Information for Delegates
Arrival in Kenya
Kenya Airways ( offers a regular service from Nairobi to Mombasa - there are numerous flights daily. Most Delegates will probably be arriving in Nairobi, and are invited to consult the Kenya Airways site and make the appropriate reservations for their onward journey to Mombasa.
MombasaAirport lays 10 km/6 miles west of Mombasa; the hotel is approximately 30 minutes away.
Airport Pickup
Delegates are advised to send in their itineraries to the PMAESA Secretariat in advance so as to organize for collection from MombasaAirport.
PMAESA Secretariat Contact:
Lucy Onyango,
Tel: +254 (0)20 238 1184
Email:
Venue of the Meeting
Mombasa Continental Resort
Transportation to the Meeting
Please note that transport will be available from the designated hotels to meeting venue.
Lunches and refreshment breaks
Buffet lunch will be served to Delegates (and Accompanying Persons if they wish to attend) during the period of the conference. Refreshment breaks will also be served in the morning and afternoon each day.
Languages
The official language during the Meeting will be English.
Hotel Accommodation
(Hotels listed are in proximity to the conference venue)
MOMBASA CONTINENTAL RESORT - Conference Venue
Contact person: Dorry Mbelle
Email: (please cc to )
Tel: +254 (0) 20 341797 OR +254 (0) 20 341798
Fax +254 (0) 20 2214853
Website:
Room rate for Conference Delegates –USD 100.00 (Bed and Breakfast)
Sai Rock Beach Hotel & Spa
Cell + 254 726 270036 or +254 734 270036
Tel +254 041-5487644/5
Fax +254 041-5487646
Email: or
Website:
Room rates for Conference Delegates - USD 60.00 (Bed and Breakfast)
Visa Information
The Kenyan Department of Immigration official web site publishes guidelines concerning visas for Kenya, including lists of those countries that do need a visa, those that do not, and those that require a referral visa, as well as how to apply. A PDF file of the application form may also be downloaded:
Kenyan Department of Immigration web site (
Climate
During October in Mombasa, the average day temperature is 30to 35°C and the average night temperature is 26 °C. There is a mean rainfall in October of about 80 mm.
Kenya's altitude and terrain create contrasts in climate. The coast is hot and often humid, mornings in the central highlands can be cool, while in the north and northeast, the days are dry and very hot. In the areas most frequented by visitors, the weather is little short of perfect: it is neither too hot nor too cool with long sun-filled days. Day and night in Kenya are almost equal the whole year round with sunrise between 6:00 and 6:30 am and sundown between 6:30 and 7:00 pm.
Currency, Banking, Credit cards
The official currency is the Kenya Shilling. Visitors to Kenya can change foreign currency at banks, bureaux de change or authorized hotels. Easiest currencies to exchange are US Dollars, Pounds Sterling and Euros.
Travellers Cheques are widely accepted, and many hotels, travel agencies, safari companies and restaurants accept credit cards. Most Banks in Kenya are equipped to advance cash on credit cards. There are no restrictions on the amount of foreign currency that can be brought into Kenya.
Before departure, travellers are advised to convert any excess Kenya Shillings into foreign currency at a bank or bureau de change before departure. Departure taxes can be paid in local or foreign currency.
Banks are open from 9:00am to 4:00pm Monday to Friday. Some branches open on Saturdays from 9:00am to 11:00am. Many banks have 24 hour cash dispensers. The Bank branches at Jomo Kenyatta International airport (Nairobi) and MoiInternationalAirport both run 24 hour exchange services. (USD 1.00 = KSh. 80.00 approx.)
Miscellaneous
- Tipping
Tipping is not mandatory in Kenya. Guides, drivers, waiters and hotel staff can be tipped at your discretion.
- Electricity
The electricity supply in Kenya is 220/240 V AC, 50Hz. If you are planning to bring any electrical devices, please bring the appropriate adaptor(s). Plugs and sockets are 3 pin rectangular (UK type):