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Viator · Private tour

Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi

Nairobi1 hour

Description

Explore Kibera, one of Africa's largest slums and a rarely seen side of Nairobi. Visit local workshops, vendors, and schools to gain insight into the daily lives of Kibera's 250,000 residents. Along the way, your guide will share valuable commentary on the community's challenges and the opportunities shaping its future.

Tour Options

Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi
  • Pickup included

Itinerary

Admission included300 min

The tour begins with an 8:00 AM pick-up from your hotel in Nairobi. From there, you'll be driven along Ngong Road to the Kibera DO Headquarters, where the adventure starts with a 3-kilometer walk along the main Kibera slum road. Your first stop is Soweto Village, where you'll visit local homesteads. Next, you'll head to the Curio Workshop, where you'll marvel at the creativity of artisans crafting ornaments from animal bones. As you continue, you'll visit nursery schools, observe the daily lives of slum dwellers, and pass by a water vendor and shower shop. The route takes you past roadside fishmongers to the Biogas Plant, an innovative project that uses human waste to produce cooking gas and electricity for approximately 200 households once fully operational. Your journey concludes with a visit to a community-based school supported by donations. Afterward, you’ll be guided back to your vehicle and dropped off at your hotel or home in Nairobi.

Highlights

Entry- Kibera slum
Bottled water
Tour Guide

What's included

Included
Entry- Kibera slum
Bottled water
Tour Guide
Not included
Drinks and Lunch
Gratuities

Pickup Locations & Times

We pickup all travelers in Airport(terminals), Hotel(lobbies) and Apartments.

Important Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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