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Lunches and tea/coffee breaks will be provided during the two days of the conference. Cisco will also be hosting a welcome dinner for delegates only, on the evening of 14th April 2009 at a celebrated Mombasa restaurant. All other meal arrangements will be on the delegates own account.
Please note that conference activities, meals, and evening dinner are restricted to registered Academy Program conference participants only and we are unable to accommodate other guests, friends, or family.
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The coastal city of Mombasa is one of Africa’s major tourist destinations, with some of the best beaches in the world. Located on Kenya’s Eastern coastline bordering the Indian Ocean, Mombasa has become popular for its exotic beaches, diverse marine life, world-class hotels and friendly people.
In addition to its beautiful beaches, Mombasa offers a diverse cultural history. The City traces many of its cultural traditions to former Portuguese, Arab and British settlers – all of which have left a lasting influence on the City’s food, architecture, and people. |
Weather
Mombasa, Kenya is located in a tropical zone close to the equator, causing its weather to vary very little over the course of the year. The average temperature in Mombasa all year long is around 86 degrees F, with the average number of daylight hours also staying the same at around 8 hours per day. Mombasa's average amount of precipitation does vary throughout the year however, with April and May topping out as the city's rainiest months. Tempretures will rise to 30 degrees C with a humidity of about 81%. Please carry a light jacket and an umbrella.
Things to Do
Although we have a very packed schedule during the days of the conference, incase you arrive early there are beautiful sceneries to visit.
A big reason why thousands of people visit Mombasa each year is the beautiful beaches that stretch for miles along the North and South Coasts. In addition to being a haven for those who are looking for a quiet, relaxing vacation, watersports and fishing enthusiasts can also get their money’s worth.
But Mombasa has a lot more to offer visitors than just beaches. Remnants of historical and cultural attractions from centuries ago still remain. Other attractions showcase the diversity of flora and fauna in the region, and nature parks are an appealing destination for many visitors. As well, there are opportunities to experience the different facets of the Kenyan culture - within the city, in some of the surrrounding towns, and even in remote villages.
There are many websites that offer travel information, one of them being: http://www.mombasainfo.com
Emergency Information
The national emergency toll free number in Kenya is: 999 for Fixed Line
This number can be dialed from any phone at no charge.
As with any big city, it is advisable to always be cautious of your surroundings. It is also recommended that you leave your valuables in your hotel room should you leave the hotel on your own, i.e. mobile phone, jewelry, digital cam etc.
We also suggest that you use the hotel's transport service should you wish to go shopping, site seeing, etc.
If you have additional questions or needs that have not been answered by the information included on this website, you may send an email with the subject line “African Academy Safari 2009 Question” to Hital Muraj at hmuraj@cisco.com
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