Kibera Slums Half-Day Tour

Nairobi, Kenya
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Duration5h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish, Italian, French
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

ENJOY 4 hours of the largest and the friendliest slum in Africa. Kibera slums is the perfect place to experience the contrast between the life you live and the life others live outside the comfort zone. Kibera (Nubian: Forest or Jungle[1]) is a division of Nairobi Area, 6.6 kilometres  from the city center. Kibera is the largest slum in Nairobi, and the largest urban slum in Africa.The 2009 Kenya population and Housing Census reports Kibera's population as 170,070, contrary to previous estimates of one to two million people. Other sources suggest the total Kibera population may be 500,000 to well over 1,000,000 depending on which slums are included in defining Kibera.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Tour escort/host
  • Round-trip private transfer
  • Driver/guide
  • All activities
  • Hotel/port pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • local donations

What to expect

  1. Kibera
    3h · Admission ticket included
    WELCOME to kibera the biggest slum in East Africa. Kenya bush expeditions tours and travel appreciates your presence in Kenya. Our guides born and living in Kibera will show you the very best of kibera slums. See the ways the people of Kibera improve their lives. The people here are friendly and welcoming. Watch as small scale traders continue peacefully with their business.

    Children will stop to say, JAMBO, as you walk armed with your camera.

    Sounds of Mzungu, Mzungu, from children should not worry you, they are appreciating your visit!

    This fantastic tour will last 3 to 4 hours

    Our driver will pick you from your city hotel and drop you after the tour. Nowhere, you walk alone. We are with you throughout the tour.
    What to see

    A bead factory: people here are creative. Animal bones are converted to beads and kitchen ware. Watch as women and men sweat on their work.
    a typical Kibera-house. Feel welcome in one of the houses in Kibera and ask your questions about the day-to-day live in Kibera;
    The biogas center: a fantastic view over Kibera and picture-point. You can see that also human waste is converted to energy.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup details

homes and apartments

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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