Best Practices to Improve Nutrition in Dryland Areas Symposium - August 2018
Presented By: World Vision Tanzania - ECHO East Africa - Amaranth Institute Symposium
Register Before:
August 14, 2018 15:45
Event Contact:
Erwin Kinsey / Sophia Kasubi (ekinsey@echonet.org / skasubi@echonet.org)
Phone: +255754480184 / +255684494187 or +255764756334
Greetings! You are cordially invited to join us for this important symposium jointly organized by World Vision Tanzania, ECHO East Africa, and Amaranth Institute. We hope that you will make time to gather with us at this very important event, a valuable time of learning, information sharing and networking for those working and serving dryland areas especially in the East Africa Region.
Highlights
This Symposium will provide a network and training opportunity for those involved in improving nutrition, alleviating hunger and addressing poverty in dryland areas with special emphasis in East Africa. Three mornings of plenary sessions featuring knowledgeable and experienced speakers will be followed by afternoon workshops and discussion groups led by regional and international agricultural development workers and experts.
Symposium Dates
6th August - Check-in and Fellowship
7-9th August - Meeting Days
10th August - Optional Post Symposium Tours, and Check-out
Presenters Wanted
There are a limited number of speaking and presentation positions available for this event. If you are interested in presenting at the Symposium, please fill out this form.
Event Details
Location
Naura Springs Hotel - Arusha
Arusha, Tanzania
Language
English
Cost
Symposium Fees
The cost of registering for the Symposium is $175 USD or equivalent per person. This covers three mid-day meals, morning and afternoon teas, a banquet on the closing evening, and all materials. It does not include accommodation or other meals during the week.
Please note that spouses of a paying delegate will only be charged $100 USD equivalent.
Payment Options
Payment may be made online in advance OR payment may be made at the door on the 6th August, 2018 in the afternoon or 7th August, 2018 in the morning.
If you wish to pay at the door, check the box ‘Bill Me Later’ while registering online.
Lodging
Naura Springs Hotel
Arusha, Tanzania
Phone:+255-27-2050001/8
Email: naura@nauraspringshotel.com
Website: http://www.nauraspringshotel.com/
Additional options:
Cheapest guest houses such as Centre House, Backpackers Inn, Meru Inn, Spiritan House:
Tsh 35,000 ($15+) and upwards B&B per night plus meals p/person, prices subject to change
Many of these do not have websites, although this always changes; some of them can be booked online via travel websites such as:
- tripadvisor.com
- travelocity.com
- allhotels.com
- expedia.com
Most of these guest houses/hotels are near to the central bus stand such as the following (old contact numbers):
| Hotel | Number & types of rooms | Price ranges |
|---|---|---|
| Gajas Hotel 0782-343544 |
12 double rooms 3 single rooms |
$20 - $35 range B/B |
| Roundabout Motel 0757-745860 |
12 double rooms 13 single rooms |
$20 - $35 range B/B |
| Baraka Inn 0732-978274 |
20 double or single rooms |
$20 - $35 range B/B |
| Williams Hotel 0756-656664 or 0754-468225 |
4 double rooms 4 single rooms |
$20 - $35 range B/B |
| Ivory Hotel 0753-737273 |
13 double or single rooms | $20 - $35 range B/B |
| Spiritan House O753-487418 |
10 double or single rooms | $35 range Full board |
| Golden Rose Hotel 0754-287639 |
Singles 13 rooms Doubles 13 rooms |
$20 - $35 range B/B |
Mid-range guest houses usually have websites, such as Flamingo, Outpost, Spices & Herbs, L’Oasis, Stereo Hotel. They can be reached with the above travel websites and lie within the Tsh 60,000 – 120,000 ($25-$50+) range per night p/person, prices subject to change.
Upper range hotels such as Impala, New Safari, Naura Springs, the Arusha Hotel, Kibo Palace, B&B have their own websites: Tsh 100,000 – 300,000 ($50-$150) range per night p/person, prices subject to change. There are many more!
- The Arusha Hotel (www.thearushahotel.com)
- The Impala Hotel (www.impalahotel.com)
- The New Safari Hotel (thenewsafarihotel.com)
- Kibo Palace (thenewsafarihotel.com)
- L’Oasis Lodge (www.loasislodge.com)
- Outpost Lodge (www.outposttanzania.com)