Practical Information

🌍 Practical Information

Clouds, Precipitation & Urban Extreme Weather Workshop – Africa 2026

📍 University of Nairobi, Kenya | 🗓️ 20–24 July 2026

🏥 Health and Safety

• A yellow fever vaccination is required for travellers arriving from countries with a high risk of transmission.

• Participants are strongly advised to have valid health insurance coverage for the duration of their stay.  

🌦️ Weather and Climate

July in Nairobi is typically cool and dry, with occasional drizzle.

• Morning temperatures: 8–12°C

• Afternoon temperatures: 21–23°C

We recommend bringing warm layers, especially for early mornings and evenings.  

🛂 Visa and Entry Requirements

• Visitors from most African countries (excluding Libya and Somalia) staying less than 60 days are exempt from visa fees.

• African nationals travelling from within Africa generally do not require an eTA (electronic Travel Authorization).

• African nationals residing outside Africa may need to apply for an eTA depending on their country of residence.

• All other participants must apply for an eTA at least 72 hours before travel.

• The cost for a single-entry visa/eTA is approximately USD 30.  

🏨 Accommodation Options

A range of accommodation is available near the University of Nairobi:

Budget / Mid-range

• United Kenya Club (~USD 38)

• Kenya Comfort Hotel (~USD 35; 2-star)

Mid to High-range (near Town Campus)

• Nairobi Safari Club Hotel (~USD 100)

• Hotel Boulevard (~USD 125)

• Fairmont The Norfolk (~USD 165)

• Grand Regency Hotel (~USD 125)

Hotels 1.5–3 km from Campus

• Pride Inn (~USD 70)

• Golden Tulip (~USD 90)

• Mövenpick (~USD 120)

• Radisson Blu Arboretum (~USD 125)

• Sankara (~USD 200)

• Villa Rosa Kempinski (~USD 225)

• Marriott (~USD 260)

Prices are indicative (bed & breakfast) and may vary.  

📍 Meeting Venues

• Days 1–2 (20–21 July):
  University of Nairobi Towers (Town Campus)

• Days 3–5 (22–24 July):
  Wangari Maathai Institute, Kabete

Transport will be provided by a University bus from the United Kenya Club for the Kabete sessions.  

✈️ Travel and Participation

Participants receiving support will have flights, accommodation, and workshop meals (breakfast and lunch) covered.

Please ensure that all required travel documentation is in place and that you complete any requested travel information forms promptly to facilitate booking.