Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Nai Nami including Local Lunch
by Nai Nami Our Streets Our Stories
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This Nairobi walking tour with Nai Nami lasts about two and a half hours and includes storytelling about street life from disadvantaged youth who guide the group. The tour begins in front of the Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel near the Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi's central business district. The guide shares personal stories and street survival skills while walking through the city. The route passes the National Archives, where the guides recount their early experiences living on the streets. The group continues through downtown Nairobi, passing August 7th Memorial Park and the Tom Mboya Statue, with time to stop for photos. The tour crosses the Nairobi Railway Museum, where the guides explain how they survived cold nights outdoors. Participants also walk through the Karikor market area, which was a former home base for the youth. On the return trip, the group passes Jeevanjee Gardens. The tour includes a local lunch and soft drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so participants should meet at the starting point. Good walking shoes are recommended, and photography with cameras is not allowed in town, though phone pictures are permitted. The minimum age to join is 14 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nai Nami - Our Streets. Our Stories.
Nai Nami means Nairobi with me and is a social enterprise that offers disadvantaged youths from slums employment, income, and a future.
Kenyatta International Conference Center
The tour meeting point is in front of Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel, located in Nairobi's city center near the KICC tower.
National Archives
The route passes the National Archives, where the guides share their early life stories of living on the streets.
August 7th Memorial Park
On the way to downtown, the group passes August 7th Memorial Park, known for a tragic event that marked its history.
Tom Mboya Statue
The tour includes a stop to view and photograph the large statue of Tom Mboya.
Nairobi Railway Museum
Crossing the railway station, guides recount how they survived cold nights while living on the streets nearby.
Karikor Market Area
The route passes through Karikor market, which served as a home base for the youths when living on the streets.
Jeevanjee Gardens
On the return journey, the group passes by Jeevanjee Gardens before finishing back at the starting point.
Meeting point
In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel
End point
In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Nairobi Storytelling Tour with Nai Nami including Local Lunch
by Nai Nami Our Streets Our Stories
Choose from 2 available options
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$90Overview
This Nairobi walking tour with Nai Nami lasts about two and a half hours and includes storytelling about street life from disadvantaged youth who guide the group. The tour begins in front of the Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel near the Kenyatta International Conference Center in Nairobi's central business district. The guide shares personal stories and street survival skills while walking through the city. The route passes the National Archives, where the guides recount their early experiences living on the streets. The group continues through downtown Nairobi, passing August 7th Memorial Park and the Tom Mboya Statue, with time to stop for photos. The tour crosses the Nairobi Railway Museum, where the guides explain how they survived cold nights outdoors. Participants also walk through the Karikor market area, which was a former home base for the youth. On the return trip, the group passes Jeevanjee Gardens. The tour includes a local lunch and soft drinks. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not included, so participants should meet at the starting point. Good walking shoes are recommended, and photography with cameras is not allowed in town, though phone pictures are permitted. The minimum age to join is 14 years.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Nai Nami - Our Streets. Our Stories.
Nai Nami means Nairobi with me and is a social enterprise that offers disadvantaged youths from slums employment, income, and a future.
Kenyatta International Conference Center
The tour meeting point is in front of Bata Shop at Hilton Hotel, located in Nairobi's city center near the KICC tower.
National Archives
The route passes the National Archives, where the guides share their early life stories of living on the streets.
August 7th Memorial Park
On the way to downtown, the group passes August 7th Memorial Park, known for a tragic event that marked its history.
Tom Mboya Statue
The tour includes a stop to view and photograph the large statue of Tom Mboya.
Nairobi Railway Museum
Crossing the railway station, guides recount how they survived cold nights while living on the streets nearby.
Karikor Market Area
The route passes through Karikor market, which served as a home base for the youths when living on the streets.
Jeevanjee Gardens
On the return journey, the group passes by Jeevanjee Gardens before finishing back at the starting point.
Meeting point
In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel
End point
In front of the Bata Shoe Shop in City-Hall Way next to the former Hilton Hotel
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.