Nairobi: Free Guided Tour of Kibera Slum with a Local Social Entrepreneur.

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 seven (7) stops are as below;

1)Meet your local guide at the Greenhouse Mall and head to the Toi Market, the second-largest open-air market in Nairobi. See where second-hand clothes from Europe, the UK, the USA, China, and more are sold to locals, especially those from Kibera.

2)Next, visit a local children's home that supports needy and vulnerable kids from the slum with food, shelter, and education. Interact with the children, many of whom are orphans or rescued from the streets, and leave a lasting impression.

3)Continue to the Uweza Art Gallery, a unique center that provides a platform for kids and artists from the slum to explore their talent in art. Admire the amazing pieces of art exhibited here.

4)Then, enjoy an aerial view of the slum near Kibera Town Centre, offering a phenomenal perspective of a section of Kibera from an elevated viewpoint near the old Kenya-Uganda Railway line.

5)Visit a local house to discover the arrangement of the (4m × 4m) home and interact with the family to understand and appreciate their way of life.

6)Next, head to Fairview Academy, a local school in the slum, and witness the resilience of children learning despite hardships and limited resources.

7)Finally, visit the Victorious Bone Craft Workshop, a local workshop that recycles cow bones, cow horns, used brass padlocks, and camel bones into ornaments. Learn how they create jobs and conserve the local environment from pollution.

Olympic Estate - This is the LAST STOP, where you'll order a taxi (Uber/Bolt) 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 supplies--- hence one is encouraged to support the cause.

The tour lasts 2 hours and 30 minutes

Available in English

Guide: Luke

Guiding since 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).

4 stops

2.2 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Greenhouse MallI will be at the main entrance of Greenhouse mall next to the security checkpoint. I will gently wave at you.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

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

Outside visit

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

Outside visit

Kibera Town CentreThis place is located next to the famous Kibera view point, this place offers a panoramic aerial view of a section of Kibera slum that clearly shows the architecture of slum houses as well as how they lay side by side.

4 stops

2.2 km walking

2 hours and 30 minutes

Meeting point:Greenhouse MallI will be at the main entrance of Greenhouse mall next to the security checkpoint. I will gently wave at you.Open in Google Maps →

Outside visit

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

Outside visit

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

Outside visit

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Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.

Accessibility

Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.

Groups

Does not accept large group bookings.

Pets

Not suitable for bringing pets.

Minimum attendees

Requires a minimum of 5 people to conduct the tour.

Additional costs

The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.

Free cancellation

If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.