ADEA Biennale
Arusha, Tanzania, 7 - 11 October 2001
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The 2001 ADEA Biennale on Education in Africa


Practical Information for Biennale Participants


The city of Arusha is a popular tourist destination located near Mt Kilimanjaro, Serengeti National Park, Ngorongoro Crater, and other scenic attractions.

  1. Arrival at the Airport
  2. Visas
  3. Hotel
  4. Communication
  5. Money
  6. Conference Centre
  7. Registration
  8. Excursions
  9. Weather Conditions
  10. Other Useful Web Sites


Arrival at the Airport

We will meet all participants arriving at Kilimanjaro Airport (airport code: JRO). Those arriving at Dar es Salaam should make a reservation for an onward flight to Kilimanjaro Airport. Air Tanzania has daily connections between Dar and Kilimanjaro.

For those requiring an overnight stop in Dar es Salaam, ADEA will facilitate hotel accommodation in Dar es Salaam, at the New Africa Hotel (phone: +255 22 2117050/1; fax: +255 22 2116731) at a negotiated rate of US$100. We will not be able to provide this service for those arriving in Nairobi. Davanu Bus Service operates daily shuttles between Nairobi and Arusha. The trip takes 4 hours at a cost of US$20/each way. Davanu can be reached at davanutz@habari.co.tz or by fax (+255 27 250 8503/ 8221).


Visas

We strongly recommend that participants obtain a visa before departure. Residents of countries without a Tanzanian representation can obtain visa on arrival, provided they inform the ADEA secretariat of the arrival date and time well in advance. Holders of diplomatic and service passports will receive their visas free of charge; ordinary passport holders may have to pay. The fee structure depends on the traveler's nationality.


Hotel

The participants will be booked in the following two hotels:

Novotel Mount Meru
P.O. Box 877
Arusha
Tel: +255 27 2502711 / 2
Fax: +255 27 2508503 / 2508221

Impala Hotel
P.O. Box 7302
Arusha
Tel: +255 27 2502398 / 2502962 / 2507083
Fax: +255 27 2508680 / 2508220
Web site: http://www.impalahotel.com

The hotel rates, including bed and breakfast, are $85 at the Novotel and $58 at the Impala Hotel. Seamless transportation will be provided by ADEA between the two hotels and the AICC (Arusha International Conference Centre) where the Biennale will take place.


Communication

Phone calls from the hotels are very expensive. Both hotels charge $20 for 3 minutes as a minimum charge for international calls. We strongly recommend that participants with cell phones inquire about the possibility of using their phones in Tanzania. This may be a cheaper option. In addition, ADEA will provide free internet access at the two hotels starting on October 6 . At the AICC, there are also several Internet caf‚s that charge Tsh 500 (around $ 0.60) for 30 minutes.


Money

The two hotels accept all major credit cards: Visa, MasterCard, American Express. As for US dollars, we strongly recommend that you carry banknotes from the new series, issued from1996 onwards as the older notes are not accepted.


Conference Centre

The ADEA 2001 Biennale will be held at the Arusha International Conference Centre:

ARUSHA International Conference Centre
P.O. Box 3081 ARUSHA
Tel: +255/ 27 2508008
Fax: +255/27 2506630


Registration

The registration desk will be open starting on Saturday, 6 October, at the Novotel, until Sunday evening. Those of you arriving late on Sunday night will be able to register at the AICC, on Monday morning.


Excursions

For those of you who may wish to take a safari tour, the best option we have found, after comparing offers and prices, is that provided by Classic Tours, which is located at the Impala Hotel. Classic Tours offers the following 1, 2 or 3 day excursions:

1-day trip:

Arusha National Park: $ 78 per person
Ngorongoro Crater: $ 117 per person

2-day trip
(1 nights/2 days):

Lake Manyara or Tarangire Park (with night game drive): $ 185
Ngorongoro Crater (with night game drive): $ 243

3-day trip
(2 nights/3 days):

Ngorongoro Crater and Serengeti Park: $ 455

The prices are based on groups of 5 persons. The prices increase significantly for smaller groups.

The Ministry of Tourism of Tanzania will provide us with additional information, which will be available during the biennial.


Weather Conditions

The weather will be pleasant, with temperatures between 20-25 degrees centigrade during the day. However, since it can be chilly in the evening, we recommend that you pack a sweater.


Other Useful Web Sites

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