Exotic and romantic, Nairobi is an adventurous place to visit. If your sweetheart appreciates the wild side of life, a romantic jaunt to Kenya might be the perfect way to spend Valentine’s Day this year.

As luck would have it, one of our most luxurious hotels in Nairobi is having an exclusive offer this Valentine’s Day for “Legendary Lovers”.

Only two rooms are available for this offer, which makes it extremely exclusive and special.

Guests will stay in either the Presidential Suite or the Penthouse at Tribe – the Village Market Hotel (where heads of state and celebrities stay), enjoy a lobster dinner at Epic Gifts, have early check in or late check out and brunch at the hotel. The best part of the package is the helicopter ride to Naviasha (popular among tourists who are interested in Kenya’s wildlife) to watch the sunset.

Tribe – The Village Market Hotel is found in Gigiri (an affluent suburb of Nairobi). Some of the best features of this hotel include the gorgeous African art adoring rooms and halls, excellent staff and its proximity to the Village Market recreation and shopping complex.

On Fridays, more than 350 artisans set up shop for the Maasai Market (not to be missed). And the complex has countless restaurants, shops a movie theatre and a bowling alley.

Wyclef and Akon Bare All at MAMA 2009, Much to the Delight of Female Audience Members

Nairobi shook on Oct. 10 when the biggest and best in African music received their awards at the much anticipated MTV Africa Music Awards (MAMA), now in its second year.

The event was hosted at the Moi International Sports Centre, Kasarani Indoor Arena, and the exclusive after party was held at one of Nairobi’s best hotels: Tribe – The Village Market Hotel.

Highlights of the evening, aside from seeing D’Banj of Nigeria win “best artist of the year” and Amani win the “best female award”, were the antics between international hip hop legend (and MAMA host) Wyclef Jean, and superstar and headliner for the evening, Akon.

The pair decided to have a crazy push-up contest on stage to see who had the bigger guns.

And, when the ladies in the audience thought things couldn’t get hotter, the pair did back-flips up to the front of the stage and pulled down their pants. (Akon actually shoved a microphone down his boxers… how much that mic is worth now? Inquiring minds want to know.)

Wyclef and Akon, as well many of the other stars, performers and organizers of MAMA stayed at Tribe – The Village Market Hotel during the awards.

The 137 room boutique hotel, found in Gigiri, the upscale Diplomatic District in Nairobi, was also the site of the after party.

Check out exclusive photos, courtesty of Foto Source, of Wyclef and Akon in action at the awards ceremony and at Tribe – the Village Market Hotel, jamming out and making new friends at Wyclef’s make-shift recording studio in the hotel’s Presidential Suite!

Here stands Akon at Tribe - the Village Market Hotel in Nairobi during the MAMA Awards

And here's Wyclef at Tribe Hotel. Isn't he cute?

Things Heat up at the MAMA Awards when Wyclef and Akon Perform Together

When Your Name is Wyclef, You can Build Your Own Recording Studio in Your Hotel Room!

Here's a Photo of Wyclef's Make-Shift Recording Studio in the Penthouse Suite at Tribe Hotel

Wyclef Gets His Groove On at Tribe Hotel in His Make-Shift Recording Studio

Wyclef Takes Questions at the MAMA Awards Press Conference

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If you want to feel like royalty, your best bet is to stay where the royal-types stay. Take Her Royal Highness Princess Bajrakitiyabha of Thailand, for example. The UN Goodwill Ambassador just checked in to Tribe – The Village Market Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya. You can see her photo to the left, courtesy of Mia Collis.

Attending the African Preparatory Meeting for the 12th UN Congress on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice, Princess Bajrakitiyabha is staying in Tribe’s Presidential Suite so that she can be close to the United Nations’ offices in the city.

It’s not hard to see why diplomats, ambassadors and royalty like staying here – Tribe is all about location!

This hotel isn’t just close to the United Nations and other official offices; it’s adjacent to the Village Market Shopping and Recreation Centre, which make it ideal for guests who also want to enjoy excellent shopping in Nairobi during their stay. The Village Market Shopping and Recreation Centre is a destination in and of itself as it is East Africa’s largest shopping complex.

It has more than 150 shops, cinemas, a bowling alley, water slides and more than 20 different restaurants.

Boasting a trendy, modern design, this hotel in Nairobi manages to mix Africa’s rustic flair with all of the conveniences one would expect from a hotel of this caliber. For example, you’ll find large LCD TVs, excellent internet connectivity, high pressure showers and striking floor to ceiling mirrors in all of the hotel’s rooms, and, of course, paintings from Kenyan artists.

Luckily you don’t have to be the eldest granddaughter of the King of Thailand to feel like a VIP at Tribe – especially now that we’ve come up with a special promotion for guests who book their stay at Tribe through us.

The offer for guests staying in rooms at the hotel includes:

* Complimentary upgrade (based on availability)
* Complimentary Airport pick-up
* In-room gift upon your arrival
* For any stays with a 3 day minimum, USD$100 credit on incidental charges such as Food and Beverage

For guests staying in suites at Tribe, the offer includes some additional added value:
* Complimentary bottle of champagne
* Complimentary 1 hour Thai massage

If you want to take advantage of this special promotion offered just to guests who book their stays through Kiwi Collection, all you have to do is click on the “Send Booking Request” button above and book your stay! (Be sure to use the Promo Code “KIWI” when you make your request).

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If you are planning on taking a different sort of beach vacation this year, consider staying along the coast of Kenya close to Mombasa (Kenya’s second largest city). Here, you can not only enjoy the warm waters of the Indian Ocean, but also embark on some exciting excursions to view Africa’s wildest animals!

One of the best hotels outside of Mombasa is Msambweni Beach House and Private Villas. This gorgeous resort only has six suites and is one of the most intimate hotels in our collection! It’s not just the size and, consequently, the unique atmosphere of this family-run resort that make it so different.

We think that you’ll be hard pressed to find a more unique location for a beach and safari vacation.

Msambweni is surrounded by 28 acres of countryside and is located right on 700 feet of private beach in Africa – definitely a trip of a lifetime.

Guests have the option of staying in one of the three spacious suites in the main house, one of the two villas, or in the luxury tent.

In the main house, you’ll love the high ceilings, private verandahs and Swahili décor. The chalk-white walls and white linen keep the Msambweni feeling cool when it is hot outside. We particularly enjoy the resort’s infinity pool, right close to the house.

The Villas have their own swimming pools and Jacuzzis overlooking the Ocean. Guests who stay in the villas will enjoy their own private cook and waiter, who are available for your every need at all times.

Guests often spend their entire vacations relaxing on the pristine beach or tanning by the pools. But, if you want to get up to some serious mischief during your stay, take advantage of the numerous activities available either at Msambweni or close by. For example, you can go snorkeling, fishing, kite surfing, wind surfing, mountain biking, diving and deep sea fishing. Nearby, there’s also an 18-hole golf course for avid golfers.

Animal lovers and safari fanatics are also in luck, Close by, you can visit Kisite Marine National Park (one of the best spots to swim with sea turtles and dolphins), Shimba Hills (where you can see sable antelope and elephants) and the Masai Mara (a large park reserve that is only 30 minutes away).

At Masai Mara, you’ll see the “Big Five”: lions, African elephants, cape buffalo, leopards and black rhinos, Africa’s most beautiful and sought after animals.

Tribe – The Village Market Hotel is the best place to stay at if you’re looking for a fantastic hotel in Kenya that’s close to great shopping. This African gem is right inside The Village Market, East Africa’s largest shopping and recreation complex.

Whether you’re a diplomat in Kenya on business, or whether you want to enjoy East Africa’s best shopping, a trip to Kenya is a must for all luxury travelers.

When visiting Nairobi, Kenya, we recommend staying at Tribe – the Village Market Hotel. Not only is this Kenya hotel totally chic and luxurious, you simply can’t beat the location. Found right inside The Village Market (East Africa’s largest shopping and recreation complex) and in Gigiri (Nairobi’s upscale Diplomatic Distric), you will be within walking distance of the United Nations Headquarters, the US Embassy and the Canadian High Commission.

All 142 rooms are modern in their design and are also adorned with hand-picked art and furnishings from African artisans, giving guests a real cultural treat. Common spaces also boast an excellent and interesting design that guests are sure to enjoy.

There are plenty of things to do at this upscale Nairobi hotel, especially since it is adjacent to the Village Market Shopping Complex. Guests can use the on-site gym, the cinema, the ten pin bowling alley and play mini golf. There are also facilities for children who are looking for a place to play. Village Market Shopping Complex boasts more than 150 shops and services as well as 20 restaurants and a water slide!

After exploring Nairobi, you might want to check out Epic, Tribe’s in-house restaurant. With an intimate environment, guests can have excellent Continental cuisine fused with East African flavours.

And, guests who really want to relax will definitely want to escape to this luxury hotel’s Wellness Spa. You will find a wide range of treatments here to help you leave your stress behind.

We can’t think of a better way to spend time in Kenya then with Tribe – The Village Market Hotel.