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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
A day well spent exploring the unseen side of Nairobi through Kibera Slum which is unseen by most tourists. Kibera is Africa's largest slum and the friendliest slum in the world. Visit Toi market, an Orphanage/ School, a Bead Factory, a typical Kibera-House and The Biogas Center.
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Professional guide
Food and drinks
Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Lunch
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Pick up available from Airbnb and private Apartments
Traveler pickup
Jomo Kenyatta Intl Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
Wilson Airport, Nairobi, Kenya
Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya 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.
2 minutes
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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!
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
francesco_b
04 Apr 2023
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.
Adventure371239
10 Feb 2020
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.
Coos C
25 Nov 2019
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
This tour in
Nairobi
is organized by
Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya
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