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.
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.
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Kibera - The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8:30 am.
The journey takes you along Ngong Road, passing Uchumi Supermarket, and then a left turn near Nakumatt Supermarket leads to Kibera DO headquarters. From there, you will walk down the three-kilometer Main Kibera slum road starting at Bombolulu stage.
Explore the Soweto…
- Kibera - The tour begins with a pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi at 8:30 am.
The journey takes you along Ngong Road, passing Uchumi Supermarket, and then a left turn near Nakumatt Supermarket leads to Kibera DO headquarters. From there, you will walk down the three-kilometer Main Kibera slum road starting at Bombolulu stage.
Explore the Soweto Village homesteads and proceed to the Curio (handcrafts) Workshop, where you can observe the creativity of Kibera residents as they craft ornaments from animal bones.
Continue the tour by visiting Nursery schools, and observe the water vendor and shower shop while interacting with local residents as they go about their daily activities.
Turn right past the roadside fish vendors to visit the Biogas plant, a unique facility in Africa that uses human waste to produce Biogas. This Biogas will serve as cooking gas and provide lighting for approximately 200 households once completed and operational.
The tour concludes with a visit to a community-based school, supported by donations from well-wishers, which is a significant highlight of Kibera’s educational initiatives. You will then be escorted back to your vehicle and returned to your hotel or home in Nairobi.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Lunch
- Food and drinks
- Souvenir photos (available to purchase)
- Lunch
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…
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!
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
