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Free tour

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

4.92
Excellent(12)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English
Guru: Luke
Registered on 27 February 2024
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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).
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

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 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. 


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Kilimani, Ngong, Kenya
I will be at the main entrance of Greenhouse mall next to the security checkpoint. I will gently wave at you.
1
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.
2
Outside visit
Victorious bone crafts
We will visit this location of interest to experience efforts towards recycling of bone products in pursuit of sustainability.
3
Outside visit
Kibera Town Centre
This 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.
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Professionalism
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4.55
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4.92
Quality
4.92
Route
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Who is this tour for?

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

What should I know?

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.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Nairobi: Free Guided Tour of Kibera Slum with a Local Social Entrepreneur.
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