Kibera
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Monday
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Wednesday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Thursday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Friday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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ksufan88
Wichita, KS5,459 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
I would have never wandered into this neighborhood on my own but with someone from the area as my guide, I felt very safe. We walked the roads and narrow alleys to see things most tourists to Nairobi will never see. It is crowded and dirty, but we felt like we understood more about how the area lives their lives after our visit.
Written 6 September 2023
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fiamma11
Tysons Corner, VA4,919 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2022
I find the concept of townships pretty interesting, but directly seeing and experiencing it is very eye-opening as others have said. Definitely worth seeing.
Written 29 September 2022
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Thank you very much for participating in this experience.
Written 22 February 2023
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nabeab
Hollywood, FL5,423 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022 • Couples
After walking theough Kibera and seeing it by yourself, I can only feel extremely thankful for everything I have.
After this you will think before complaining about anything.
Everybody looks happy here even living in this conditions.
Written 2 September 2022
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New Horizon Africa Safaris
Kigali, Rwanda829 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020
Had been to Kibera and experienced the livelihood of people living there. Understanding differences and respect is necessary and have hope that living conditions of a big number of the community will be improved in time and hear more success stories from them. All the best and thanks to Mostaff for showing us around
Written 2 January 2021
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Granules2013
Darwin, Australia2,020 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Solo
Visited the slums in Kibera while doing a driving day tour around Nairobi. Pretty eye opening experience to see how people live here. Worth coming for a few hours and wandering around. A few good markets and shops you can visit too.
Written 17 March 2020
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Lazz Lazz
Nairobi, Kenya3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Feb 2020 • Family
With good people and nice environment.
The visits are always welcomed with willing guides and happy kids.

Kibera is a cool place
Written 8 February 2020
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Cosima
7 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019
Nairobi is a big African city, very dynamic and modern, but has also a different face that is important to know to understand the ecosystem. But if you want to see and understand how the life is in the slums, without making tourism or voyeurism, there is a specific way to make it and I had the chance to experience it. So, in the tour proposed by Moses, who were born, raised and still live in Kibera, one of the largest continuous slum in Africa, you are going to discover how people really live, and most of all how the inhabitants are creating a difference in Kibera through their social mission-driven, small businesses. Instead of feeling sad in front of this poverty, you will spend a positive day because of the hope and dynamism of these actors who are mobilizing to improve the living conditions of their community. you won't see the day go by and will be a little sad when it comes to saying goodbye to Moses, this admirable and very endearing man who will be showing benevolence and kindness throughout this afternoon. You can book your tour with Moses via Instagram @moseskiberatour, a phone number +254715184389 or send an email: njulemoses@gmail.com
Written 4 December 2019
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WeeStepherz
Dubai, United Arab Emirates105 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
We met Padox from Seeds and with the lovely Sylvester and Musa, they guided us through Kibera sharing their experiences. As a Westerner, it was difficult to imagine living here day after day, particularly the lack of sanitation - a basic human right! The end of the walk was the highlight as we visited the school and met the empowered women. Their optimism and resilience was striking and will stay with me forever. I give this experience 5stars, but I do understand why others have not. I think that 'poverty tourism' is an abomination to humanity. We should not make an attraction out of any humans' suffering. For this reason, my advice to anyone thinking of visiting is to ask the question of why you want to go. If it's for the same reason you'd go to a zoo or simply for your social media then seriously don't bother. However, if you wish to engage with the local people, who are among the friendliest people I've ever met, then find a really good guide, who gives back to the community and give it your full attention (hint: avoid most of the larger tour operators online - we got ours through Air BnB). It can be the most worthwhile few hours of your life and has left a lasting impression of re-prioritizing my own life and looking at the bigger picture!
Written 26 October 2019
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Filippo CC
Barcelona, Spain11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019 • Family
During our trip to Kenya we decided to visit also Kibera. We went as a family, my wife, me and our teenager son and daughter. It was a very interesting experience and I strongly recommend it if you want to discover all aspects of Kenia. Now, if you think - as we did - that you would like to help somehow the Kibera community I reccomend to organize your visit through a guide from Kibera and not a random tour operator. In this way you are helping a bit at least some of Kibera people. We organized the visit with Moses (his mobile is: +254-703906344, you can call and WhatsApp him, and email: njulemose@gmail.com) who brought us to his house and introduced us to his family and neighbours and explained everything we wanted to know about life in Kibera. We always felt safe going round in Kibera with him and it seemed like he knows everybody there! It was definitely a great part of our Kenya experience. Thank you Moses!
Written 12 September 2019
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Very true and thank you for being very open on the reality in Kibera
Written 22 February 2023
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Josbo01
Germany3 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2019
Probably one of the most interesting things you can do in Nairobi as Kibera gives you a very good impression about what it means for many people to live in a large city in a third world country. You can go with an agency or a private guide (the latter has the benefit that the guide receives all the money and not just a fraction). I went with Moses (WhatsApp +254703906344) who lives in Kibera. He is very knowlegeable, took me to his own house and to many other places. I always felt absolutely save in the middle of Kibera. People are friendly and I have seen quite a few other visitors. Make some contribution in whatever way, people there need your support.
Written 20 August 2019
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