Location and Venue

Location
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya. Lying on the Indian Ocean it is ideally the centre of the coastal tourism industry. The original Arabic name is Manbasa.

The local inhabitants are predominantly Muslim Mjikenda/Swahili people, however due to the many immigrants from Persia and Middle East and the Indian Sub-continent who also settled in the city over the centuries, the city is a melting pot of cultures and cuisine.

Moi International airport facilitates for easy access to this town and its environs.

Please log on to: www.mombasainfo.com for additional information about the city.

Venue
Whitesands Beach Resort
www.sarovahotels.com/whitesands/index.php

Dates
October 22 - 25, 2008

Official Language
English, no translation will be available.

Currency
Foreign currencies can be exchanged in cash or travellers cheques at banks all over the country, at Forex Bureaus in Nairobi and at most large hotels.

Credit
VISA, MASTERCARD and AMERICAN EXPRESS are widely accepted.

Health
Malaria is endemic in certain areas of East Africa and all visitors should take precautions. Anti-malarial medication should be taken before and during the stay and after departure according to your doctor's recommendations. 

Visa
For visa requirements, please contact the nearest Kenyan Embassy.

For further information, please contact
The Secretariat
APECSA
Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi
P.O. Box 30270 - 00100 GPO
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254-20 366-2238, 366-2250
Fax +254-20 374-9196, 374-8690
Email: apecsa.secretariat@aku.edu