Highlights
- Discover the creativity behind handcrafted jewelry made from scrap materials
- Hear powerful, personal stories from local guides about life and resilience
- Experience the joy and hope radiating from children at the Kibera Kids Library
Description
Your experience begins at Prestige Mall, where you'll meet your local guide and hop onto a colorful matatu — a uniquely Kenyan form of public transport — for an authentic ride into Kibera. Your first stop is the bustling Olympic market, followed by a visit to a local ornament shop that transforms bones and scrap materials into stunning handmade jewelry.
Next, you'll visit a children's home where you'll learn about local efforts to care for vulnerable youth. From there, you'll walk to the railway line that runs through the heart of Kibera, offering a striking view and deeper context into daily life in the area.
Your journey continues at the Kibera Kids Library — a safe space empowering children through education, books, and creativity. You'll also visit a part of Kibera known as ‘Chocolate City,’ and hear the unique and symbolic story behind its name.
The tour ends at KTC, a vibrant community center where you'll reflect on the experience, enjoy a local snack or drink if you wish, and order an Uber to your next destination. Along the way, expect rich conversations, warm hospitality, and real connections with the people of Kibera.
Includes
Guided walking tour of Kibera with knowledgeable local guides
Authentic matatu ride from Prestige Mall to Kibera
Visits to Olympic Market, local artisan ornament shop, children’s home, railway view, Kibera Kids Library, Chocolate City, and KTC Community Centre
Opportunity to interact with local residents, artisans, and children
Support for community projects like the Kibera Kids Library
Small group experience for a personalized and safe tour
Uber ride arranged from the final stop (KTC Community Centre)
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund