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Free tour

Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"

5.00
Excellent(8)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English, Spanish and French
Guru: Brian
Registered on 8 February 2022
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I am a visual artist born and raised in Kibera, Nairobi area. I am currently a University student studying Tourism and Geography. I have infinite interest in tour guiding and hospitality management. I am passionate about peace keeping promoting unity in community slum settings. I am an advocate for childrens rights and naturing their talent. I love giving back to the community through teaching art and advocating for children talent development!
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Kibera slum is one of the largest slum in the world. A place dubbed as "Chocolate City" which is generally a valley with shanty houses, so interesting to visit. 

Our way of life is termed as "survival for the fittest". The most common places in kibera to visit are Olympic, Kibera Art District, Kamkunji, Gatwekera, Lang'ata and Soweto among others.
From the pick up point at Equity Bank kibera, we will walk through the Kibera Arts Distric  to towards the Chief's office passing one of the Oldest primary school to Kamkunji grounds witnessing the oldest railway track still in use.

We will see the aerial view of the slum as we learn facts about how kibera and how it came into existence and people's way of life.
We will walk through the slum alleys and experience creativity in this vibrant neighbourhood. We will witness basic life in the slum and learn how certain wants like electricity, water and sewer lines are  carried out. 

We will also get to learn about social amenities such as school and health care.
You will be amazed by the talent and great minds from this slum. We will see different kinds of business opportunities meant for survival within the slum.

Kibera is a beautiful place filled with friendly people. Get to learn history of kibera and lot's of interesting facts unrecorded about kibera. Kibera is an amazing  place, book me today and learn more about the people and culture. Welcome!


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
MQQG+J6M, Nairobi City, Kenya
I will be waiting at the entrance of Equity Kibera branch. I’m 5’8. Slightly dark skin with short hair.
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Outside visit
Equity bank kibera
Meet up point
2
Outside visit
Kibera Arts District
Amazing and creative art along the route by slum artists.
3
Outside visit
Sarang'ombe Ciefs office
Administrator in kibera.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Free Tour of Kibera Slum "Chocolate City"
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