Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi: Explore Africa's Largest and Friendliest Slum
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Nairobi
Embark on a guided tour of Kibera Slum, Africa's largest and friendliest slum. Explore the unseen side of Nairobi, visit Toi market, an orphanage/school, a bead factory, a typical Kibera house, and The Biogas Center.
Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kibera - The tour starts by picking you from your hotel in Nairobi at 8:30am

You will be driven through the Ngong road past Uchumi Supermarket, turn left just next to the Nakumatt Supermarket to Kibera DO headquarters through to Bombolulu stage where you start to descend walking into the three (3) kilometer Main Kibera slum road.

Visit the Soweto Village homesteads, and then continue to the Curio (handcrafts) Workshop where you will witness how those living in the Kibera slums are innovative in making ornaments out of animal bones.

Continue with visits of the Nursery schools and pass by to see the water vendor and the shower shop as you meet other slum dwellers mingling with you as they carry on with their daily chores.

Turn right past the roadside fish mongers into the Biogas plant, the only one of its kind in Africa which will use human waste as its raw material in the production of Biogas which will be used as cooking gas as well as lighting about 200 households once it is accomplished and commissioned.

Proceed to one of the community based School run with the donations from well wishers which is a real highlight of Kibera schools. You will then be escorted back to your car and dropped back at your Nairobi Hotel/Home.

What's Included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
  • Lunch
Additional Information

Experience a unique sightseeing journey into Nairobi’s lesser-known side by traversing through Kibera Slum, an area typically overlooked by travelers. This is the most sizable slum in Africa and arguably the most welcoming in the world. Explore key places like the Toi market, an Orphanage/School, a Bead Factory, a conventional Kibera residence, and the Biogas Center.

  • Wear covered shoes – sandals aren’t recommended as the walk is hilly and uneven
  • Keep photos to a minimum, and always ask for permission first
  • Leave passports, backpacks, purses, and large amounts of money at home
  • Avoid flashy items such as SLR cameras or miscellaneous electronics
  • Avoid brightly colored or exposing clothing
  • Avoid giving out money, which furthers the perception that tourists equals to money
  • Enjoy your time and keep an open mind!
Location
Kibera
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Francesco_b
Apr 4, 2023
A second visit to Kibera - Visit to the school , the rooms for pupils, kitchen. View of the valley from the terrace of a high building. Walking between the houses in the mug after a heavy rain.
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Adventure371239
Feb 10, 2020
Visiting slum is Great experience. - It is great experience to visit Kibera slum. We visited a tour guide’s father’s home and visited orphanage school “ Future Starts Developer” which very touch my heart. Mama give her heart to take care the kids. We should let the world know here the community needs help. Thank you our driver Stephen was great helping and explained all the questions. I m recommend this tour.
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Coos
Nov 25, 2019
Professional Guide - Took a guided Tour in Kibera. Guide named Kevin, is a proffesional friendly guy. He makes you feel comfortable because of his knowledge of the area. He gives you a good insight of how the people are living, feeling and hoping for better times. It was really impressive
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