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Kibera Insight Tour: Experience Local Life
5.0
17 Ratings
Nairobi
Embark on a social impact journey through Kibera, Africa’s largest slum. Learn about the culture and history while supporting education for less fortunate children. Book now!
Embark on a social impact journey through Kibera, Africa’s largest slum. Learn about the culture and history while supporting education for less fortunate children. Book now!
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Kibera slum - The aim of organizing this experience is to enable our guests to learn more about the local community’s way of life and the income we generate from the booking fees helps us in paying school fees for needy kids here in the slum. 50% of the booking fees from this experience goes back to the community. There are 5 stops during this…
- Kibera slum - The aim of organizing this experience is to enable our guests to learn more about the local community’s way of life and the income we generate from the booking fees helps us in paying school fees for needy kids here in the slum. 50% of the booking fees from this experience goes back to the community. There are 5 stops during this experience namely; 1. Our Office We will first welcome you to our office here in the slum for introductions & briefing about the entire experience. The office has free Wi-Fi and super clean & nice washrooms. We also have a very safe and secure guest room for those interested in exploring Kibera slum at night and probably spending a night here in the slum at an extra cost. 2. Crafts Centre You will witness how locals recycle materials to make jewelry & other handmade items. 3. Meeting Children 4. Home Visit We then welcome you in one of the local houses 5. Cafeteria For a short rest and soft drinks/local food as we tell you more about the slum. >We are very flexible and can customize this experience to match your interests. >We run 2 social enterprises called OAC Kenya Tours & OAC Kenya Crafts. We also run a non-profit called KCOOP Organization. >Welcome
What's Included
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
- Bottled water
- All Fees and Taxes
What's Not Included
- gratuities
- gratuities
Additional Information
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…
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
Location
Prestige Plaza Shopping Mall
Let us meet at PRESTIGE PLAZA SHOPPING MALL, Ngong Road. You can text or call me on WhatsApp for more communication: +254 711419529
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(17 Ratings)
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Vanessamdez
Jul 28, 2025
Meet the other side of Nairobi - Visiting Kibera is hard and rewarding at the same time. You will probably meet the most resilient people on earth. Zack and his friends were so nice and welcoming. They tell you what their needs are without shame or pity, and without pressuring you to make any monetary contribution (which, at the end of the visit, you would like to do anyway). There is a sense of dignity in this tour; it is not a human safari, it is real and rough. I would advise making it with KCOOP because they are locals, not foreign NGOs - they have lived in Kibera and they know better than anyone what is required for the neighbourhood.
Personally, I don't like pictures being taken of the kids - even if you are free to take pictures, remember that they are not food for your IG / Facebook content, nor do they consent to it in the first place. Overall, this experience would change one's life. I cannot but highly recommend it if you are really interested in knowing how people in Kibera live and what their concerns, ambitions, and hopes are.
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Scott_k
Jun 22, 2025
An important part of any... - An important part of any trip to Kenya so you can see all of the country and it's wonderful people. Erik knows the community very well, having been raised in Kibera and still living there. He's a great guide, full of stories and introductions to wonderful kids he helps. Highly recommended for anyone interested it a more full trip to this fantastic country and its people.
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Philippn735
May 27, 2025
Eye-Opening and Respectful Local Experience - This tour gave us an honest and respectful insight into everyday life in one of Nairobi’s most vibrant and resilient communities. Our guides, Emmanuel and Zack, live in the area themselves and offered a perspective that was both personal and meaningful. We felt safe, welcomed, and deeply moved by the experience. It’s not a tour about sights – it’s a tour about people, community, and reality. Thank you, Emmanuel and Zack, for sharing your world with us.
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Inspire58425
Apr 19, 2025
The best experience - This is a unique experience in Nairobii. Everyone goes to Kenya for safari, but on the way there, you can do this. You'll be in Nairobi for a few nights anyway.
It may seem expensive, but it's not. You get back so much of what you see and experience, from the kids. Just fantastic.
Have you ever seen more than 100 kids excited about you? Small efforts by us make many happy there and put a smile on their faces.
Don't forget to bring your second-hand clothes.
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Kalainesan_s
Jan 21, 2025
Great visit that will... - Great visit that will definitely teach us and appreciate our own lives. Also how resilience can help us to go on with life.
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Happytravellerjudy
Dec 12, 2024
An exceptional experience - We visited Kibera, after being reticent, not wishing to be voyeurs or appear as rich people, which we are not by comparison with our peers. Yes, we are financially rich in comparison, you will find richness of life in Kibera, which does not always follow with financial gain. We were met at The Mall by Benta, who ordered an Uber and took us into the charity's office in the heart of Kibera. We met Jack who explained how this charity is not backed by a major organistion but came into being from a concept by Erick to put 50% of money raised from the tour back into the community. All these individuals are volunteers and still live in Kibera. The tour was very safe, people are pleased to see you, from a distance, no hounding. The children love to greet you politely, with happy smiles and high fives, but without pestering.
There are so many people living in Kibera, a very true intimate place of high values. Differing tourist currency money goes far in the slums. Visiting can make a big difference. Don't miss this chance to be informed. We thank Jack and Benta for an honest, open, informative tour, two great guides. Benta, thank you for inviting us into your home and to meet your lovely daughter. PS Lunch 5*
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Stanimira_m
Oct 30, 2024
Excellent tour, humbling experience - The kcoop organization is the way to book this tour. Not only are the guides amazing but they give back to the community. They live in the Kabera, they know it, and they are known by the people there. The kids were friendly with them and just followed us around. Bring them something little, they were so happy to get a lolly pop.
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Klra_n
Oct 22, 2024
I recommend this tour - It was very interesting experience, the guide was really good. I had chance to learn a lot about the every day life of local people and I felt really safe there.
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Tracey_c
Oct 9, 2024
Excellent tour, a must do - So glad I booked this tour, Erick and his team were so passionate about the community and making sure any questions we had were answered. They went into detail about the struggles the community face and how they are trying to help with their organisation KCOOP. I really enjoyed my time there and recommend anyone who visits Nairobi takes time out to go.
Many thanks Erick and team!
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Daytrip29673589484
Sep 23, 2024
It was a very good tour. - I learned a lot from them because they detailed the current situation and explanation of the slums. It was nice to spend half of the proceeds on the children. In fact, Eric and his friends were handing out food to the children during the tour.
It was also reassuring for me as a Japanese to know that Eric was very punctual and reminded me the day before the tour.
The explanation was in English, but it was easy to understand because he spoke in simple English.
It was a very good tour.
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