Kenya · KIBERA COMMUNITY TOURS
14 reviewed
Kibera walks are led by people who live there, and the fee going back into the neighbourhood is the reason they exist. What varies is group size, how long you spend, and whether the route ends at a project you can support directly. These 14 are the ones run by resident guides, with what each visit covers.
A 3-hour Kibera walk with local guides, a home visit, KCOOP community stops, and a fixed-price craft shop, for $15.
“Very good and interesting to walk arround in Kibera. The guides was lokal and very intesting. If you go, bring childrens clothes, toys and candy.. Very apriciated.. I warmly recomended..”
Private half-day Kibera slum tour in Nairobi with hotel pickup, local guides Kevin and Ismael, crafts, school visits, and a family home stop.
“Ishmail was a kind hearted and knowledgeable guide. He was eloquent, as well as interesting. He answered every question of the guests. He engaged the quieter guests. The walk is long and it can have some need for agility and physicRead more”
A 3-hour Kibera storytelling walk with a local guide, including Toi Market, Hope and Shine centre, and a school and home visit.
“The tour was great, Elijah our guide really made us feel at home and gave great information about the history, community and culture. Lucas was also very responsive and organised things well. A great experience for anyone, I'd highly recommend. Brian and Bronagh”
Private half-day Kibera tour with Lucas, from Toi Market to Hope and Shine Centre, with safety-first guidance and real stories.
“Good and perfectly safe walking tour with interesting narrative by guide Elijah, also (limited) chance to interact with local people. Inclusive hotel pick-up was arranged, with minor delay, by boda (motorcycle) driven by guide; my 4 star hotel gate man seemed to be a little surprised. The tour includes some souvenir shopping opportunity at a local workshop, but no pressure. Visit to school project said to be run by tour operator comes with an invitation to sign a guest book and make a donation to be documented in that book. It's advisable to use hiking boots as some tracks are muddy and slippery.”
Walk Kibera with a Seed Foundation guide, meet residents, see social impact projects, and visit The Seed School in Nairobi for $30.
“Nothing to fear when in the hands of Padox - he picked us up from our hotel in Nairobi and guided us around Kibera and we felt safe the whole time. He explained the history of the area, current living conditions, his own story and how and why he started his foundation. Be sRead more”
Nairobi’s Kibera slum tour with local guide Luke, markets, school visits, Uweza art, and a recycling workshop, with 30% support for kids.
“Our guide Luke and his childhood friend are exceptional people. From the start Luke is very responsive on whatsapp. They made us feel safe and secure because they grew up in the slums soo they know about the life in Kibera. Problems faced by Kibra people, housing, water, electrity, health, waste, unemployment, education etc. We visited mama Paschalia who takes care of about 18 orphans. We took to her bails of ugali (maize flour)stable food, stationery to support the kids. We visited the market, art gallery, view point, Luke's house we met his parents, children's home, recycling workshop etc. Thankyou Luke for the wonderful job you do to create awareness…”
A budget private tour through Kibera, Nairobi. Ride matatu, meet school kids, see recycling, join dance and football in 4 hours.
“Amazing. Highly recommend. You will learn and experience a lot. You will be a better human being after this tour.”
Tour Kibera with an insider guide, see bone-jewelry craft, home visits, a children’s rescue centre, then Nairobi market stops.
“Ismael was a great host and I was very touched by spending time with his wife in his home. Incredible self sustaining ecosystem and strong community.”
A one-day Kibera slum tour from Nairobi with local guides, community visits, street walks, and strong safety. $22, 2 hours of exploring.
“Sincerely appreciated the opportunity to walk through and learn about Kibera. As someone with deep connections to rhe community Daniel is a thoughtful guide with a wealth of knowledge. I recommend this tour. Ken from Canada”
A 3-hour walking Kibera tour with Lucas: Toi Market, crafts and school visits, a home look inside Kibera, plus viewpoints from the old railway line.
“An amazing experience and opportunity to having had the chance to visit kibera people. They are amazing, always helping each other and friendly. We could see their houses, the school with the kids, the market and much more. Very recommended, if you are in Nairobi you should absolutely do this experience and book it with Lucas which is very well organized!”
Walk Kibera with local youth guides in Nairobi, see NGO housing and health work, and finish at Olympic Primary School. 2-3 hrs.
“This was an interesting and incredible experience. The tour Frederick was knowledgeable and helpful. Very eye opening and humbling experience.”
Tour Kibera with local social entrepreneurs, visit a real home, see KCOOP Children’s Centre, and shop fair-price crafts with impact.
“The guide knew his stuff really well. I always felt safe. Really impressive.”
Walk Kibera with local guides, visit crafts and markets, step inside a home, eat street food, and support schooling with part of your $10.
“It was very good, thank you! Lots of the Nairobi tours are expensive, but this was very affordable and rewarding. You really see (and feel) what it is like for thousands and thousands of people in Nairobi. Despite the struggles, the warmth of the Kenyan people in this area is so apparent. As for the tour, despite my late arrival the guide, Jack, greeted me with a hand shake and a warm smile which was greatly appreciated!”
Private Kibera slum tour from Nairobi with a guide, Toi market, Hope and Shine Center volunteering, women’s group talks, and a matatu ride.
“The slum Kibera walk tour was a memorable experience. We spent time in a class with children singing learning and sharing a meal all together. We met and talked to local people However I gave a 3 stars because the guide didn’t know so Read more”
