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February 7, 2009
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, 2009
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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July 8, 2009
Daily Nation: Kibera: It's rich city folks who need slums most
The other week, a reporter from the Nation’s sister paper in Uganda, Daily Monitor, visited Nairobi and was given an initiation visit to the Kibera slums, Africa’s largest.
Like many foreigners, and indeed Kenyans, he was appalled by what he saw, and you could feel his horror dripping off the page on which his article was published. (more)

The tour

Our tours 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 24 or EUR 20 (KES 2000) per person payable in cash.

To maintain a level of transparency not often found in social initiatives, we distribute your payment as follows:

KES 200 discount if you donate any of the following items to our drop-off points:

• Children’s books
• Food: fruits, snacks, and other essentials for children
• School supplies such as pencils, pens, crayons, and notebooks
• Check back for specific wish lists updates!

Book now

Please email info@explorekibera.com or call +254 73 365 0231 or +254 72 025 7421 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!