General Information
DATE
21 – 23 August 2023
CONGRESS VENUE
PrideInn Paradise Hotel and Convention Center
Address: Serena Rd, Mombasa, Kenya
Phone: +254 709 532000
OFFICIAL LANGUAGE
The official language of the congress is English.
DRESS CODE
Clothing is informal for all occasions.
CLIMATE
The average maximum daytime temperature in August in Mombasa (Coast Region), Kenya lies around 28.8°C (83.84°F) and during the night is 19.3°C (66.74°F).
If you enjoy looking at a blue sky and love the sun, this is a great time to go to Mombasa with 12 hours of sunlight daily.
CURRENCY
The currency of Kenya is the Kenyan Shilling (KES). ATMs are widely available in Nairobi and the main towns and credit cards are widely accepted.
EXHIBITION / SUPPORT
Mrs. Orna Sharabany
Sponsorship & Exhibition Specialist
Tel: +972 3 9727492
Email: [email protected]
Travel to Kenya and Mombasa
GETTING THERE
Most major European and African airlines—including Kenya Airways—fly into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, which is Kenya’s main airport. The transferring flight from Nairobi to Mombasa takes around 45 minutes. These flights, as well as other domestic services and a handful of international flights, arrive at Moi International Airport, situated on the mainland around 10km (6 1/4 miles) west of central Mombasa
TRAINS
Kenya has a good rail network to a number of key destinations from Nairobi. The Madaraka Express takes travelers from Nairobi to Mombasa in 4.5 hours. The service is run by Kenya Railways Corporation (www.krc.co.ke) with seats available in first & economy classes.
GETTING AROUND MOMBASA
There is plenty of transport available in Mombasa it is easy to flag down a taxi or tuk-tuk just about anywhere.
VISA REQUIREMENTS
Many visitors traveling to Kenya can apply on line for an e-visa in order to check your eligibility please refer to the Kenyan Department of Immigration Services: https://immigration.ecitizen.go.ke/index.php?id=6
LIABILITY & INSURANCE
The congress secretariat and organizers can not accept liability for personal loss of or damage to private property of participants, either during or indirectly arising from ISOO Africa 2023 Congress.
PERSONAL INSURANCE
We recommend that all participants will acquire personal travel and health insurance during their stay in Kenya.
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