora tented camp offers is untamed while what Giraffe Manor and Serval Wildlife offer is a private wildlife setting.
Singita Sabora tented camp is one of those places that offer a similar experience to Giraffe Manor but in a none tamed natural setting. The animals you will encounter at Singita Sabora tented camp are wild and untamed. Though what Giraffe manor and serval wildlife offers seems untamed too to a certain degree, the animals in the private conservation areas are more used to people than those in Serengeti national park.
In regard to the rates, Singita Sabora tented camp is far more expensive than Giraffe Manor and Serval wildlife combined. Therefore even though you could find the experience in Singita Sabora tented camp more exceptional, you could have to put in mind the fact that it ranges between $2125 and $3100 per adult per night and $1000 and $1500 per night per child. N.B: You can only see but not interact with the animals like it is in Serval Wildlife and Giraffe Manor.
In conclusion , if you have to choose between Giraffe Manor and Serval wildlife, consider issues like ease of access in case of a self drive safari, cost of the trip, and the time you have at your disposal; these will help you make a more informed decision beyond the social media hype.