Kibera Tours & Attractions

Our tour brings you home to the humble lives of Kibera informal residents and you get a first hand encounter to their daily endavours and struggles to have a transformed future. Come listen to their eye opening stories of optimism and hope.
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

While the thought of visiting Kibera slums might sound overwhelming, the experience of spending a few hours in this vibrant, multifaceted community is educational and informative. With its maze-like network of unmarked streets and narrow alleys, Kibera is best visited in the morning or mid-morning led by Lucas who has a razor-sharp knowledge on the inspiring creativity, resilience, and ingenuity employed by Kibera residents to survive under challenging circumstances in what we call the “city of hope.”


Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

We are a team of 4 local guides. We are experienced and professional. We were all born, raised and still live here in Kibera (the largest slum in Africa). We have first-hand insights into the authentic daily life here in Kibera, our community. We run a social impact tour business called OAC Kenya Tours. It is a vehicle for positive change. A significant portion of our revenues go back to the community. 50% of the booking fees from this tour helps in paying school fees for needy kids here in our community. Join us in making a positive difference by booking this tour
We also run a non-profit called KCOOP Organization. It was officially established and registered in 2022. KCOOP operates here in Kibera slum and in rural parts of Kenya. All our regular updates are available on our website and social media pages. Our Instagram is; @kcoop.organization.
We are now seeking for like minded individuals, organizations or enterprises for partnership to enable us help many more needy kids.
Welcome

Duration: 3 hours.

Our primary emphasis is on fostering cross-cultural exchange, as we firmly believe it provides our clients with a conducive environment to share their cultural experiences and explore diverse cultures.
"Discover the Hidden Wonders of Kibera with Tembea Kibera Tour Guides."
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Profit from your booking will be used to support the local community and send children to school. Kevin spends his whole life in Kibera and he can tell you stories, show you places. Kevin rescued a few street children and put them in orphanage school and the kids consider him Big Brother.
Duration: 4 hours.

See Kibera as only a local could and experience the real Kibera through the lense of hope. We’ll meet the dreamers creating a difference in Kibera through their mission-driven, small businesses. There are 5 stops on our journey...
Duration: 4 hours.

It is a life changing experience for those who have never been in the slums. We have provision for edutainment where we have traditional dances from the school.

The pick-up point will be flexible for both parties.
Visitors will have the opportunity to see the innermost part of the slum and the households of the real slum.

The visitor will see the mixture of different cultures staying together as one in the slum.
Most importantly, we are not highlighting poverty but the resilience of the human spirit in adversity.
Duration: 4 hours.

DALA AFRICA is an indigenous firm harnessing Kenya's rich tourism and volunteerism culture for good. We specifically invest in creating unique experiences for our clients targeting under-served markets. We exclusively employ locals to provide employment where it matters. We look forward to having you on-board.

DALA was originally founded by Dr. Erick Komolo, Kenyan Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur to address youth unemployment, high teenage pregnancies and school dropouts in his rural village in South Western Kenya. We cultivate part of our profits to this mission through MAKLWETA, a charitable trust Dr. Komolo founded.
Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

Gain a deeper understanding of Kenyan life and culture on a visit to Kibera slums, one of the largest urban slums in Africa and a sight unseen by most visitors. Traversing the corridors of the slum with a private guide is a great way to get more out of a full day in Kibera — and to ensure your visit is respectful of local culture — as you discover the challenges that locals face and the unique ways they’re working to improve living conditions.

See an open air market, a bead factory, a bone recycling plant and shop, a kindergarten/orphanage, two aerial views of the slum, two typical slum houses and a public ground
Duration: 4 to 6 hours.

On the outskirts of Nairobi, Kibera is at once part of one of Africa’s most developed cities and at the same times stands apart from it.
Duration: 6 hours.

Being in Nairobi with limited time, grab the advantage of knowing the Nairobi city streets and life in the slums as you interact with people and make friends. Enjoy the tour with our professional local guides who can make you enter every city corner without fear. Get to know how slum life is as you interact with slum dwellers. A guide who is a Kibera resident, born and brought up there will make the tour more exciting and enjoyable. Meet his friends and classmates as you visit every corner and the school where he got his education, the biogas center, typical Kibera houses, a beads factory, and local women's craft center workshop which empowers women with HIV and widows among many other places.
Duration: 6 hours.

Get a chance to visit Kibera Slums as you get to learn and understand their life and there challenges they go through. Later have lunch (own expense) then later head to Bomas of Kenya and experience kenya's culture and its history.

Duration: 8 hours.

On the outskirts of Nairobi, Kibera is at once part of one of Africa’s most developed cities and at the same times stands apart from it.
Duration: 5 hours.

Get to know a different side of Nairobi on this half-day guided tour to the Kibera Slums. See what daily life is like for the residents of Africa’s largest slums as you tour the open-air markets, nursery schools, and a local Biogas plant that uses human waste as its raw material and powers 200 homes in the area. Get an insider perspective and get a deeper understanding of these slums.

Duration: 4 hours.

This tour package enables the traveler to explore the city of hope on an afternoon tour. This tour is unique because one is able to experience the exuberance of the slum at it's peak operational hours. Kibera is one of the few slums in the world that upholds peace, love and unity and is a place where social and artistic enterprises can evolve outside the confines of a more formal settlement.

Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

A day well spent exploring the unseen side of Nairobi through Kibera Slum which is unseen by most tourists. Kibera is Africa's largest slum and the friendliest slum in the world. Visit Toi market, an Orphanage/ School, a Bead Factory, a typical Kibera-House and The Biogas Center.

Duration: 6 hours.

Being in Nairobi with limited time, grab the advantage of knowing the Nairobi city history and interacting with people as you make friends. Enjoy the tour with our professional guides who can make you enter every city corner without fear. Get to know how slum life is as you interact with slum dwellers. A guide who is a Kibera resident, born and brought up there will make the tour more exciting and enjoyable.
Duration: 6 hours.

On the outskirts of Nairobi, Kibera is at once part of one of Africa’s most developed cities and at the same times stands apart from it. Yes, there is a lot of poverty here, but there’s also a sense of freedom.
Safe Experience of The Slum walking with a guide born and raised there.
Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

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. Later have lunch (own expense) then later head to Bomas of Kenya and experience kenya's culture and its history.
Duration: 8 hours.

Enjoy visits Kibera and Bomas of Kenya during this day tour. Get an insider’s view of Nairobi’s dynamic slum as you visit a local home and learn about grassroots entrepreneurship a handicraft workshop.

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. Later head to Bomas of Kenya and experience kenya's culture and its history
Duration: 7 hours.

All our guides were born here and we believe we have the first hand information our visitors want to know.
We will give you full history of how our community came into existence.
you will also have a privilege to meet the local and visit some of the local business
through the tour we will have photo session areas where you will take pictures of the community and some for your memories
we will also have a chance to visit some of the local art shops including that for our local organization
we believe we will give you the best memory ever
welcome to Kibera and welcome to the chocolate city
Duration: 3 to 4 hours.

Get a chance to visit Kibera Slums as you get to learn and understand their life and there challenges they go through. Later have lunch (own expense) then later head to Bomas of Kenya and experience kenya's culture and its history.
Duration: 8 hours.

A Nairobi city tour that combines major landmarks with visits to the Nairobi National Museum, the Giraffe Centre, lunch at the famous Carnivore Restaurant, and a cultural performance at Bomas of Kenya offers an immersive experience of the city's rich history, vibrant wildlife, and diverse culture.

Begin by exploring Kenya's heritage and archaeological treasures at the museum, followed by a close-up encounter with endangered Rothschild giraffes at the Giraffe Centre. Afterward, enjoy a delicious feast of African meats at Carnivore, one of Nairobi's most iconic restaurants, and end the day with captivating traditional dances and cultural displays at Bomas of Kenya, showcasing the country's unique ethnic diversity.
Duration: 8 to 9 hours.

Embark on an Unforgettable Journey Through Kibera Slum

Discover the heart and soul of Nairobi with our unique tour of Kibera, a bustling hub of culture and entrepreneurship. This experience offers a rare glimpse into the everyday lives of its people, showcasing their artistry and the vibrant tapestry of urban Kenyan life.

As you immerse yourself in one of Africa’s most dynamic communities, you'll listen to the unheard stories that make Kibera so special. Our tour is more than just an exploration; it's a meaningful contribution to the local community.

Join us for a day that promises more than memories. You'll gain stories, experiences, and a newfound appreciation for the resilience and spirit of Nairobi's community.


Duration: 2 to 3 hours.

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. Later have lunch (own expense) then later head to Bomas of Kenya and experience kenya's culture and its history.
Duration: 8 hours.

One of kind place within Nairobi to interact with the community.Small business owners, Men and Women empowerment fundations as well as schools.

Visit Businesses, Schools, and Homes.

Kibera is considered as a low income community area where they have managed to work with the least and still very productive. Men and Women remaining a busy and growing community avoiding crime.


Duration: 1 to 3 hours.

Kibera Slum Children Home Visit allows you to experience the heartbeat of charity work in Kenya. You’ll meet the children who are at the center of the slum, see where they’ve come from, and understand the transformational difference the home has made in their lives. Additionally you’ll witness firsthand the passion of Kenyan staff members have for every child as they pour into their lives.

Along with the children, you’ll meet a dedicated Kenyan team members and learn about the daily joys and struggles that come with raising the children in their care and creating a family environment. You’ll also be brought face to face with the struggle of poverty, wrestling through how that intersects with your life.

You will be guided through the slum by our dedicated guide who was born and raised in the slum and you will be able to get first hand information about the slum and get hosted in a slum family set up.

Duration: 4 hours.

Experience day to day life of Kenyan slum dwellers.
Walk through the biggest slum in the East Africa.
Discover and participate in community based projects.
Get to explore a mixture of different cultures staying together as one in the slum
Have an opportunity to see the innermost part of the slum and the households of the real slum
Get an entertainment where we have traditional dances from the local school

Duration: 5 hours.

.Get to know a different side of Nairobi on this half-day guided tour to Kibera slums. Our driver will pick you from your hotels/residents and drive towards Ngong Road past Uchumi supermarket.

Visit the Soweto village homestead, then continue to Curio Workshop where you will witness those who live in Kibera are innovative in making ornaments out of animal bones. Continue with the visits to the nursery schools and pass by to see the water vendor.
You will come past Nairobi National Park which is known for many species of wildlife e.g. lions. You can experience game drives too.

Feel welcome in one of the Kibera houses and ask questions about day-to-day life in Kibera. Walk and see a biogas plant, which uses human waste as raw materials in the production of biogas used in cooking, gas as well as lighting about 200 households once it is accomplished and commissioned.

Later you will be escorted back to your car and dropped back to Nairobi hotel or home.
Duration: 4 hours.

This tour is very unique since you get to experience first hand and real life of the people 2nd biggest informal housing in Africa. Below are the activities
1. A visit to the local youth center and see how they innovated electricity using the bio gas.
2. A visit to the women HIV victims group who have defied the odds of the disease and decided to make kangas clothe designs which they sell to earn an income among many things.
3. Visit to the local youth galleries where they use cattle bones to come up with the neckleses and various ornaments.
Duration: 2 hours.

Visit giraffes center, you’ll learn about important conservation work taking place in Kenya. Get an insider’s view of Nairobi’s dynamic slum as you visit a local home and learn about grassroots

Gain a deeper understanding of Kenyan life and culture on a visit to the Kibera slum, one of the largest slums in Africa and a sight unseen by most visitors. Visit workshops, vendors, and schools in Kibera to learn how the slum's big number of residents live on a day to day basis while your guide provides informative commentary about the area's challenges and opportunities.
Duration: 7 hours.

A great one time opportunity very close to the city. This is a private and also a custom tour where you can have lunch breaks and shopping stop overs. We do our best to make the tour as memorable as possible. A Enjoy the diversity of the Kenyan People.
Duration: 5 to 6 hours.

A day well spent exploring the unseen side of Nairobi through Kibera Slum which is unseen by most tourists. Kibera is Africa's largest slum and the friendliest slum in the world. Gain a deeper understanding of Kenyan life and culture outside of the typical tourist realm. Then after lunch visit Stedmak Gardens the best Animal, Snake and Birdwatching park in Nairobi
Duration: 8 hours.

Waiting for your next flight but you have some time that you don't want to spend at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport? Good news! We have got you covered. Join us for tour gain a deeper understanding of Kenyan life and culture on a visit to the Kibera slum, one of the largest slums in Africa and a sight unseen by most visitors. Visit workshops, vendors, and schools in Kibera to learn how the slum's 250,000 residents live on a day to day basis while your guide provides informative commentary about the area's challenges and opportunities
Duration: 4 hours.

Kibera is East Africa's largest informal settlement, and has a long and interesting history. Your guide, Ochi, a former professional footballer, is well known throughout Kibera; he was born there and knows the place inside out.
You will meet Ochi at the Prestige Plaza shopping mall (Ngong Road), and from there you will walk to Kibera, while Ochi explains some basic rules for going into the slum (it's not dangerous, but it's good to know some basic do's and don'ts).
Ochi will take you through Kibera's network of narrow alleys, tell you about its history, and with him you'll find out firsthand how the local people live, as you will visit some homes and meet the locals. Or if you like, you could visit a local art studio, a shop, or a bar or restaurant. There will be a stop for tea or a soda, and at the end of the tour Ochi will walk you back to the shopping mall.
Please note this tour is not suitable for people with mobility issues; it involves a fair amount of walking over uneven paths.
Duration: 3 hours.

Visit to the Kibera slum, one of the largest slums in Africa and a sight unseen by most visitors. Visit workshops, vendors, and schools in Kibera to learn how the slum's 250,000 residents live on a day to day basis while your guide provides informative commentary about the area's challenges and opportunities.
Duration: 5 hours.

Start the tour with a walking visit of Toi market, Nairobi’s biggest second-hand market. This market lies just next to Kibera slum and many residents of the slum get their daily bread from running small businesses within it.
Visit Beads Making business. There, you will see the amazing beadwork and also, get a chance to buy some of the handmade jewelry as souvenirs.
Proceed to Victorious Bone Crafts Group that has made a major impact to the community and environment at large. The group collects trash, repurposes it and turns it into treasure. The group collects both old and fresh bones from butcheries, brass and horns and transforms them into bowls, trinkets and jewelry. Kibera residents are innovative and resilient people as seen from this endeavor.
Later in the day, visit a typical Kibera house with the help of a guide. Through this, you will be able to interact one on one with the residents and get to know about their daily life experiences, and what life is like at the slum


Duration: 4 to 5 hours.

This is a tour that takes you to Kibera one of the largest informal settlements or slums located in Nairobi, Kenya. It spans an area of approximately 2.5 square kilometers .Gain insight into the realities of Kenya's slums and support community-driven initiatives Gain insight, understanding, and connection on a walking tour of Kibera, Nairobi's largest slum. Visit a Children's Orphanage, a home for orphans and vulnerable kids
Duration: 4 hours.