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Nairobi: Kibera Slum Walking Tour With Decorated Matatu Ride
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Duration
3h 30min
Meeting point
KICC building
Languages
English
From €8.00
Per person
Free Cancellation. No Booking Fees.
Cancel for free up to 24 hours. We price match.
Overview
This experience is designed for travelers who want to step beyond the typical tourist sites and see Nairobi's heartbeat. It's a powerful, authentic cultural immersion that supports local communities. You won't just be an observer; you'll be a guest.
Tour Highlights:
Explore Kibera's Backstreets: Navigate the labyrinth of narrow alleys with a local guide born and raised in the community.
Local Markets & Crafts: Explore the bustling aisles of Toi Market, Kibera's economic hub.
Matatu Culture Immersion: Experience the "colorful chaos" of Nairobi's public transit system. You'll visit bus stations, learn about the culture from the crews, and take a short ride in a Matatu. Feel the thumping music, see the flashy LED lights and graffiti, and understand why this is a cornerstone of urban youth culture.
A Local Home: Step inside a typical Kibera home for tea and a chat with a resident family.
Matatu Experience: After exploring Kibera, the tour shifts to Nairobi's streets. You'll head to a Matatu stage, learn about the vehicle's unique culture and history from the driver and tout, and then hop on board for a short, exhilarating ride through the city to feel the real Nairobi energy.
Tour Highlights:
Explore Kibera's Backstreets: Navigate the labyrinth of narrow alleys with a local guide born and raised in the community.
Local Markets & Crafts: Explore the bustling aisles of Toi Market, Kibera's economic hub.
Matatu Culture Immersion: Experience the "colorful chaos" of Nairobi's public transit system. You'll visit bus stations, learn about the culture from the crews, and take a short ride in a Matatu. Feel the thumping music, see the flashy LED lights and graffiti, and understand why this is a cornerstone of urban youth culture.
A Local Home: Step inside a typical Kibera home for tea and a chat with a resident family.
Matatu Experience: After exploring Kibera, the tour shifts to Nairobi's streets. You'll head to a Matatu stage, learn about the vehicle's unique culture and history from the driver and tout, and then hop on board for a short, exhilarating ride through the city to feel the real Nairobi energy.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:
- Slum Bank
- Kibera Town Centre
- Kibera Toy Market
- Services of An English speaking local guide.
- Visit to a slum family house.
- Aeriel view of the slum.
- Opportunity to participate in community based projects.
- Walking Tour: A guided exploration of Kibera's key sites as described.
- Matatu Ride: A short trip on a local Matatu to experience the culture.
Our Guides
CHARLES NDUNGU
On arrival
Meet our guide at the KICC building main gate along City Hall Way, Nairobi.
Things to note
The following are not included in the tour:
Tip and Gratuities.
Food and drinks.
Personal expenses.
Hotel pickup and drop off.
Always carry caddies, foodstuffs, sweets, biscuits, or clothing for slum Children.
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Cancellation policy
Free Cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Late cancellation or your non-arrival is not refundable.
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