Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi

Overview

Available languages

English

6 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

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!

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Professional guide

Food and drinks

Souvenir photos (available to purchase)

Lunch

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

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What To Expect

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.

2 minutes • Admission Included

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Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi

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Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great tour
Dale W,
Jan 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Learning how they live.the way they seam to get along the filth is unbelievable it sea like the government could do more
A second visit to Kibera
francesco b,
Apr 4, 2023
- Review from Viator
5.00
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.
Visiting slum is Great experience.
Adventure371239,
Feb 10, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Professional Guide
Coos C,
Nov 25, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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