Nairobi County, KE
Explore Kibera, Africa's largest slum and experience; a children's home visit, a household visit, a school visit, a walk through slum streets, a local recycling workshop, and an inspiring Art center.
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
English, Swahili
Kibera slum is a home to more than 300,000 people living within an area of approximately 3 square Kilometers and located close to 7kms from Nairobi City center. Due to their culture, The community here is vibrant hence worth the visit everyday.
The tour has the following stops and is scheduled for a maximum of 3 hours as follows;
>GREENHOUSE MALL - This is the meeting point where you'll meet your local guide near the security checkpoint, when you finally enter the mall.
1)Toi Market - This is the second largest open air market in Nairobi where second hand clothes are sold to locals especially those from Kibera. The clothes originating from Europe, The UK ,USA, China, et cetera.
2)A local Children's Home within the Neighborhood - This children's home supports the needy and vulnerable kids from the slum with ; Food ,Shelter and Education, as some of them are total orphans while others are lost cases rescued from the streets. Interacting with these kids will leave a lasting impression and put a smile on their faces.
3)Uweza Art Gallery - the art center is one of a kind and it supports the kids & Artists from the slum with a platform to explore their talent in Art. Most of the pieces of Art exhibited here are really amazing and it goes without saying that one would love them.
4)An Aerial view of the slum near KIBERA TOWN CENTRE, for viewing of a section of the slum from an elevated view near the old Kenya - Uganda Railway line. This view of a section of Kibera is very phenomenal.
5)A Local House/Home - get to visit a local house in pursuit of discovering the arrangement of the (4m × 4m) house as well as interacting with the local family in order to understanding and appreciate their way of life.
6) Fairview Academy - visit this local school in the slum and get to discover the resilience in the slum, children learning despite hardships and little
resources.
7) Victorious Bone Craft Workshop - This is a Local workshop for recycling cow bones, cow horn, used brass padlocks and camel bone into ornaments; they do so in order to create jobs & conserve the local environment from pollution.
< Olympic Estate - This is the LAST STOP, where you'll order a taxi (Uber/Bolt) for your next destination(END OF TOUR).
Please Note; 30% of the revenue from the Tour helps to support a children's home & a local school with stationeries and other school items--- hence one is encouraged to support the cause.
Guide fee
Bottled water
The Market visit(Toi Market)
Children's Home visit
A Local house visit
Visiting (Uweza Foundation Art Centre)
Visiting victorious Bone Craft (recycling workshop)
Visiting a local school (Fairview Academy)
A stop at Kibera View Point for an Aerial view of the slums
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The tour is very interactive and full of in depth stories from a local who doubles up as your guide.
Luke was a phenomenal tour guide. He gave me so much insight into the history of the area, the current situation there, and future plans for the people in the area and the area itself. He took me to local businesses, and to an incredibly inspiring children's home, where I met and had the opportunity to speak with the owner. We passed many people he knew in the area. Luke was warm, professional, extremely knowledgeable, and the perfect person to give you a glimpse into the Kibera area of Nairobi. I would highly recommend him to anyone interested in seeing this spot.
This tour was incredibly educational. Visiting the children's home was emotional, and also inspiring. Luke was an amazing guide. He told us so much we didn't know about the area, and he knew a lot of the people there. He also invited us to his parents' home for a visit. Some of the money you pay goes back to the community, so please book!
A truly insightful and eye-opening experience through Kibera with Luke and Clement! We felt completely safe at all times and had the chance to visit different parts of Kibera while genuinely connecting with people living there. Luke and Clement have put a lot of thought into the way they guide you through the area — it’s not just a walk, it’s a story told with depth and purpose. They’ve designed the route and the conversations in a way that allows you to understand the background and the daily reality of Kibera from beginning to end. Their storytelling is thoughtful, respectful, and incredibly informative — it offers context, history, and personal perspectives that really stay with you. You can tell they care deeply about the community and want to create meaningful encounters for visitors. Very big recommendation! This experience gives you a whole new understanding — one that goes far beyond what you could ever get from the outside. Thanks guys!!!!
I really enjoyed this visit, where I saw so many things and met so many wonderful people. In particular, Paschalia, the manager of the children's shelter, who deserves so much support. I loved visiting a school as a teacher, and the students were so attentive and cute! Luke is awesome and super nice, helpful, and cheerful. I 100% recommend this activity, which is a must-do in Kenya when you want to make meaningful and authentic visits. A big thank you, I will be back! I really enjoyed this visit where I saw a lot of things and met a lot of wonderful people. Especially Paschalia, the manager of the children's shelter, who deserves a lot of donations. I really enjoyed seeing a school as a teacher and the students were so attentive and cute! Luke is great and super kind, helpful, and smiling. I 100% recommend this activity, which is a must-do in Kenya when you want to make visits full of meaning and authenticity. A big thank you!
Luke gave us incredibly informative insights into life in Kibera. He was kind, funny, and made us feel completely safe throughout the entire tour. Through his deep knowledge, Luke gave us a vivid and respectful understanding of everyday life in the community. If I could give him more than five stars, I absolutely would. Highly recommended! asante sana mate!
An Unforgettable Slum Tour in Nairobi – Highly Recommended! We had the privilege of joining an eye-opening and deeply moving tour through the slums of Nairobi, guided by Luke and Clemens. From start to finish, both of them showed incredible dedication, professionalism, and genuine warmth. The tour was not only well-organized and safe but also rich in insight and humanity. Luke knows the area intimately and led us with great respect and empathy, sharing real stories and meaningful perspectives. Clemens was a wonderful complement — knowledgeable, thoughtful, and always attentive to our comfort and safety. We especially appreciated that they didn’t just leave us at the end of the tour but personally accompanied us back to the hotel by taxi. That extra care meant a lot to us and showed how much they value their guests. A heartfelt thank you to Luke and Clemens for this unforgettable experience. We highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting Nairobi who wants to connect with the city
Very fascination and eye opening experience. To see so many people strive in the slum despite challenges
Luke is a really great guy, nice and kind guide. We were really able to see the way of living and exchange with locals. Wonderful people. We felt very welcome everywhere. If you feel bring food, or other useful donations. Once there you’ll understand the importance of everything. We were dubitative about visiting this district, but Luke makes us feel safe and felt the humanity in every moment.
This was an incredibly interesting and eye-opening tour. The guide, Luke is from Kiberia. He does a very good job of explaining the history of the area, and bringing visitors inside the culture. We visited the home of a woman who is caring for children without safe homes, the studio of entrepreneurs who are using recycled materials for art, the market, and ate lunch in a local establishment. We were part of the community, not just observing it.