Memorable Daily KIBERA Slums/Toi Market Tour with Locals (2 hours)
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DALA AFRICA is an indigenous firm harnessing Kenya's rich tourism and volunteerism culture for good. We specifically invest in creating unique experiences for our clients targeting under-served markets. We exclusively employ locals to provide employment where it matters. We look forward to having you on-board. DALA was originally founded by Dr. Erick Komolo, Kenyan Lawyer and Social Entrepreneur to address youth unemployment, high teenage pregnancies and school dropouts in his rural village in South Western Kenya. We cultivate part of our profits to this mission through MAKLWETA, a charitable trust Dr. Komolo founded.
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Kibera is Africa’s second largest informal settlement after Soweto, South Africa. With an estimated one million inhabitants drawn from across the entire East Africa crowded in a 2.5 sq. KM piece of land, Kibera presents you a unique opportunity to experience the other Kenya that is less talked about but that’s full of promise. Erick, our founder, himself lived in Kibera for sometime as he was trying to get professional foothold and has many relatives still living there. Several prominent international figures and celebrities have visited Kibera over the past few years including President Obama, Ban Ki Moon (former UN Secretary General), Gordon Brown (former British Prime Minister) and Bono amongst others to see for themselves this unique settlement ecosystem. You will have opportunity to also see several UN and NGO projects covering housing (slum upgrading), education and health amongst others currently ongoing in the slum geared toward poverty alleviation. Our package gives you a special opportunity to understand the local economy and create employment for our professional youth guides from the slums.
Why DALA? Your booking helps us employ local youths. Kenya has over 50 % youth unemployment rates. We’re 100 per cent indigenous firm. We give you authentic local touch. We endeavour to innovate around our products. We know guys love safari experience, but they also appreciate friendship. We invest in giving back to rural communities where we were raised. Part of proceeds from your bookings helps us ran MAKLWETA, the charity we founded to support rural girl child education. See more here maklweta.org We are easy going people. No bureaucracy or even hassle of booking. You don’t have to send us money in advance. It’s a simple pay-as-you-go policy here. We trust you! You trust us!
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- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(32)
A very impressive tour of Kibera. Bramwel was a very honest young man. His English is very good and his commitment to the district where he was born is commendable. It may chafe to book such a tour, but the story must be told through.
Thank you for your kind message and thoughtful feedback. It is truly appreciated.
This tour of Kibera led by a local gave my husband and I a new perspective and appreciation that Kibera, regardless of the extreme poverty, is a vibrant community with hard working people providing for their families. All the people we met were friendly and happy. Thank you for the amazing walk through Kibera.
Thank you so much for your kind words. We’re truly glad the tour offered a meaningful perspective and that you experienced the warmth, resilience, and vibrant spirit of the Kibera community. It was an honor to host you.
We had an very insight filled tour , our guide was Bramwell who was able to explain a lot of things to us as a local who was born in Kibera. He was well known amongst the community and made everything feel as though we weren't intruding. Recommended if you want to see some real life without the rose colored glasses.
Thank you for your kind words! We’re so glad Bramwell could give you an authentic and eye-opening experience in Kibera. It’s great to hear he made you feel welcome while sharing the community’s real stories. We really appreciate your recommendation!
Safe way to experience Kibera Slums on this walking tour, so put your Camera down as this is people’s home and experience the warm and friendly people of Kibera. Your Tour guide becomes your Amigo by Trips End.
Thank you for sharing! We’re glad you experienced Kibera with respect and connected with the community. It’s wonderful to hear your guide became a true amigo by the end of the tour!
Kibera is a cool place to visit You meet many friendly faces and also learn about the locals. The children and the women there are so welcoming.
Thank you! We’re so happy you felt welcomed and got to experience the warmth and friendliness of the people in Kibera. It really is a special place!
Bremwal who took us into Kibera is really friendly, highly recommend this tour for people who like to discover Kibera
Thank you for your recommendation! We’re delighted to hear that Bramwell made your Kibera experience friendly and memorable. We appreciate you sharing your positive experience!
Amazing and insightful tour! Guide was a local from the area. He was thorough and kind. A truly unique experience. The people of Kibera were very warm and welcoming. Everyone was saying "Hi" and waving. Got to tour the entire area and learn from the locals. This is a must do if you are in the area.
Thank you! We’re so glad you had such a memorable and eye-opening experience in Kibera. It’s wonderful that you felt the warmth of the people and got to learn so much from the locals!
This was an interesting and incredible experience. The tour Frederick was knowledgeable and helpful. Very eye opening and humbling experience.
Thank you very much and you are welcome back any time to enjoy Kenya with DALA Tours.
Our Guide was truly a blessing..He knew everyone in the village. We met a wonderful man who invited us into his home and told stories of how difficult life was for his family. Everyone had smiles on their faces and I wish we could have helped all of them!
Thank you, Kris. Most welcome again any time. We look forward to hosting you again at DALA Tour, Safaris and Volunteers
We had an amazing guide. He was very knowledgeable about the area and had personal connections to the people which allowed us to see into their own lives. Our guide explained each building and what it meant to them as well as cultural norms. Throughout the tour he explained the circumstances or the majority of people living there and reasons that they contributed to live there (things like lack of jobs in the area and little access to sanitary conditions). Definitely a unique experience I would encourage everyone to take part in. •Friendly and informative guide •Interactions with local people
Thank you. We were very glad to host you in Kenya through DALA Tours and Safaris
