On this page you will find information on the following:
• Cultural Tour Information
• Accommodation
• Travelling between the cities
• Visas
• Health

 

Cultural Tour

Every fair, ISFA offers a cultural tour  alongside their educational events. The cultural tour will take place between Nairobi and Mombasa. The cultural tour will entail two game park drives to allow exhibitors the opportunity to further explore and understand African nature and culture. This is also emphasised by the community experience included within the tour. Exhibitors have the chance to get to know fellow educators, networking and expanding their knowledge. This is a great opportunity to get to know the country.

OVERNIGHT CULTURAL TOUR – will be confirmed at the time of the fair

Price includes:

  • Accommodation on full board basis
  • Conservancy fees
  • Mineral water provided in our vehicles on safari
  • Transportation and game drives on safari in our safari minibus on a private basis with an English speaking driver guide
  • Our assistance

Accommodation

Please see below some suggested hotels. We have been offered reduced rates at the following hotels in each city. Please contact the hotels directly by filling out the booking forms and emailing it to the contact on the form.

Dar es Salaam

Arusha

Nairobi

Mombasa

Serena Hotel (Fair Venue)
Dar es Salaam,
Tanzania
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Mt Meru Hotel (Fair Venue)
Kanisa Road,
Arusha,
Tanzania
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Serena Hotel (Fair Venue)
Processional Way,
Nairobi,
Kenya
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Voyager Beach Resort
Mount Kenya Rd. Nyali Beach, Mombasa, 00100, Kenya
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Milimani Lodge
Philips Rd,
Arusha
Tanzania
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Eastland Hotel
Ring Rd,
Nairobi,
Kenya
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Savora White Sands Beach Resort & Spa
Along NyalI, Malindi Highway,
00801 Bamburi,
Kenya
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Crowne Plaza Hotel
Kenya Road,
Upper Hill,
Nairobi,
Kenya
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Travelling between cities

Please directly book your transportation between the cities.

 Dar es Salaam- Arusha

www.precisionairtz.com

Bus Transportation: An express bus travels between Dar es Salaam and Arusha. The journey takes about 9 hours, with costs starting from USD 50. It is a very easy and comfortable journey that also highlights the beauty of Tanzania, showing the sights of Dar es Salaam and Arusha.

Arusha (Kilimanjaro airport) – Nairobi

www.kenya-airways.com
www.precisionairtz.com

Bus transportation:
Alternatively, there is a coach mini bus travelling from Arusha to Nairobi several times a day; the journey takes about 6 hrs, the cost is USD 35. Contact http://riverside-shuttle.com/about.htm for more information and the ticket can be purchased if you arrive 30 min before the departure. The bus station is based in Arusha itself.

Nairobi –Mombasa

www.fly540.com Budget airline
www.kenya-airways.com


Visas

It is your responsibility to ensure you have reviewed the procedures for attaining the correct visa from the country of your passport. Information can be found from local High Commissions or Embassies and Visa agencies. If a letter of invitation is required please contact us now so we can make the appropriate arrangements or advise in some cases agencies that can help.

Please check visa requirements for your passport at your local High Commission/ Embassy. Citizens of most countries can receive a single tourist entry visa at the airport in both Kenya and Tanzania at 50 USD (there is a requirement to bring an exact amount of cash in USD; they won’t be able to give any change at the airport Customs). Please note that Visas are not issued at South African ports of entry. Your passport must also be valid for minimum period of 6 months from date of entry and you will need blank pages for the visas to be inserted. Please note that ISFA can’t be hold responsible for any information above re: the visa.


Health

Please also remember to check the travel health advice for the area. Yellow fever certificate is a requirement for travelling between Tanzania and Kenya, as you will be travelling from a country with a low risk. We advise you to contact your local travel advice clinic / doctor for advice and information, and to make sure you are up to date with any necessary vaccinations.

For more information please follow the links below:
Tanzania
Kenya