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Free tour

Free Tour of Kibera Slum with a Local Social Entrepreneur.

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Luke
Registered on February 27, 2024

I am a Kenyan citizen ,a talented professional in Tourism management, a humanitarian and a social entrepreneur- born and raised in Kibera Slum, the largest slum in Africa. Moreover, I hold a Bachelors degree in Tourism and hospitality management from a public University in Kenya(Kisii University).

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

 The Tour Title is ; Kibera Slum Tour and Stories with Luke (me).It features various stops from pick up to end tour. The Stops are ;
a) Green house mall along Ngong road (pick up point)
b)Toi Market (Open air market in Kibera)
c)Victorious Bone Craft Workshop
d)Uweza foundation Art center
e)Kibera Pride Initiative Organization
f)Fair View Academy 
g)A local house

The Tour Itinerary Outline is as follows;
i) You will be picked at the pick up location (Green house Mall) along Ngong road at the scheduled time.
ii)We will walk through Toi market, the second largest second hand clothes market in Nairobi, Kenya.
iii)We will visit Victorious Bone craft workshop for seeing and appreciation of their efforts towards recycling and making ornaments.
iv)We will afterwards proceed and visit Kibera pride Initiative organization to experience and learn activities in the Children's home.
v)We will then visit Uweza Art Gallery to explore and appreciate the talents of local Kibera Artists regarding painting & Art work.
vi) Then proceed to visit a local private school (Fairview Academy) in Kibera with a stop  to visit a local household as we traverse the streets of Kibera while experiencing the neighborhood.
vii) After this, the guest will be escorted to a convenient location - Olympic Estate (pick up point) for a home bound trip for their next respective destination.
viii) Please note: 30% of the proceeds from the tours goes back to support Paradise community center & Fairview Academy to support their cause towards humanity & Quality education. 

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    Kilimani, Ngong, Kenya
    Kilimani, Ngong, Kenya
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    I will be at the main entrance of Greenhouse mall(meeting point) with a black t-shirt written Guru Walk.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Greenhouse Mall

    This is the strategic meeting point for all our guests where you will be picked and briefed about the experience of the day.

  • 2
    Outside visit
    Toi Main Market

    We will walk through the famous Toi Market ,an open air market on our way to our other stop overs.

  • 3
    Outside visit
    Victorious bone crafts

    We will visit this location of interest to experience efforts towards recycling of bone products in pursuit of sustainability.

  • 4
    Outside visit
    KIBERA PRIDE INITIATIVE ORGANIZATION

    We will visit this children rescue center and home to spend time and interact with the kids.

  • 5
    Outside visit
    Kibera Town Centre

    This will be our final stop for rest and refreshment before booking an Uber or bolt or rather for pick up by your driver.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
There is no minimum number of people required for the tour.
Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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