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June 22, 2010
PLEASE READ: New EKT Pricing and Donation Changes
We've reduced our prices from KES 2000 to a suggested donation of KES 500 per person, and have made changes to increase community accountability. (more)

March 30, 2010
Kibera tries new bag to solve 'flying toilet' problem
Trials of a disposable toilet bag have been carried out by families in the Kenyan slum of Kibera, before it reaches the market in a few months. (more)

February 7, 2010
Norwegian donation benefits 10 families in Kibera
Working in conjunction with donor Ellen Paalgard of Norway, Alistair Amendi from Explore Kibera Tours helped distribute donations of gifts in the form of holiday meals to 10 Kibera families. (more)

January 4, 2010
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from Explore Kibera Tours.

November 20, 2009
New initiative seeks to widen internet usage by Kenyans
Kenya is among the first beneficiaries of a project to increase internet usage courtesy of the World Wide Web investor Sir Tim Berners Lee. The World Wide Web Foundation launched in Nairobi on Thursday will help to bridge the ‘digital divide’ in internet use through training opportunities for locals and technology transfer. (more)

August 27, 2009
Solar Lamps Light up Slums in Kenya
Kenyans in the country's capital Nairobi are being taught new skills. With soldering irons in hand they're making solar-powered lamps from diodes, fuses, bulbs and solar panels. (more)

August 4, 2009
Slum Schools Spring Up in Nairobi
Free primary school education is now universal in Kenya. However, there are few public schools in Nairobi's teeming slums, leaving thousands of children squeezed out of the formal education system. Non-formal schools have sprung up to fill the gap, but these are largely underfunded and understaffed. (more)

July 15, 2009
NYTimes: Kenya's Bill for Bloodshed Nears Payment
The envelope, please — those are the words on many Kenyans’ lips. Ever since last year’s eruption of post-election violence, which killed more than 1,000 people and threatened to drive this once promising country off a cliff, Kenyans have been waiting to hear who masterminded the bloodshed and who will pay the price. (more)

July 14, 2009
The Explore Kibera Tours website has officially launched. Many thanks to all those who have helped!

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The visit

Our visits last 2.5 hours and cover major points of interest. We start at one of our external meeting points and guide you through the main commercial artery, the UN slum upgrading projects, the Kenya-Uganda Railway, open air markets, the Kigulu HIV/AIDS orphanage, KCYP solar energy training centre, Kibera Primary School (founded by Queen Elizabeth), the Lainisaba Catholic Church, the Makina Mosque, a home visit, and a local craft making operation. EK tours are:

• Safe – Though violent crimes aren’t common in Kibera, we recommend visiting with a local. We hire trusted employees who are active in community organizations and volunteerism. We operate only during daytime and within safe areas.
  
  
• Small – We are a local tourism project versus a large commercial operation. We don’t offer disruptive vehicle-based tours, and aim to travel in discrete groups of 5 or less.
  
  
• Responsible – Because of our community involvement, we know what’s appropriate. We provide guidelines concerning photos, donations, etc. We shield you from hawkers and can mediate if you choose to purchase local crafts (we don’t take commissions).

Cost


USD 6 or EUR 5 (KES 500) per person payable in cash which supports our Kibera guides.

We're able to offer our current rate (versus our previous of KES 2000) from eliminating administration costs and the fact that we will no longer manage cash donations. Read more about our pricing and donation policy change here.

We recommend supporting Kibera in the following ways:

• Aside from the tour donation (obviously), avoid donating cash – instead you can consider supporting the Kibera initiatives you visit by offering tangible goods such as food or supplies or through the purchase of goods and services. This will ensure that the intent of your support is realized immediately. Other examples of items for donation include:
  
  
• Children’s books, fruits, snacks, and other children essentials. School supplies such as pencils, pens, crayons, and notebooks. We'll continually update this list with other recommended items

• Consider supporting through volunteerism – several volunteer opportunities are available at the organizations we support, please email us at info@explorekibera.com to learn more.

Book now

Please email info@explorekibera.com to book. Thank you for supporting us.

Meet up

Meet us directly at one of our two rendezvous points. Tours begin at 10am or 2pm daily.

• Langata Mall
  
  
  
  
• Nakumatt Prestige Supermarket
  
  
  

Tourist tip: Taking a taxi from anywhere in Nairobi should cost you no more than KES 1200 to arrive at either meeting point.

Things to know

• Wear covered shoes – sandals aren't recommended as the walk is hilly and uneven
• Keep photos to a minimum, and always ask for permission first
• Leave passports, backpacks, purses, and large amounts of money at home
• Avoid flashy items such as SLR cameras, iPhones, or miscellaneous electronics
• Avoid giving out money, which furthers the perception that tourists only mean money
• Avoid brightly colored or exposing clothing
• Enjoy your time and keep an open mind!