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Nairobi: Visit Kibera Slum with a Social Entrepreneur

Nairobi: Visit Kibera Slum with a Social Entrepreneur

Kibera slum is located in Nairobi, about 6.6 kilometres (4.1 miles) from the City Centre. It is the largest slum in Africa, and one of the largest in the world. We are a team of 4 local guides; ERICK, SAMUEL, BENTA and JACK. We were all born, raised and still live here in Kibera Community. We have first-hand insights into the authentic daily life in the Kibera neighborhood. This tour enables our guests to learn more about the local community's way of life and the history of Kibera slum. The income generated from the booking fees, helps us in paying school fees for orphans and vulnerable kids and funding many other social projects here in Kibera slum. We run a social impact tour business called OAC Kenya Tours (www.oackenya.weebly.com). It is a vehicle for positive change. Join us in our journey towards social impact, where every booking you make helps to uplift and support orphans and vulnerable children. 50% of the booking fees from this tour goes back to the community. We also run a non-profit called KCOOP Organization which was founded and registered in 2022. Our organization operates here in Kibera slums and in rural parts of Kenya. The programs of KCOOP Organization include; 1. After school Program 2. Education Program 3. Combating Child Hunger 4. Empowerment Through Arts and Sports 5. Community Outreach Instagram: @kcoop.organization, Facebook: @kcoop.organization, YouTube: @kcoop.organization We are now seeking for like minded individuals, organizations or enterprises for partnership to enable us help more needy kids. ITINERARY FOR THIS EXPERIENCE >This tour takes 3 hours, but we can make it longer or shorter depending on your interest. >The meeting point is inside PRESTIGE PLAZA SHOPPING MALL, Ngong Road. After meeting up, we then take a taxi to the first stop which is our office. This tour has 5 stops as follows; 1. Our Office We will first welcome you to our office here in the slum for more introductions & briefing about the entire experience. The office has free Wi-Fi 2. Home Visit The second stop which is the main stop is home Visit where we will welcome you inside one of the residential houses here in the slum to let you learn more about our way of life like how we get water, electricity, bathroom system, typical house size and so on. 3. Handicrafts Centre You will witness how locals recycle materials to make jewelry and other handmade items. 4. KCOOP Children's Centre We run this Children's Centre and it serves orphans and vulnerable kids. 5. CURIO SHOP Explore a variety of handmade African crafts and souvenirs—offered at fair, regular, transparent, and fixed prices. Every item is clearly marked with a price tag. No bargaining, no inflated prices—just honest value. You can preview some of our products and prices on Instagram: @oac.kenya.crafts OAC KENYA CRAFTS is a social enterprise established to create economic opportunities for local artisans and to generate income that supports needy kids in Kibera

Nairobi: Nairobi City Walking Tour

Nairobi: Nairobi City Walking Tour

Explore Nairobi's rich history, culture, and daily life on this engaging walking tour guided by a passionate local guide. The meeting point is at Bata shop, Watalii Lane, in the heart of the city. We will take you through the central business district and stop at major landmarks, including: Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) - Visit the rooftop for panoramic views of the city skyline. Supreme Court and City Hall - Learn about Kenya's legal and political history Parliament Building and Basilica Catholic Church - Discover the colonial and post - colonial heritage Dedan Kimathi Statue - Hear the story of Kenya's freedom fighters Hilton Arcade - Explore traditional curio shops and meet local artisans Macmillan Library and City market - See Nairobi's oldest public library and a vibrant marketplace

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Zack was very friendly and made me feel very welcome. I felt safe with him. You get a deep and moving but also valuable insight into life in the slums. I highly recommend it!

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Jack and his team gave us a great experience with their knowledge. This tour is well organized and really worth it! We got a lot of energy from people and children out there!

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It was an interesting insight into the Kibera community. Eric offered a lot of information. I applaud his effort for all he is doing in the community.

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Great tour of Kibera with Erick, very knowledgeable guide! Felt perfectly safe the entire time.

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It was an unrepeatable experience!! I would recommend it to everyone!