Kibera Slum Guided Tour from Nairobi

Recommended by 92% of travelers

Nairobi, Kenya

6 hours (approx.)
Pickup offered
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get a glimpse of life in Africa’s largest urban slum on a private walking tour to Kibera, a deeply impoverished area that’s home to thousands of people. Visit the area with a guide who was born and raised in Kibera, tour an orphanage and school, then see how local craftspeople repurpose bones in a bead factory. This tour includes pickup and drop-off at your hotel in Nairobi.

Private walking tour of Kibera slum with a local guide
Get a glimpse into daily life in a Kibera home
Tour an orphanage school and bead factory
Guide walks you from your hotel in Nairobi

What's Included

Pick-up and drop off to your hotel within Nairobi CBD
Drinking water
Guide born and brought up in Kibera

Tips (optional)
Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Pickup details

All hotel within Nairobi Apartments Villas

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Meet a guide at your hotel in Nairobi for the trip to Kibera; the exact departure time varies and will be determined after booking.

Upon arrival in Kibera, walk around the area and listen as your guide shares stories about life in the sprawling slum, and about the challenges facing Kibera residents. Stop into an orphanage and school that was built by Mama Tunza, a beloved local activist.

Continue to a bead factory to see how residents re-use bones from the butcher shop to create unique beads, and enter a typical Kibera house to learn about daily life in the slum. Make a final stop at Kibera’s BioGas center for views across the area, then finish the tour with a return transfer to your hotel.

Kibera

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kibera

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Kibera

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.7

based on 12 reviews

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Fantastic tour of Kibera

Jessica_T, Mar 2025

I was a little apprehensive about touring Kibera because of its reputation for being a high crime area, but as soon as I met our guide, Collin's, my fears were put to rest. Collin's, who grew up in Kibera, was extremely knowledgeable about the area and he seemed to know everyone. While the poverty and hard lives experienced by Kibera's residents is extremely shocking, I was very impressed with the general seeming happiness of its residents and how friendly they were. Collins took us to a house of an elderly Kibera resident and I was impressed by her positive attitude despite her very small house and cramped living quarters. Collins also took us to a school and I loved meeting the children. We didn't have cash with us, which I highly recommend so you can buy candy for the children. The only negative about the tour was that the driver made us stop at an overpriced souvenir shop on the way back to the hotel--something that was definitely not on the itinerary. This unfortunately seems to be standard practice during Kenyan tours.

Response from Host, Mar 2025

Hi Jessica, Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience! We are delighted to hear that Collins helped put your mind at ease and provided you with an insightful tour of Kibera. His deep knowledge and connections within the community make the experience even more meaningful, and we are glad you got to see the warmth and resilience of the residents firsthand. Meeting the children and interacting with the local community is always a special part of the tour, and we appreciate your tip about carrying cash for small gestures like buying candy—it’s a great way to spread joy. We sincerely apologize for the unexpected stop at the souvenir shop. While we strive to stick to the itinerary, we will follow this up with your driver. We appreciate you feedback and we hope to welcome you again on another tour! Warm regards, Clara

This is a must see tour. Walking tour was challenging at times with uneven terrain and mud.

John_A, Dec 2022

I was amazed to see how this community comes together to support each other. The people are hard working, the children happy and friendly. The parents send their children go to school and the children greeted us in English with big happy smiles. Our guides were excellent. They were informative and we felt welcomed and safe throughout the tour.

Response from Host, Dec 2022

Hello John, Thanks so much for writing to us such a good review with a 5 star rating. We are happy to hear that you enjoy your day tour to Kibera slum, its really a place worth going. Our guides are always knowlegeable and always very informative, also ensure that our clients are safe throughout the tour. We hope to serve you again soon in the near future Regards, Faith

Kibera

Ion_B, Sep 2021

We booked last minute and it was a great decision. The tour guide Paul was awesome !!! We went to Kibera and it was a lot of fun to see how people leave there and have their small little businesses . Also we asked if we could ride on the local bus that has very loud music with lots of TVs screens , he was able to arrange it and it was a wild drive to experience it with the local people . If you never seen the slams you definitely should consider using this company and definitely request for Paul.

Response from Host, Oct 2021

Hello , Thank you for leaving us this wonderful review. We are pleased to read that you had an amazing time and Paul did an excellent job. He works hard to ensure our clients have the best experience. Nice read that Paul went his way and gave you the opportunity to ride in our local buses. Indeed that was a great exprience. We welcome you to have another tour as we explore more of attractions in Kenya.

Inside kibera

PrinceKareem_L, Mar 2020

Wow! Is the only way I can describe my experience touring kibera. TOM my tour operator was outstanding in proving background history and knowledge of kibera. Tom linked us with Willie, our local kibera guide and my experience elevated even more. Willie is still a resident and his presence allowed me to see and interact with the community in a way that I wouldn't have been allowed to do without him. Willie even took me to his home, introduced me to his family and allowed me to the essence of how the people in kibera live day to day. Highly recommend

Response from Host, Mar 2020

Hello Prince, Thank you for writing us a review on your tour to Kibera. This is one of the unique tours in Nairobi and we are grateful that you have recommended it to our TripAdvisor readers. Kibera Slum which is unseen by most tourists is Africa's largest slum and the friendliest slum in the world. We would like to have you again in future as we explore other destinations.