Giraffe Center Tour and Kibera Slums Guided Walking Tour
Why we love it?
The Giraffe Center Tour and Kibera Slums Guided Walking Tour offers a unique opportunity to explore two contrasting facets of Nairobi, Kenya, in a single day. The experience begins at the Giraffe Center, where visitors can interact with endangered Rothschild giraffes and learn about conservation efforts. Following this, the tour shifts to Kibera, one of Africa's largest informal settlements, where a guided walking tour provides insights into the daily lives of its residents and the challenges they face. This tour is well-suited for travelers interested in wildlife conservation and social issues, providing a deeper understanding of both the natural and human environments of Nairobi. The inclusion of a professional guide ensures an informative and respectful experience throughout the day.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Entrance fees giraffe and kibera slum
- Bottled water
- Pickup and drop off
Exclusions
- Lunch (available for purchase)
- Tips
Itinerary
Step 1
The tour starts by pick up at Nairobi Airport or Hotel. You will then be driven to the Giraffe centre where you will learn more about the conversation efforts to conserve an endangered species. The center's main purpose is to protect and help with the breeding of the endangered Rothschild Giraffe. Under the supervision of a professional, you can feed the giraffes from a raised observation platform. These platforms allow the visitors to come eye-to-eye with the giraffes. The center also has a large auditorium where visitors can listen to talks about Giraffe conservation and a various activities the center is involved in.
Step 2
Then head to Kibera Slums where you will be driven through the Ngong road, visit the Soweto Village homesteads, and then continue to the Curio (handcrafts) Workshop where you will witness how those living in the Kibera slums are innovative in making ornaments out of animal bones. Continue with visits of the Nursery schools and pass by to see the water vendor and the shower shop as you meet other slum dwellers mingling with you as they carry on with their daily chores. Enter a typical Kibera-house. Feel welcome in one of the houses in Kibera and ask your questions about the day-to-day live in Kibera. Later return to the hotel
Please Note
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Not stroller accessible
- Not suitable for pets
- Infants must not sit on laps
- Infant seats unavailable
- The other hours are for traveling from one attraction to another
- The remaining hours for transport to activity and back to your hotel
- We also pick from Private Apartments and Airbnb
Know Before You Go
- Public transportation nearby
Cancellation Policy
Fully refundable until 1 day before start
Non-refundable after 1 day before start
