Nairobi: Kibera Morning Tour with Kenyan Tea and Mandazi
ID: GYG1129696-1733869
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Discover Kibera on a guided morning tour. Enjoy chai and mandazi with locals, visit a community center, and try your hand at crafting a keepsake at a women’s cooperative.
Begin your tour at Prestige Plaza, where your local guide — born and raised in Kibera — welcomes you before leading you into the heart of the community. The day begins quietly, with the scent of freshly brewed chai filling the air as Kibera wakes to life.
Stroll through narrow paths where shopkeepers open their stalls, children prepare for school, and artisans display handmade crafts. At your first stop, join locals at a small roadside café for a steaming cup of chai and mandazi, learning about how mornings in Kibera set the rhythm of the day.
Next, visit a community education center supported by the proceeds of this tour. Meet teachers and students, hear stories of transformation, and see firsthand how every booking contributes to brighter futures.
Continue to a women’s empowerment cooperative, where recycled materials are turned into beautiful beadwork and jewelry. Here, you can try your hand at crafting a small keepsake — a tangible memory of your visit.
As your walk continues, your guide shares personal stories about growing up in Kibera, the challenges faced, and the community’s strong sense of solidarity. End your tour at OAC Kenya Crafts, a social enterprise shop offering fair-trade souvenirs that directly benefit local families.
Before returning, pause for one last moment of reflection — sipping chai while overlooking the colorful rooftops and hearing the sounds of life in motion. You won’t just have seen Kibera; you’ll have shared a morning of hope, humanity, and connection.
Highlights
- Savor a cup of chai and mandazi at a local café and learn about Kibera life
- Visit a community education center and meet teachers and students
- Try your hand at crafting a small keepsake at a women’s cooperative
- Hear personal stories from your guide about growing up in Kibera
- Support local education initiatives with 50% of your booking fee
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Operates year-round, with morning departures only (8:00–11:00 a.m.)
Small-group format ensures a safe, respectful, and personal experience
50% of your booking directly supports school fees for children in need
Meet your guide in front of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) main entrance, located along Harambee Avenue in Nairobi CBD. It’s one of Nairobi’s most recognizable landmarks — look for the tall circular tower with the Kenyan flags at the entrance.
Your guide will be waiting by the main gate near the flagpoles, holding a sign that reads “Cat Patch Safaris”
They’ll also be wearing a Cat Patch Safaris T-shirt or badge for easy identification.
INCLUDED
- Professional local guide
- Morning chai and mandazi snack
- Community center and artisan workshop visits
- Donation to local education initiatives
NOT INCLUDED
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Tips (optional)
- Additional purchases or souvenirs
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
