Participant Information
4th African Symposium on Mycotoxicology
Windhoek, Namibia
Section 01
Accommodation
We have secured special rates at convenient hotels at the conference venue. β οΈ Please note that availability is limited, so we recommend booking as early as possible. β οΈ
How to Book
Email Reservations
Email your booking request directly to receive the special conference rate. Include the official code in the subject body.
π« Booking code:
4th African Symposium on Mycotoxicology (ASM)
Option A
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4-Star
MΓΆvenpick Hotel
Conference venue β utmost convenience
| Room Type | Description | Occupancy | (per night, Bed & Breakfast) |
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| TWD/TWCGS | Classic Twin β Pool/Garden View | Single | N$ 2150.00 |
| TWD/TWCGS | Classic Twin β Pool/Garden View | Double (2 pax) | N$ 2350.00 |
| KGA | Deluxe Room β King Bed | Single | N$ 2850.00 |
| KGA | Deluxe Room β King Bed | Double (2 pax) | N$ 3350.00 |
| SKDGS | One-Bedroom Suite β King Bed, Garden View | Single | N$ 3450.00 |
| SKDGS | One-Bedroom Suite β King Bed, Garden View | Double (2 pax) | N$ 3950.00 |
Option B
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3-Star
Mercure Hotel
Budget-friendly β also at the conference venue
| Code | Description | Occupancy | Rate (per night, Bed & Breakfast) |
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| TWD/TWB | Classic Twin Room β Twin Beds | Single | N$ 1650.00 |
| TWD/TWB | Classic Twin Room β Twin Beds | Double (2 pax) | N$ 1900.00 |
| DBB/Privilege | Luxe Room β King Bed | Single | N$ 2150.00 |
| DBB/Privilege | Luxe Room β King Bed | Double (2 pax) | N$ 2400.00 |
| KGB | Superior Room β King Bed | Single | N$ 2650.00 |
| KGB | Superior Room β King Bed | Double (2 pax) | N$ 2900.00 |
Option C
Budget
Malrose Guesthouse
10β15 minutes drive from the conference venue for participants seeking a more economical option
Breakfast is not included. Enquire directly for availability.
Single occupancy
N$ 590.00
per night
Sharing (per person)
N$ 350.00
per night
Section 02
Transport
Getting from the Airport (Hosea Kutako International Airport)
The airport is approximately 45 minutes from the city centre. Pre-booking a shuttle is the most reliable option. We recommend researching and booking private shuttle services such as Shuttle Namibia in advance. A taxi from the airport can be expensive; it is often better to pre-arrange a transfer.Getting Around Windhoek
Several convenient and safe ride-hailing apps operate in Windhoek. We recommend downloading one or more of the following apps before your arrival:
Lefa
Yango
Section 03
General Information for Participants
Currency
Namibian Dollar (NAD)
Pegged 1:1 with the South African Rand (ZAR), which is also accepted as legal tender. Visa and MasterCard are widely accepted at hotels and restaurants.Language
English (Official)
English is the official language. Afrikaans and German are also widely spoken, along with local languages such as Oshiwambo and Otjiherero.Electricity
220β240V
Plug types are Type D (old British round three-pin) and Type M. We strongly recommend bringing a universal travel adapter.Weather
Please check the weather forecast for Windhoek close to the symposium dates. The climate is generally sunny, but evenings can be cool. Layered clothing is advisable.