Kibera Slum Tours: Supporting Local Community and Promoting Education with Lifelong Resident, Kevin
4.9
165 Ratings
Nairobi
Explore Kibera Slum with lifelong resident Kevin Profit. Support the local community and education initiatives while hearing stories and visiting important places. Book now!
Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Kibera - African bone workshop, orphanage school, Kevin’s house and family, landfill, train track, main street market
What's Included
  • Explore the vibrant culture of Kibera, Nairobi’s largest slum, with a local guide.
  • Visit local schools and community centers to understand the impact of educational initiatives.
  • Discover grassroots projects that are making a difference in the community.
  • Enjoy a traditional Kenyan lunch at a local eatery.
  • Interact with local artisans and purchase handmade crafts.
  • Learn about the challenges and triumphs of daily life in Kibera.
  • Gain insights into the innovative solutions being implemented to improve living conditions.
  • Support the local economy by engaging with small businesses during the tour.
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

The income generated from your reservation will be channeled towards aiding the local population and funding education for children. Kevin, having lived his entire life in Kibera, can narrate tales and guide you to local spots. He’s also taken in several children from the streets and enrolled them in an orphanage school, earning him their affectionate title of Big Brother.

Location
Kibera
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Muriel96
Apr 2, 2024
Slum Tour - My husband and I had such a great time during our tour with Kevin through the Slum. Kevin was very informative, kind and made us feel safe throughout the entire tour. I highly recommend Kevin's Slum Tour.
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Companion18733616649
Apr 1, 2024
Eye opener - Absolutely fascinating learning about life in Kibera. Ismael was very friendly and even invited me into his home to show how he lived and to meet his family. He showed me the around the area and took me to the local school. It was an absolute eye opener and reminder to be grateful. Highly recommended
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998reneen
Mar 31, 2024
Such an humbling experience!!! - Kevin came and picked us up on time from our airbnb, we instantly connected talking about our organizations and how we can help out the children & people in the Kibera Slums. Kevin and his brother, Ismael were so friendly, kind and polite to my husband and I. This tour was such an humbling experience for us to witness the present living conditions and for the people & children to be smiling, happy and joyous spirits, so amazing! We felt welcomed from start to finish! We were invited to Kevin's Mom's home for African Tea & delightful conversation! We were invited to Kevin's home to meet his wife & youngest daughter, older children were attending school. We met with the precious children of the "Future Stars Development Center" and OMG!, that time spent with them & their teachers was the best ever!❤️❤️❤️ Our organization "It could be me" has decided to partner with Kibera Action to help with updated modern bathroom facilities for the school, to help with textbooks, to help with meals for the children and much more!!! With much love, appreciation and gratitude for Kevin, Ismael, Mom, Future Stars children and Teachers we thank you for this wonderful opportunity and we are looking forward to a partnership of a lifetime! In Him we serve! Amen and Amen!🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽
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S3578hmedwardh
Mar 23, 2024
Eye opening - A very important tour, coming from a country which doesn't have slums like this it was very eye opening to see how some people live. Government services here are lacking, and it is very inspiring to see how the people of Kibera have come together to provide water, power, healthcare, education and toilets to their community. Kevin and his brother Ishmael are great guides and will show you around many different parts of the slum, teaching you about life there and answering any questions you have. Online there is a bit of debate about whether these tours are ethical. From our experience, we see the difference Kevin and his family are able to make to the slum with the money they get from our tours, through creating businesses to employ reformed criminals, supporting the schools and supplying food to the hungry.
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Laurieb1265
Mar 19, 2024
Should be a necessity for every human - I think regular slum visits should be a necessity for every human, until the points slums no longer exist. We were picked up by Ishmael and he communicated clearly throughout. We visited some reformed criminals running a car wash, saw how water/electricity was provided to the slums, and visited Ishmael's home and met his wife and daughter. We then visited two schools, one of which doubled as an orphanage for those students without parents, and the other which had a not for profit sewing workshop on site. We also visited Ishmael's parents home, and his youngest brother was kind enough to treat us to a rap. The tour concluded with a visit to a bone workshop. I would happily go again, and it's good to know the funds are being put to good use. Don't worry or hesitate to book. You will be well looked after.
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Janelle_f
Mar 17, 2024
Heart warming adventure - Ishmail was a kind hearted and knowledgeable guide. He was eloquent, as well as interesting. He answered every question of the guests. He engaged the quieter guests. The walk is long and it can have some need for agility and physicality. It is an adventure that makes you know you could not do this on your own!!! The residents were so welcoming. I was very happy to learn about life in Kibera and see the team efforts in ongoing improvement.
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Earnestj_j
Mar 12, 2024
Remarkable! - Fantastic tour, experiencing the heart of Kibera with Kevin and Ishmael who were such warm, friendly and hospitable guides. We visited their homes, a local school/ orphanage, a cow bone jewelry making factory and was even given an excellent Kenyan restaurant recommendation which was very much appreciated. Do yourself a favor and book a tour with this company. It will be a memorable experience for certain!
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O5859brpatb
Mar 8, 2024
Kibera, largest slum in Africa - Just finished Kevin's tour yesterday, March 7 and the immersion into Kibera poverty was amazing. The tour was well worth the time it takes to meet and experience so many beautiful humans struggling just to survive under incredibly austere living conditions. You will not really know life and culture in Subsaharan Africa without taking this tour or one very similar.
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Yoavw977
Mar 6, 2024
Unique and Shocking experience - One of the best experience in Nairobi so far. The tour really takes you to the depth of the slams, providing you with an authentic and shocking experience. Our guide Kevin grow up there, and involve in many projects to help Kibera community. Going to the tour means supports Kibera. Highly recommend!
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Magsmith
Mar 28, 2024
Witness their resilience, determination, and kindness and be forever changed - The tour was indeed life changing as most reviewers stated,. Unfortunately we didn’t have “Kevin” as our tour guide and I was initially disappointed we didn’t get to meet this “angel” .. however, he did send his brother “Ishmael” and he was a gracious guide who led us around safely and invited us into his home. We also met his sweet wife and shared conversation about dreams for their young daughter. He then led us into the local school and orphanage where we met several individuals who were incredibly inspiring… I have to say their spirit and that of the smiling children living there has touched my heart forever . I witnessed their resilience, determination, and positivity which was is a good reminder of the power of the human spirit to overcome adversity.
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