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English, Swahili (optional)
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What?
A guided walking tour through Kibera led by a local art collective, exploring murals, studios and creative spaces while connecting with the artists behind them.
Where?
Kibera, Nairobi, including key community spaces, artist studios and mural locations.
When?
Available throughout the year.
Why?
This experience invites you to see Kibera through a different lens. Led by artists who grew up here, it offers insight into creativity, resilience and community. Through art, stories and shared moments, you gain a deeper understanding while directly supporting local talent and initiatives.
How?
Join the art collective on a guided walk through Kibera. Visit murals, studios and local spots, interact with artists and enjoy street food along the way.
Kibera, being one of Africa’s largest informal settlements, faces various socio-economic challenges. The art community in Kibera provides a platform for local artists to express themselves creatively, empowering them to share their stories and aspirations through art.
The founder is only 21, with a beautiful dream of expanding and supporting his fellow community. Your support raises funds to support artists as well as paying school fees and rent.
Art tours in Kibera offer a unique and authentic experience for tourists seeking something beyond traditional sightseeing. Making your travels meaningful.
The collective’s art is created using recycled metal and materials. Reusing and upcycling these materials is great for the environment while raising awareness of this type of art.
Meet your guides outside the shopping centre in Jamhuri Estate and get introduced to the collective and the experience ahead.
Walk through Kibera, discovering murals and urban art spread throughout the community. Visit artist studios, homes and creative spaces while learning about the meaning behind the work and the stories it represents.
Spend time interacting with the artists, hearing their journeys and understanding how they use art to create change. Along the way, stop at local vendors to enjoy street food and experience everyday life in the community.
As the tour comes to an end near Olympic Stage, take the opportunity to purchase artwork directly from the artists. Leave with a deeper perspective, meaningful connections and the option to take a piece of the experience home with you.
13 years and older can attend this with an adult.
Comfortable shoes are mandatory. Comfortable clothing and a hat. Recommended to carry a water bottle with you. Cash if you wish to purchase art work.
Between 2 – 3 hours.
An art tour in Kibera aims to provide visitors with an immersive cultural experience, showcasing the vibrant art scene within the community. It allows visitors to engage with local artists, learn about their stories, and support their artistic endeavors while seeing Kibera.
Yes, certainly. Buying artwork not only supports the artists financially but also allows you to bring home a meaningful and unique piece of Kibera’s artistic expression.
Yes, this can be done as an add-on, ask us and we can add it on!
While Kibera has its own unique challenges, the art collective and your guides will ensure a safe and secure experience for visitors. It’s essential to follow the guidance of your local guide and adhere to any safety instructions provided.
The art tour benefits the local community in several ways. It provides economic opportunities for artists, supports community development initiatives, promotes cultural preservation, and fosters cross-cultural understanding.
The revenue generated from art sales and tourism activities often goes back into the community to fund education, healthcare, and infrastructure projects.
Absolutely! Interacting with the local artists is one of the highlights of the art tour. Feel free to ask questions, engage in discussions about their art, techniques, inspirations, and the community itself. It’s an excellent opportunity to gain insights directly from the artists themselves.
Yes, you can contribute to the community beyond the art tour by supporting local initiatives, such as purchasing crafts or artworks, donating to community organizations, or spreading awareness about the art community in Kibera. Your continued support can make a lasting impact on the lives of the artists and the community as a whole.
We did the Kibera art tour via T4P and it was amazing! Shammi was quick to respond and get the tour set up and was always on hand to answer any questions. The tour itself was great and felt like an authentic way to see this part of Nairobi.
Saviour our tour guide was lovely and showed us around the murals, studios and Kibera. It was a really great way to spend couple hours.
I came to Nairobi not really knowing what to expect, and this tour completely reframed how I see the city. The art, the people, the snacks — honestly one of the most alive afternoons I’ve had travelling anywhere.
We almost skipped this because we weren’t sure what it actually was — and I’m so glad we didn’t. Walking through Kibera with artists who genuinely grew up there feels nothing like a typical tour. There’s no script, no performance — just real conversations with people who are deeply passionate about what they do and where they’re from. The murals are extraordinary, but it’s the stories behind them that stay with you. We bought a small piece from one of the studios and it now hangs in our living room as a reminder of that afternoon. Book it without overthinking it.
Didn’t realise I was going to leave feeling genuinely moved. The collective is doing something really special — the fact that the founder is 21 and already building something this meaningful says everything. Respect.
We did this with our two teenagers and it turned out to be the highlight of our whole Kenya trip — which is saying something given we also did a safari. Our kids were glued to every word the artists shared, and for the first time on the trip, they put their phones away without being asked. Seeing Kibera through the eyes of people who call it home, who are proud of it and actively working to shape its future through art, is genuinely perspective-shifting. The street food stops were a bonus hit. We left knowing that the money we spent actually meant something to real people — that’s not something you get from most tours.
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