Accommodation and Travel

Welcome to Nairobi

We are excited to welcome you to the 2024 World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya! Below you'll find essential travel information to ensure a smooth and enjoyable trip. We recommend you thoroughly review this page prior to travel to better prepare you for the trip. 

About Nairobi

• Nairobi is the capital and largest city of Kenya. Nairobi is famous for having The Nairobi National Park, the world’s only game reserve found within a major city. The place name "Nairobi" comes from the Maasai phrase Enkare Nairobi, which translates to "cool water". 

• The phrase is also the Maasai name of the Nairobi River, which in turn lent its name to the city. However, it is popularly known as the "Green City in the Sun", and is surrounded by several expanding villa suburbs.

Tips and Tricks:

• Currency
  The Kenyan Shilling is the currency of Kenya. The currency code for Shillings is KES, and the currency symbol is KSh. You can find Kenyan Shilling rate and currency converter here

• Weather: Nairobi is situated in the Central Highlands of Kenya and enjoys a very nice climate for most of the year with temperatures averaging between 50 and 82 Fahrenheit (10 and 28 Celsius). There are two rainy seasons; the first is from March to the end of May and the second shorter season runs from October to the end of November. The average temperature in October is a high of 24 degrees Celsius and low of 10 degrees Celsius. Find current weather here. 

• Clothing: Bring clothes that make you feel comfortable. We do not have a formal dress code for the event, so you may dress casually if you want. Some participants and staff may dress in business casual attire for their presentations.
  
  Pack for the unpredictable weather of Kenya. It is not always hot and temperatures can drop at night, so it’s wise to take layers. Pack cool, breathable fabrics during the day but be aware that the hotel will have air conditioning turned on and you might get cold. The final night (October 4th) we will have a closing party. We encourage you to bring traditional clothes from your country to wear!

** This page is a summary of our full Travel Handbook. **

Survivors Leaders - If Survivor Alliance has arranged your travel, please check out our full Travel Handbook that was emailed to you, or our FAQ page for commonly asked questions. If you don’t find your answers in one of these resources, please email us at worldcongress@survivoralliance.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible!

Hotel Check-In:

Survivor Alliance staff will be waiting at the hotel to support checking in to your room, and provide you with a welcome pack. For guests arriving in the middle of the night, we will give you the welcome pack the morning of October 1st. 

Check-In time is 2pm local time: If you need to check in before 12pm or after 10pm, please let us know as soon as possible. Email worldcongress@survivoralliance.org. If you need early check-in or late check-out and you have not told us by 09/16, you will need to arrange this with the hotel directly.

• Stay Connected: The Boma provides complimentary Wi-Fi with your room, and will provide you with instructions on how to access the internet upon check in.

• Hotel Amenities: Enjoy amenities like the beautiful lawn and garden to walk, the pool, gym, and sauna, massage, and spa services.

• Note: Some of these amenities are available at an additional cost. Survivor Alliance is unable to cover these expenses. Please check with the hotel for any additional fees associated with using their services. 

• World Congress Support: For emergencies or assistance, contact Aidah on WhatsApp at +254 721 203423

After the World Congress…

• Hotel Check Out: Check out of your hotel room by 10:00 am. Double-check your room for any personal belongings. To check out you need to go to the hotel desk and present the keys to the room. Depending on your departure time, you might leave your luggage at the hotel front desk. You can ask them to store it for you until you want to come back and pick it up.

• Airport to Hotel Transportation: Survivor Alliance will have arranged this for you unless you indicated you do not need it. You will be informed by email and in person during the last day of the conference the time you need to be present in the hotel hall to go to the airport. You will be sharing the shuttle to the airport with other participants that have the flight at a similar time. It is very important that you are on time, for you and for the other guests. 

Remember that if you are staying longer you will be responsible for organizing and covering your transportation to the airport. You can ask Aidah or other Kenyan members in the event for suggestions.

Flight online check in : One day before traveling back home, you can check in online if you have time. This will help for an easier and faster checkin in the airport, and depending on your airline, you can choose your seat without additional costs.

Mental Health Support

During the World Congress, we will have the presence of two professional Mental Health Consultants and a group of individuals providing peer support to feeling survivor leaders assist if needed during the event. We will also have a separate quiet room at all times for participants to access.

Emergency Protocols

Emergency Contact Information:

• On-site First Aid Station: Boma Hotel Clinic
  Operating Hours: 8:00am -8:00pm
  It is located at the Boma Hotel (accommodation side) in the Basement near our receiving area which is only accessible from the reception with a guide (Contact 0700395395 or Reception Boma Hotels 0719050600 )

• World Congress Event Coordinator: Aidah Kuria  +254 (0) 721 203423 / aidah@survivoralliance.org

• Nearest Hospital: The Nairobi South Hospital, 5 minutes from The Boma Hotel

  • Street Name: South C, Muhoho Ave, Tel:0205145300

• Emergency Services: 999

** This page is a summary of our full Travel Handbook. **

Survivors Leaders - If Survivor Alliance has arranged your travel, please check out our full Travel Handbook that was emailed to you, or our FAQ page for commonly asked questions. If you don’t find your answers in one of these resources, please email us at worldcongress@survivoralliance.org and we will get back to you as soon as possible!