[governance] Nairobi on the ground advice for IGF goers

Ginger Paque gpaque at gmail.com
Sun Sep 25 07:20:36 EDT 2011 

I have had the same experience as Marilia, (cannot exchange my dollars)... I
would just add: Orange sim cards are available and reasonable, I suggest you
keep an eye out and consider picking one up. Apparently there will be a
booth in the UN lobby starting tomorrow.

Cheers, Ginger

Ginger (Virginia) Paque
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On 24 September 2011 10:33, Marilia Maciel <mariliamaciel at gmail.com> wrote:

> Hello,
>
> Just arrived as well.
> There was no problem in getting the visa. Most of the foreigners seem to do
> it.
> Just make sure you bring new US dollars (the ones with large faces) to pay
> for the visa. You also cannot exchange older US dollars anywhere at the
> airport.
>
> Luggage has been sent directly to Nairobi, despite our connection flight in
> Johanesburg. But it is always good to check, as we received contradictory
> information.
>
> There is a desk from at IGF at the lobby of the airport, but there was no
> useful information I could get there. The lady from the IGF desk told me I
> should pay 300 to the city center. but we could not find any taxi (official
> or not) that would take us for less than 1.200. Either the lady is
> misinformed or they are all agreeing prices between them.
>
> Most of ATMs were not working, but there is one if you walk right, along
> the sidewalk of the airport.
>
> Ask for a map upon arrival, especially if you staying at the city center.
> They will explain the safest areas.
>
> That's all for now.
>
> Best,
> Marília
>
> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 9:20 AM, Salanieta T. Tamanikaiwaimaro <
> salanieta.tamanikaiwaimaro at gmail.com> wrote:
>
>> Thanks Fouad. This is very useful.
>>
>> Sala
>>
>>
>> On Fri, Sep 23, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Fouad Bajwa <fouadbajwa at gmail.com>wrote:
>>
>>> Dear IGF goers!
>>>
>>> My friends and colleagues that have already reached Nairobi are
>>> already sharing some good amounts of information!
>>>
>>> Those that have already visited the venue share that UN Center, UNON
>>> is out of the center of Nairobi, but it is not as far as some of the
>>> distances mentioned on the host country website
>>> <
>>> http://igf.or.ke/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=48&Itemid=30
>>> >
>>> under the Accommodation section.
>>>
>>> As I was also taking information about the distances from the website
>>> and asking around but it seems it may be shorter than the idea I was
>>> getting. Here's a map showing where UNON is <http://g.co/maps/tkqfd>
>>> Distance from most of the downtown hotels  is 5-8km.
>>>
>>> Taxi should cost less that KSH1,000 (ask before you get in, and you
>>> can haggle a bit.)  In rush hour it can take a long time to travel
>>> even the short distance. No rush hour, 15-20 minutes. The UNON main
>>> entrance is opposite the US Embassy, but taxi drivers know this.
>>>
>>> My colleage says that one should come and get their badge as soon as
>>> they can because shuttles don't operate until the IGF starts. One can
>>> expect to pay less that KSH1000 (but probably less, 600-800 depending
>>> on where from).
>>>
>>> So far the comments are that people should get their badges early,
>>> over the weekend or as soon as they arrive after the 23rd.  That taxis
>>> from most hotels should not be too expensive, and out of rush-hour
>>> (e.g. 10am) will be quite quick.
>>>
>>> Always tell the taxi driver if they ask for 30 USD (this has happened
>>> with me last year during the ICANN meeting) or more that you will pay
>>> only 600 or 800 depending on where you are as your local friend told
>>> you this and you should be fine!!!
>>>
>>> If you are already there, do share some advice or suggestions!!!
>>>
>>> It would be nice if our members share where they are staying and what
>>> they are paying per night!!!
>>>
>>> --
>>> Regards.
>>> --------------------------
>>> Fouad Bajwa
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