The conference will take place at the Sarova Panafric Hotel - Nairobi. To ensure a seamless experience, conference delegates may contact the hotel directly at Sarova.PanafricReservations@sarovahotels.com and copy Florence.Nderitu@sarovahotels.com to access a discounted accommodation rate using BLOCK ID # 4362953. Delegates are encouraged to make reservations as soon as possible to take advantage of the discounted rate as rooms are subject to availability.

Idyllically located within 5 minutes' drive from the Central Business District and 20 minutes away from the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), the 4-star luxury hotel allows for an immersive city experience with easy access. The hustle-free proximity adds to the peace and tranquility, surrounded by manicured gardens that provide a Zen feel.

Website. https://www.sarovahotels.com/panafric-nairobi/

Email. centralreservations@sarovahotels.com

Phone. 254 709 111 000

Travel

All delegates travelling to Nairobi will be responsible for their travel arrangements and costs. International delegates should arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (Code: NBO). Booking an airport transfer (between the airport and your accommodation) in advance is advised. Uber is also available at the airport and throughout Nairobi.

Visa

The Kenya Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) is mandatory for all foreign visitors. Passport holders from the following EAC countries are exempted from applying to an eTA: Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Rwanda, South Sudan, Tanzania and Uganda.

For more information and to apply, visit https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en.

Vaccination requirements

Upon arrival in Kenya, you may be required to show proof of the following:

- COVID-19 vaccination certificate or negative COVID-19 test results conducted within 72 hours before departure regardless of the route of entry. Children below the age of five (5) years are exempt from this requirement.

- If unvaccinated and no proof of Negative PCR test certificate, travelers arriving at any point of entry shall be subjected to rapid antigen test at their own cost of 30 USD. Any person who tests positive on antigen RDT will be subjected to PCR test at their own further cost of 50 USD and self-isolate.

- International certificate of vaccination or prophylaxis (ICVP) (yellow fever certificate) if coming from yellow fever endemic countries.

For more information, visit https://www.health.go.ke/travel-related-faqs.

Excursions & Activities

Nairobi is a vital, modern city full of interesting places to see and things to do. The Nairobi experience is not complete without a visit to some of the fallowing places:

Nairobi National Park -Safari in the city, Nairobi National Park is the only national park to border a city of this size. It is 113 square kilometres of plains, cliffs and forest, home to large herds of Zebras, Wildebeests, Buffalo, Giraffe, Rhino, Cheetah and Lions living wild within 20minutes of the centre of town.

The Giraffe Centre -Get close up and personal with the Rothschild giraffes. Hand feeding these magnificent creatures is a unique experience, they take food straight from your hand with their long blue tongues. This is a must see and do, hands on experience.

Nairobi National Museum -The Nairobi National Museum boasts a fascinating range of cultural and natural historic exhibits. There are huge galleries of stuffed wildlife, displays of Kenya's tribal group culture, recreations of rock are and an exhibition of hominid fossils from Lake Turkana in the North Kenya.

Karen Blixen Museum - This museum is the original farmhouse where the writer Karen Blixen (author of Out of Africa) lived between 1914 and 1931. It is a set of lovely gardens and is a famous piece of Nairobi's cultural history.

David Sheldrick Animal Trust -At David Sheldrick's you'll see young orphaned African animals being reared in as close to their natural environment as possible. Depending on when you visit there's a good chance you'll be able to pet a baby elephant and watch them suckle an elephant sized bottle.

Railway Museum -Take a wander into the past and view the beautifully kept engines and carriages from the colonial days of the East Africa Railways. There are also fascinating displays of extraordinary railway memorabilia and artefacts.

Bomas of Kenya -This is a cultural village where each Boma (homestead) was built using traditional techniques of different Kenyan tribes. Through architecture, crafts, music and dance, this village serves to preserve and display traditional Kenyan culture.

2024 Transcultural Conference

The AGMHI conference will precede the Transcultural Conference from 7-11 November 2024 hosted by the Black Psychiatrists of America (https://blackpsychiatrists.org/bpa-fall-conference). Both conferences will take place in the same location to promote education, networking, and fellowship among people of African descent across the diaspora.

An invitation is extended to all AGMHI conference delegates to attend the networking event at no cost on the 7th November 2024. Confirm your attendance by selecting the "Residents/Local guests Thursday ONLY" option on the registration page.