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Free tour

Free Tour of Kibera Slum with a Local Social Entrepreneur.

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Luke
Registered on February 27, 2024

I am a Kenyan citizen ,a talented professional in Tourism management, a humanitarian and a social entrepreneur- born and raised in Kibera Slum, the largest slum in Africa. Moreover, I hold a Bachelors degree in Tourism and hospitality management from a public University in Kenya(Kisii University).

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

 Kibera slum is a home to more than 300,000 people living within an area of approximately 3 square Kilometers and located close to 7kms from Nairobi City center. Due to their culture, The community here is vibrant hence worth the visit everyday.

The tour has the following stops and is scheduled as follows;

i)Green House mall- This is the meeting point where you'll meet your local guide .
ii) Toi Market - This is the second largest open air market in Nairobi where second hand clothes are sold to locals especially those from Kibera. The clothes originating from Europe, The UK ,USA, China etc.
iii)Kibera Pride initiative Organization (Children's Home) - This children's home supports the needy and vulnerable kids from the slum with ; food ,shelter and education, as some of them are total orphans while others are lost cases that were rescued from the streets. Interacting with these kids will leave a lasting impression and put a smile on their faces.
iv)Uweza Art Gallery - the art center is one of a kind and it supports the kids & artists from the slum with the platform to explore their talent in art.The pieces of art exhibited here are really amazing and it goes without saying that one would love them.
v)An aerial view of the slum near KIBERA TOWN CENTRE, for viewing of a section of the slum from an elevated view near the old Kenya - Uganda Railway line.
vi)A local House - get to see a local house in pursuit of discovering the arrangement of the 4m × 4m house.
vii) Fairview Academy - visit a local school in the slum and get to discover the resilience in the slum, children learning despite hardships and little
resources.
viii) Victorious Bone craft- This is a Local workshop for recycling cow bones, cow horns and camel bone into ornaments; they do so in order to create jobs & conserve the environment from pollution.
ix) Olympic Estate - This is the final stop where you'll order a taxi for your next destination(End of Tour).

Please Note; 30% of the revenue from the Tour helps to support a children's home & a local school with stationeries and other school items--- hence one is encouraged to support the cause.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Kilimani, Ngong, Kenya
    Kilimani, Ngong, Kenya
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    I will be at the main entrance of Greenhouse mall(meeting point) with a black t-shirt written Guru Walk.

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    Outside visit
    Greenhouse Mall

    This is the strategic meeting point for all our guests where you will be picked and briefed about the experience of the day.

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    Outside visit
    Toi Main Market

    We will walk through the famous Toi Market ,an open air market on our way to our other stop overs.

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    Outside visit
    Victorious bone crafts

    We will visit this location of interest to experience efforts towards recycling of bone products in pursuit of sustainability.

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    Outside visit
    KIBERA PRIDE INITIATIVE ORGANIZATION

    We will visit this children rescue center and home to spend time and interact with the kids.

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    Outside visit
    Kibera Town Centre

    This will be our final stop for rest and refreshment before booking an Uber or bolt or rather for pick up by your driver.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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