We probably all have a bucket list somewhere that we want to fill. There are several places on my personal bucket list, some are close by and some are around the world. I thought I’d share the places on my list that involve animals.
Giraffe Manor – Nairobi, Kenya
Giraffes abound on this sanctuary property and join you for breakfast by sticking their heads into open windows in the dining room. Great photo ops are available as the resident giraffes are always around the hotel.
Opened as a hotel in 1983, guests can feed the giraffes from the dining room. Resident giraffes roam the property and are able to stick their heads into the windows and doorways. The Manor has six bedrooms and is a popular place to stay. They have hosted some celebrity guests such as Mick Jagger, Walter Kronkite, Johnny Carson, Ewan McGregor and more. They even have a resident warthog named after Walter Kronkite!
The Donkey Sanctuary – Devon, England
Take an adventure trip from London to visit this cool sanctuary near Devon, England. It is about a 4 hour train ride or a 3 hour and 45 minute car ride. Well worth the scenic drive for a unique day trip! Admission is free and donations are accepted.
The Donkey Sanctuary was founded in 1969 by Dr. Elisabeth Svendsen, the Donkey Sanctuary is a British organization devoted to the welfare of donkeys. Plenty of photo ops here in the English countryside! This charity has gained worldwide attention and is one of the largest equine charities in the world!
It is currently home to over 4000 donkeys.
Now all I need are the days off and the itineraries to get to these places! The Donkey Sanctuary has been on my list for a few years now.