We end our list with this boutique hotel, which is home to – yes, that’s right – a resident herd of wild giraffes. The property is set within 12 acres of private land which is in 140 acres of indigenous forest, where the Rothschild’s giraffes retreat at night.

However, during the day, you can expect to encounter the curious visitors as they wander in the grounds and even poke their heads into the dining room, hoping for a spot of breakfast.

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