Kenya · KIBERA TOURS
Kibera is walked with people who live there, and the good tours are run by residents rather than about them. These 15 are compared on who guides, where the money goes, how long you are on your feet and what it costs.
Walk Kibera with local guides, visit a home and craft center, and see how your $15 tour supports KCOOP programs.
“Fantastic exeperience with Benter and Kevin. One of the best days of the trip. Highly recommended.”
Private half-day Kibera tour in Nairobi with a local guide, hotel pickup, school and home visits, and bone workshop stops for context beyond a photo.
“This is such an eye opening experience. It is very sad to see how these people live and it makes you appreciate life even more after this tour.”
Walk Kibera with local storytellers in Nairobi. Visit Toi Market, Hope and Shine Kibera Centre, a school, and a home in 3 hours.
“Amazing tour. Impressive and inspiring. Effie was the best guide and the whole team is fab! All safe to go and do. Insightfull and visiting the school the team runs and also the other local initiatives we visited are all great. Support these guys by booking them. If i return to Nairobi will hope to meet them again.”
Private half-day Kibera tour with Lucas in Nairobi. Walk Toi Market, Hope and Shine Centre, and a home stop.
“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.”
Explore Kibera with local guide Luke on a 3-hour tour, visiting markets, schools, art, a home, and a recycling workshop, with 30% support.
“I had a wonderful experience on my tour with Luke. He was very friendly and knowledgeable, and he explained everything clearly, giving me a deep understanding of the way of life in the slum. He showed me the school and even introduced me to Mimi, a very kind lady who takes care of the orphanage. We also saw the arts, and Luke explained their meaning and importance in the community. I truly appreciated how much care he put into guiding me and helping me connect with the people and culture. It was an eye-opening and meaningful experience, and I highly recommend Luke as a guide.Read more”
Walk Kibera with Seed Foundation staff, meet residents, visit the Seed School, and understand daily life and local improvement work in Nairobi.
“We had an amazing and eye opening tour of Kibera. Not to be missed, these guys are doing amazing things and share their true experiences of a challenging but open community. Absolutely worth every dollar, that goes back into the school for the young children.”
A private 4-hour Kibera tour in Nairobi for $15, with pickup, bottled water, and visits to school, homes, recycling, and local life.
“Amazing. Highly recommend. You will learn and experience a lot. You will be a better human being after this tour.”
A private Kibera slum tour with Ismael, including a bone craft workshop, home visits, and a children’s rescue center, plus Nairobi sights.
“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 1-day Kibera walking tour with local guides, community project visits, and a strong sense of safety for $22 in Nairobi.
“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 tour in Kibera with a local guide, exploring Toi market, craft work, a supported school, and a home visit.
“Effie was a fantastic guide and provided great insight to kibera. I enjoyed every minute of the tour and learnt along the way. It was good to see all of the different parts to kibera and highly recommend this tour with Lucas, Effie and the family.”
Walk Kibera in Nairobi with local youth, visit Olympic Primary School, learn about NGO projects, and see the informal economy. 2-3 hours.
“Our guide Bramwel was amazing, he was really knowledgeable and answered all our questions, he was really nice and friendly, he even showed us his place, he always made sure we felt comfortable and safe if we go back we would definitely would meet again, it was a really nice experience.”
Visit Kibera with a social entrepreneur, tour homes and KCOOP Children's Centre, shop fixed-price crafts, and fund school support.
“The guide knew his stuff really well. I always felt safe. Really impressive.”
A 3-hour Nairobi Kibera slum walk with Jack, local guides, crafts, markets, and street food, with half your fee supporting education.
“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 responsible Kibera tour in Nairobi with Toi market, Hope and Shine center, bead shops, women and youth groups, 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”
3-hour Kibera tour with local guides, crafts, home visits, and school-fee support, with mobile ticket and small groups in Nairobi.
“It was very interesting experience, the guide was really good. I had chance to learn a lot about the every day life of local people and I felt really safe there.”
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