The Tribe Hotel

• We coexist on a single planet. There is only one tribe that matters humankind.

Conceived from a single, enduring belief that the world is enriched when cultures meet rather than pass each other by The Tribe Hotel opened its doors in 2008 in Nairobi's leafy diplomatic district of Gigiri, adjacent to the Village Market, East Africa's largest shopping and entertainment complex. What distinguishes The Tribe from every other property in Nairobi is not merely its five-star credentials, but the depth of intention behind its creation. Long before the idea of "curated Africa" became a travel industry cliché, The Tribe was quietly assembling the continent's most remarkable collection of art, artifacts, and cultural objects to house beneath one elegant roof. At its heart, The Tribe is a museum that welcomes you to sleep, dine, and linger. The hotel sits at the intersection of two of Nairobi's most powerful identities the diplomatic north, home to the United Nations, dozens of embassies, and international organizations, and the residential suburbs favoured by Nairobi's cultured and cosmopolitan community. It draws a clientele as eclectic as the city itself: ambassadors, artists, international executives, and discerning travellers who understand that how you stay is as important as where you go. The Tribe is a proudly independent, entirely family-owned and operated property a rarity in the era of global brand consolidation. It was founded by brothers Shamim Ehsani and Hooman Ehsani, whose father Hamed Ehsani sits on the hotel's board of directors and is the visionary behind the Village Market complex itself. The hotel's extraordinary art collection some 900 pieces of African art and artifacts was personally curated by their mother, Faranak Ehsani, an accomplished art expert whose eye and passion are visible in every corridor, lobby, and suite. The hotel's original architect was their uncle, Mehraz Ehsani, lending the entire enterprise the rare coherence that only comes from shared vision. The Tribe offers 128 guest rooms and suites across several distinct categories, each one a conversation between African craftsmanship and contemporary design. Rich, deep colours blend with natural stone and hardwoods; stainless steel and glass coexist with rustic metalwork and handmade wooden furniture; world-class technology nestles seamlessly beside hand-loomed local fabrics and antique artifacts.

SUPERIOR KING & TWIN

Walk-in rain shower, luxury linens, 40" LED TV. Some feature oversize baths. Adjoining options available.

DELUXE ROOMS

Generous proportions with sofa seating, king or twin configuration, and exclusive African artwork.

GARDEN TERRACE ROOMS

Private terrace access overlooking a protected wetland - Nairobi's urban wild at your threshold.

CLUB ROOMS

Top-floor positioning with exclusive Executive Lounge access, dedicated concierge and all-day refreshments.

JUNIOR SUITES

Generous bedroom with extended living space, king bed, and Executive Lounge privileges.

LOFT BUSINESS SUITE

Split-level duplex with dedicated workspace above and a separate bedroom below - perfect for the working traveller.

PRESIDENTIAL WING SUITE

Part of an exclusive seven-room delegation suite collection - 93 sqm, with private lounge and full butler.

THE PENTHOUSE

Nairobi's only celebrity suite. Two levels connected by a mahogany staircase, custom couches, double-volume windows, and complete privacy. Every room features original artwork from the Ehsani family's 900-piece collection, Organic Savanna amenities, and all the hallmarks of five- star comfort. Executive Lounge access is granted with Club Rooms and all suite categories.

10,000 sq ft Spa & Wellness

Outdoor Pool

Executive Resource Centre

Multiple Meeting Rooms

Fully Equipped Fitness Centre

Jiko Signature Restaurant 24-Hr Room Service

Executive Lounge900 -Piece Art Gallery Gift Shop

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Complimentary High -Speed Wi-Fi

Adjoining Village Market

Access Valet & Concierge Services

Heritage Tour (on request)

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Advisor Traveler's Choice .

• Top 1% Globally Design Hotels Member .
• Global Curation of Distinctive Properties Repeatedly recognised for Excellence in African Art & Hospitality .

Dining at The Tribe is an act of cultural immersion. Jiko Restaurant, the hotel's acclaimed signature space, is among Africa's most celebrated dining destinations. A heartfelt tribute to the continent's farmers and indigenous pantries, Jiko brings Africa's flavours to life with dramatic flair fresh, organic, locally sourced ingredients treated with the kind of artistic playfulness that ensures every plate is both a memory and a meal. Jiko holds the distinction of being the first five-star hotel restaurant in Africa to comprehensively celebrate indigenous African cuisines, long before the "provenance dining" movement took global hold. The Tribe's associated Trademark Hotel is home to Hero Bar, which ranked No. 75 on the prestigious World's 50 Best Bars extended list a remarkable achievement that speaks to the Ehsani family's dedication to elevating Nairobi's food and beverage landscape to world-class standing. There are hotels that house art, and then there is The Tribe a property that is art. We have placed dozens of our most discerning guests here and the response is consistently one of wonder. The 900-piece collection, curated by a family whose love for this continent runs in the blood, transforms every corridor into a gallery walk. Ask for a room in the Club category the Executive Lounge becomes your private living room above the city. Jiko should not be missed: book your first dinner there on arrival and let Africa's flavours reset every expectation you brought with you. If you love design, culture, and the diplomacy of hospitality done with soul, The Tribe will not merely satisfy it will set the standard. The Tribe represents independent luxury at its most principled. It is family-owned, deeply intentional, and tirelessly African in its identity without ever sacrificing world-class standards. Its art collection alone is worth an afternoon of wandering. The proximity to the Village Market means our guests are never more than a short walk from Nairobi's finest boutiques, restaurants, and cultural spaces and for those staying in the diplomatic north, the location is simply without rival. Guests return to The Tribe for the feeling that is hardest to replicate elsewhere: the sense of being held inside something that has meaning. The art speaks. The service listens. The spa restores. And Jiko reminds them, with every dish, that Africa's cuisine belongs at the finest tables in the world. Our guests consistently describe their stay at The Tribe as "the most African luxury experience I've had in a city hotel" high praise in a capital that wears its heritage with quiet, unshakeable confidence. The Tribe welcomes families warmly. Its location adjacent to Village Market which houses East Africa's largest entertainment complex, a cinema, play areas, and dozens of family-friendly restaurants makes it an excellent choice for families arriving in Nairobi before or after safari. Adjoining Superior rooms allow parents and children to remain connected without sacrificing privacy. The hotel's service team is experienced in accommodating families travelling with young children, and bespoke arrangements for family dining, early dinners, and curated cultural experiences for younger guests can all be arranged through Vard Africa's concierge team in advance.