If you book a local, make the route about context, not being escorted from one tourist stop to another.
Local price
Guide estimate from KSh 3,000 plus food budget.
Best time
Late afternoon into evening.
Dress / vibe
Comfortable casual.
Local tip
Move like you know
Ask the guide what they would actually eat that week.
What to know
Include one street snack and one sit-down stop.
Budget cash for small vendors.
Avoid trying too many heavy foods in one go.
How to get there
Start from one known meeting point and keep the route compact.
Soft safety note
Go with someone familiar with the area after dark.