Free walking tours in Kibera

Super enthusiastic, socially engaged and kind. His personal experience really helps to bring the story.

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Yuk ying

1 Review

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ An Eye-Opening and Meaningful Experience in Kibera We had a truly memorable and eye-opening experience exploring Kibera with Brian. He spent around two hours walking with us deep into the community, taking the time to explain many different aspects of everyday life in Kibera. Throughout the walk, he gave us detailed insights into how local people live, including housing conditions, access to water and electricity, local culture, education, schools, and the challenges that residents face in their daily lives. He was very knowledgeable and patient, and was always happy to answer our questions and explain the background and context behind what we were seeing. What I appreciated most was that the tour gave us a much deeper and more human understanding of Kibera. Instead of just seeing it from the outside or relying on what we had previously heard about the area, we were able to walk through the community, observe everyday life firsthand, and learn about both the difficulties and the resilience of the people who live there. Brian was also very friendly, responsible, and attentive throughout the entire experience. We felt well looked after during the walk. At the end of the tour, he even personally escorted us all the way to our car and made sure that we got in safely before leaving, which was a very thoughtful gesture and something we really appreciated. Overall, this was much more than just a sightseeing tour. It was an educational and meaningful experience that gave us a perspective on Kibera and local life that we would never have gained from visiting the usual tourist attractions alone. I would highly recommend this guide to anyone who wants to understand Kibera beyond the stereotypes and learn more about the community, its culture, daily life, and people in a respectful and informative way. Thank you for taking such good care of us and for sharing your knowledge and community with us!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Bryan

3 Reviews

Brian was an engaging and informative guide. He showed me around Kibera and explained how the local residents got electricity, water, etc. and he also shared his experiences growing up in Kibera. He brought me to different viewing points so you can see the scale of the slum and to several interesting stops like a nightclub and a workshop where he works with an organisation to recycle plastic to build chess sets (which they then donate). I had a great time overall and would recommend booking this tour.

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Very interesting and impressive tour! Stella and Elijah are very friendly and give a lot of information about life in Kibera.

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

Lorenzo

1 Review

It was an incredible experience, thanks to Daniel, a young man who lives in Kibera and has dedicated his life to supporting the youth in his community. If you truly want to understand the history of the slum, there is no one better. He will guide you through its narrow alleys, introduce you to the local people, and give you a genuine, firsthand experience in a completely safe and relaxed atmosphere. Daniel is the founder of Okolea Mtaa Foundation (https://www.okolea-mtaa-foundation.org/), an organization that supports education and sports opportunities for young people in Kibera.

Kibera slum way of life - Free walking tour

Felix

1 Review

I would highly recommend the tour done by Stella and her brother. They managed to show us the real life in Kibera and told us everything about how it was built in the first place, how the infrastructure looks like, what keeps the people busy, what problems people are facing and also what initiatives are active on the ground. The tour has high educational value done by two locals. Completely save and enjoyable.

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

Brian is a great guide! He was very professional and as a local very knowledgeable on the Kibera area. Brian kept the tour very interesting, ensured safety the whole time and also was able to show me a delicious local food spot for dinner. Would recommend this tour!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Had a very good tour around Kibera would definitely recommend!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

It was an unique experience and I am so glad I decided to go on this tour. Brian is a humble man but that better not mislead you, he is a pro, has been doing it for years and is literally making a degree in being a guide and his knowledge and ability to pass information is far more than I expected. I learned the history of Kibera, its struggles, highlights and demons. Is it really bad to go and visit a slum? Kibera is an enormous residential area, I think pretending it's not there is worse. It has its own look and its own art. Go with Brian, respect the community and please leave behind as much as you can, people are struggling for real!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Efe

1 Review

If u wanna explore Kibera’s street you can join this tour. Guide inform me and i feel safe during tour.

Kibera slum way of life - Free walking tour

Alicia

2 Reviews

We did this tour with Brian, and it was one of the best experiences we had in Nairobi — being able to understand and get closer to the reality of life in Kibera. It’s an area full of art and entrepreneurial people. Brian is an excellent guide; he kindly helped us discover all the details of the place where he grew up. He has very interesting projects and is an active member of the community. If I were to do this tour again, I would definitely do it with him. Thank you very much for welcoming us — see you next time!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Yuyang

1 Review

Brian is a great guide and really knows his way around Kibera. He showed us many interesting places and was very patient, answering all our questions with great detail. We were especially inspired by his personal story as a self-taught artist, and it was encouraging to see how many talented young people in Kibera, like him, are pursuing their dreams.

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Cool and relaxed trip to Kibera. Stella and her brother who helped on the Tour were both very nice. We got to see and experience a lot and they helped me find local food and drinks to try

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

Priit

1 Review

Stella and her brothers took good care of us. It was interesting, safe and fun. I recommend her 100%

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

The best tour I ever attended with a lot of personal and touching stories and wonderful places and insights one can never forget. I can recommend this tour 100%!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Brian is incredible. Initially I was concerned about visiting the slum, not wanting to disturb the people in their day to day lives and out of fear that this would feel like displaying their harsh conditions only. But the opposite was the case: We learned so much about the development in the slum and the work and hope people have to improve things. Brian gave us so many details about the area and let us dive deep in into the everyday life there. If you want to do such a tour make sure you do it with a person who actually is from there, and Brian seems perfect for it.

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Blog di Viaggi L'Ovest

1 Review

Brian is Amazing boy, Born in kibera. He can show everything and know Better all. Is perfect for visit this area whit local people!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Brian is an amazing tour guide! He is full of energy and really informative. We were able to get so many insights on Kibera's dynamics, development, and possible future. The tour was really eye-opening, and I 100% recommend it for everyone!

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Stella and Elijah shown me around Kibera and the community. They are originally from the area.I felt safe in their hands and got to learn a lot about the way of life in the area. I would highly recommend this tour as it is very informative and educational. Please show some love and get your haircut at Elijah's barbershop also. Thank you guys ❤️

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

5 stars! Brian is an incredibly engaging, friendly, and professional guide, who gave us an unforgettable visit to Kibera! Highly recommended.

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

Really interesting walk around Kibera with a very friendly Elijah !

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

Thank you to Stella and Elijah. Our tour with them was wonderful. We were genuinely surprised and delighted by how authentic the experience was, surrounded by such kind and joyful people, even given the circumstances — perhaps even more cheerful than in Nairobi itself! At no point did we feel unsafe. They are truly remarkable people who take on the great responsibility of educating and creating opportunities for children and the wider community. The guided tour was fantastic — the respect and admiration they receive from those around them clearly reflect the incredible work they’re doing. We felt both impressed and fortunate to experience it.

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

Been such a good tour with stella and her brother elijah. We were really suprised and enjoyed the authentic tour among very friendly and happy people despite the circumstances, (if not friendlier and happier than in nairobi itslef). It was not dangerous at all, not a single person asked us for money (well one actually) or tried to hustle us... Also some people are worried its a tour of pity and misery .... ITS Not at ALL!!!

Free walking tour to the biggest slum in Africa

Anna

1 Review

Brian was an amazing guide. He knows the slums and is able to tell everything about the life in Kibera and make you meet locals. We also felt safe with him at all times.

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

It was a very nice tour! Kibera is impressive, but Brian leads you through it. He knows a lot of people and places + nice facts about the place

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"