Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi
Description
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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Itinerary
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.
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Pickup Locations & Times
Pick up available from Airbnb and private Apartments
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Important Information
- 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!
Reviews(4)
Learning how they live.the way they seam to get along the filth is unbelievable it sea like the government could do more
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.
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.
Its great also to see such a good review about your Kibera community visit. Thank you for the review.
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
Thank you Coos for such a nice review of Kibira visit with Kevin. Its always a life changing event especially for the young people.
