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Kampala is the capital city of Uganda. It is in the South Central part of the country close to the shores of Lake Victoria. The people of Kampala and Ugandans in general, are very kind and friendly and are very approachable. Kampala, with a population of approximately 1 million, is by far the largest city in Uganda.
When coming to Kampala by air, you will actually arrive in the city of Entebbe, 35km (22mi) southwest of Kampala.
VISA East African and COMESA countries passport holders do no require entry Visa's into Uganda. However all other passport holders require a Visa that attracts an entry visa fee of $50 USD. Visa's can be obtained at the Uganda missions in the participants respective countries and in the absence of a Ugandan mission, Visa's are also issued at the point of entry, so have the money ready in cash (USD or USh) to pay at passport control as they do not accept credit cards.
More information is also available at http://www.mia.go.ug/index.php
VACCINATIONS Normally you will need to show international vaccination certificate for Yellow Fever, however the rule is not applied strictly.
MEETING VENUE/ HOTEL CONTACT DETAILS Imperial Royale Hotel
Plot No 7, Kintu Road,
P.O .Box 4326, Kampala – Uganda
Tel: +256-41-7111001, Fax: +256-41-7-111222,
Email:
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Website: www.imperialhotels.co.ug
Accommodation
Accommodation has been arranged for a few regional participants at a negotiated price at the Imperial Royale Hotel, Kampala. Other participants are required to make their own bookings. When making a booking, quote EA-IGF2010 and send requests to
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Negotiated Hotel rate $125 B&B, including taxes
Alternative Hotels
Hotel Ruch
Deluxe room $90
Deluxe A/C $ 110
Hotel website; http://www.hotelruch.com
Serena Kampala Hotel
$272 for deluxe room including B&B, free wifi, welcome drink and excluding taxes
Hotel website: http://www.serenahotels.com/serenakampala/default-en.html
Grand Imperial Hotel Kampala
Single Double US$100
Deluxe Room US$120
Hotel Website: http://www.imperialhotels.co.ug/grandimperialaccommodation.html
Speke Hotel Plot 7-9 Nile Avenue
Standard Single US $125
Double US $138
Website: www.spekehotel.com
All rates include; tax, bed and breakfast.
PERSONAL EXPENSES Telephone calls, laundry, fax, pay-per-view TV channels, consumed items in the mini bar, and all additional drinks, meals and room service, additional guests in your room, MUST be paid by the individual concerned before checking out. The EAIGF 2010 organizers will not cover these charges.
AIRPORT TRANSFERS
The organisers will make arrangements for local Airport transfers but will only cater for speakers. Speakers should send your itinerary to
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to ease arrangements.
You can get from Entebbe to Kampala via taxi (approx 60,000 USh one way) minibus (approx 3,000Ush one way). Note that taxis charge on average US$30 from the airport to the city centre (one-way).
DRESS CODE The general dress code for the event is smart casual. Presenters are however requested to dress in official attire when making their presentations. The dress code for the cocktail and the dinner is also smart casual.
WEATHER
Temperature, humidity, rain, sun predictions for Uganda, Average weather in Uganda throughout the year. http://www.weatherforecasuganda/tmap.com/
CURRENCY AND CURRENCY EXCHANGE INFORMATION The currency of Uganda is the Uganda Shillings (/-).
The notes and coins that are currently in circulation are:
Bank notes: UGX 50,000/- ; UGX 20, 000/- ; UGX 10,000/- ; UGX 5,000/- ; UGX 2,000/- ; UGX 1,000/-
Coins: 500 Shillings, 200 Shillings, 100 Shillings, 50 Shillings
There are plenty of places you can exchange your money for Ugandan Shillings. You will be able to find Forex Exchange Bureaus at all hotels provided or in town.
The current exchange rate is about UGX 2170 to the US dollar. You can find more exact exchange rates at the Bank of Uganda website. Please note that most ATM's accept major credit/debit cards: Visa, Master Cards etc.
TIME ZONE
GMT+3
LANGUAGE
The official language of Uganda is English. Luganda and Kishwahili (local languages) are widely spoken in Kampala.
PUBLIC TRANSPORT Commuter mini buses and taxis (special hire) are the main means of public transport in Kampala. There are both buses and mini buses for inter-city services. Distances are relatively short and road surfaces good.
FORUM COSTS
Participation to the Forum is absolutely free. However unless clearly stated, participants are advised to settle their accommodation and related bills during their stay in Kampala.
ELECTRICITY AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS
Electricity in Uganda is 240 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel to Uganda with a device that does not accept 240 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. http://treehouse.ofb.net/go/en/voltage/Uganda
Uganda Plug Adapters and Outlet Shapes
Outlets in Uganda generally accept 1 type of plug:
Two parallel flat pins with ground pin
If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.
Please bring your own adapters.
INTERNET CONNECTION
There will be free wireless internet connectivity at the meeting venue. The hotels provide internet connectivity at the business centre; please inquire at the hotel’s reception during check in for rates, charges and requirements.
MEALS
Breakfast is included in the hotel room fees.
Coffee breaks and lunch during the meeting period will be catered. The cocktail and the social event (dinner) will also be catered for.
Please inform us by 25th July 2010, if you have any special dietary and health requirements and we will inform the hotel. Do bring your own medication for all your known needs.
SECURITY Kampala is one of the safest cities in the region. There number security guards in almost all corners of streets which promotes a sense of security while moving within the city. During the day, it’s active and busy with human and automobile traffic. It is however advised not to carry or expose valuable items. At night, its encouraged to use taxicabs to commute from one point to another.
REGISTRATION
Registration will be start at 08:00am on 11th August 2010 at the entrance to the meeting venue. Conference materials and the meetings programme will be provided during registration.
ON-SITE LOGISTICS
If you require any assistance during the meeting, kindly visit our help desk which will be situated (and marked helpdesk) at the entrance to the meeting room.
CONTACT PERSONS
For overall programme matters, technical concerns, as well as emergencies please contact:
General Co-ordination
Lillian Nalwoga Landline: +256 392 843512
Cell: +256 712 204 335
Email:
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Logistics:
Eunice Namirembe Cell: +256 712 833955
Email:
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Travel, Tours and Safaris
To be communicated
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