Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi

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About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 8 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gracepatt Ecotours Kenya

Ages: Youth (12–17 years) · Adults (18–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel pickup and drop-off
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
Not included: Lunch

Itinerary

Kibera

2 min Admission included

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.

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Nomad Paradise Hotel
Albans Hotel
Hotel Centurion
Amelia Karen Hotel
Phoenicia Hotel Kiambu
County Villa Hotel
Reymark Hotel
Kilimo Grand Resort
The Smith Hotel
Muthu Sovereign Suites & Spa, Limuru Road, Near Nairobi
Docklands Hotel
Zereniti House

and 216 more pickup points

Pick up available from Airbnb and private Apartments

Using your ticket

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

Good to know

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!