NAI NAMI: Nairobi Storytelling Tour

4.9 (961 reviews) Nairobi, Kenya
Duration2h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers

Overview

With Nai Nami, you have the opportunity to experience the real Nairobi through the eyes of children. Get inspired by their life stories and learn from their street skills!

Nai Nami is a social enterprise with the aim to give disadvantaged youth from slums a future in life. We do this by building on their street skills and life stories.

Options

Afternoon Tour

Tour starts in front of Bata Shop in Witalii Lane in in City-Hall Way (Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/WuZbAiieZz3FY7Bt7)

Morning Tour

MorningTour: Tour starts in front of Bata Shop in Witalii Lane in in City-Hall Way (Google Maps: https://goo.gl/maps/WuZbAiieZz3FY7Bt7)

What's included

  • Personal guide
  • Lunch
  • Soft drinks
  • Local lunch
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off: The tour starts and ends in front of Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel in Nairobi CBD

What to expect

  1. Nai Nami - Our Streets. Our Stories.
    Pass by
    We are called Nai Nami, which means Nairobi with me. Our aim is to give disadvantaged youths from slums a job, income and future in life.
  2. Kenyatta International Conference Center
    Pass by
    We will meet at Hilton Hotel in the heart of the city centre and close to KICC tower
  3. National Archives
    Pass by
    Once we start our tour, we will pass National Archives. This is also where our life stories start while we were living on the streets
  4. August 7th Memorial Park
    Pass by
    On our way to downtown, we will pass the Memorial Park which has become famous due to a sad event...
  5. Tom Mboya Statue
    Pass by
    You will also have a chance to take a picture of the big statue
  6. Nairobi Railway Museum
    Pass by
    We will cross the railway station where we are going to share how we survived during cold nights on the streets
  7. Pass by
    We will pass Karikor area with its big market. This was our homebase when we lived on the streets.
  8. Pass by
    On our way back, we pass by Jeevanjee Gardens

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel

End point

In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wear good shoes (no sandals or high heels)
  • Carry a copy of your passport (main page and the page showing the visa stamp) or your original passport
  • Do not carry any valuables like flashy jewellery
  • Do not bring a camera, since taking pictures in town is not allowed (but your phone is fine)
  • Minimum age: 14 years

Cancellation policy

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

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