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NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour

4.9 (958 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation
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NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour

About this activity

With Nai Nami, you have the opportunity to experience the real Nairobi through the eyes of children. Get inspired by their life stories and learn from their street skills!

Nai Nami is a social enterprise with the aim to give disadvantaged youth from slums a future in life. We do this by building on their street skills and life stories.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Up to 8 people
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
Nai Nami

Ages: Children (14–17 years) · Adults (18–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Personal guide
  • Included: Lunch
  • Included: Soft drinks
  • Included: Local lunch

Not included

  • Not included: Hotel pickup and drop-off: The tour starts and ends in front of Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel in Nairobi CBD

Itinerary

  1. Nai Nami - Our Streets. Our Stories.

    Passing by

    We are called Nai Nami, which means Nairobi with me. Our aim is to give disadvantaged youths from slums a job, income and future in life.

  2. Kenyatta International Conference Center

    Passing by

    We will meet at Hilton Hotel in the heart of the city centre and close to KICC tower

  3. National Archives

    Passing by

    Once we start our tour, we will pass National Archives. This is also where our life stories start while we were living on the streets

  4. August 7th Memorial Park

    Passing by

    On our way to downtown, we will pass the Memorial Park which has become famous due to a sad event...

  5. Tom Mboya Statue

    Passing by

    You will also have a chance to take a picture of the big statue

  6. Nairobi Railway Museum

    Passing by

    We will cross the railway station where we are going to share how we survived during cold nights on the streets

  7. Stop 7

    Passing by

    We will pass Karikor area with its big market. This was our homebase when we lived on the streets.

  8. Stop 8

    Passing by

    On our way back, we pass by Jeevanjee Gardens

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel

End point

  • In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel

Using your ticket

  • Meeting point: In front of Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel in City Hall-Way
  • Carry a copy of your passport (main page and the page showing the visa stamp) or your original passport
  • Do not bring a camera, since taking pictures in town is not allowed (but your phone is fine)
  • Wear good shoes (no sandals or high heels)
  • [email protected]

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

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Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

  • Wear good shoes (no sandals or high heels)

  • Carry a copy of your passport (main page and the page showing the visa stamp) or your original passport

  • Do not carry any valuables like flashy jewellery

  • Do not bring a camera, since taking pictures in town is not allowed (but your phone is fine)

  • Minimum age: 14 years

Options

  • Afternoon Tour

    Tour starts in front of Bata Shop in Witalii Lane in in City-Hall Way (Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/WuZbAiieZz3FY7Bt7)

  • Morning Tour

    MorningTour: Tour starts in front of Bata Shop in Witalii Lane in in City-Hall Way (Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/WuZbAiieZz3FY7Bt7)

Traveller ratings

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