Pre-Wedding Photography at Giraffe Manor: How to Book & What It Costs

Let’s be honest:

You didn’t fall in love with Giraffe Manor because it’s “trendy.”

You fell because—somewhere deep—you saw your love story in golden light, with a giraffe gently nosing your coffee cup at breakfast.

That’s not just a photo.

That’s a feeling. And feelings like that? They’re worth protecting.

Giraffe Manor isn’t a venue. It’s a sanctuary—for endangered Rothschild’s giraffes, for quiet moments, for magic that can’t be staged.

And because of that, photographers aren’t allowed on-site unless they’re guests.

Here’s how it works:

You must book a room for your photographer—the same as any guest.
If the Manor is fully booked? You can still secure access by paying the full room rate for your photographer’s night(s).
This isn’t a loophole. It’s how Giraffe Manor keeps its soul intact.

And we’re grateful for it.

Because when a giraffe leans in while you’re whispering “I love you,” you’ll want that moment to feel as rare as it is.

We believe in no surprises. Here’s the real breakdown:

Photography experience: range $3,000-$5000 for a full day
(6-10 hours, editorial storytelling, zero rushed poses, a gallery that feels like a love letter)
Accommodation: separate (Your photographer must stay at Giraffe Manor—room rates start around $1,100/night, depending on season)
Travel: not included (we’re Kenya-based, but happy to meet you anywhere)

Yes, it’s an investment.

But ask yourself: how often do you get to say your vows in golden light… with a giraffe as your witness?

We don’t arrive with tripods and demands.

We arrive as guests who happen to carry cameras.

We wait for the light to soften.

We let the giraffes set the pace.

We treat your morning in the drawing room like the sacred pause it is.

Because this isn’t about “getting the shot.”

It’s about being present—in one of the most poetic places on Earth.

And if the team at Giraffe Manor reads this?

We hope they feel respected.

Because we don’t just photograph their home.

We’re honored to be invited into it.

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