Highlights
- Navigate the labyrinth of slum narrow alleys with a local guide.
- Feel the thumping music, see the flashy LED lights and graffiti.
- Step inside a typical Kibera home for tea and a chat with a resident family .
- Learn about the vehicle's unique culture and history from the driver and tout .
- Hop on board for an exhilarating ride through the city to feel Nairobi energy .
Description
This experience is designed for travelers who want to step beyond the typical tourist sites and see Nairobi's heartbeat. It's a powerful, authentic cultural immersion that supports local communities. You won't just be an observer; you'll be a guest .
Tour Highlights:
Explore Kibera's Backstreets: Navigate the labyrinth of narrow alleys with a local guide born and raised in the community. This ensures a respectful, safe, and insightful visit .
Community Connection: Visit local homes to understand daily life, see how water and electricity are accessed, and meet the residents .
Local Markets & Crafts: Explore the bustling aisles of Toi Market, Kibera's economic hub . You'll also witness incredible creativity at community workshops where artisans recycle materials like animal bones and brass into beautiful jewelry Matatu Culture Immersion: Experience the 'colorful chaos' of Nairobi's public transit system. You'll visit bus stations, learn about the culture from the crews, and take a short ride in a Matatu. Feel the thumping music, see the flashy LED lights and graffiti, and understand why this is a cornerstone of urban youth culture .
Craft Workshops: See artisans at work, turning recycled materials into art .
Community Groups: Meet inspiring local groups like the 'Power Women,' who educate youth on important issues .
A Local Home: Step inside a typical Kibera home for tea and a chat with a resident family .
Community Project : Visit a local school or center that the tour fees help support, and meet the children .
Matatu Experience: After exploring Kibera, the tour shifts to Nairobi's streets. You'll head to a Matatu stage, learn about the vehicle's unique culture and history from the driver and tout, and then hop on board for a short, exhilarating ride through the city to feel the real Nairobi energy .
Tour Conclusion: The tour typically ends at a central location, or you may be dropped back at your hotel,
Includes
Hotel Pickup and Drop-off: Private transportation to and from your Nairobi hotel.
Local Guide: Services of an English-speaking guide who was born and lives in Kibera.
Walking Tour: A guided exploration of Kibera's key sites as described.
Oportunity to participate in Community based projects.
Matatu Ride: A short trip on a local Matatu to experience the culture.
Public transportation ticket.
Visit to a slum family home.
All goverment fees and fees.
Excludes
Gratuities (Tips): Tips for your guide and driver are not included and are at your discretion.
Personal Purchases: Money for souvenirs, crafts, or snacks.
Food and Drinks
Important Information
- All visitors must pass through airport-style security.
Tour will take place come rain or shine.
Tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels and ages.
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
