Welcome to Dar Es Salam
Practical Information
Everything you need to know to plan your trip to ADCS2 is available here. From directions to the conference venue to accommodation options, we provide all the information you need to prepare your stay with ease.
Discover the Conference Venue
The conference will take place at the Landmark Hotel, a modern and prestigious venue offering facilities well suited for international gatherings.
All practical information regarding access, accommodation, and available services will be provided to help facilitate your participation.
Accommodation
Accommodation: All participants will stay at Seascape Hotel.
Conference Venue: Sessions will be held at LandMark Mbezi Beach Resort Hotel, just a 4-minute walk from Seascape Hotel.
To communicate with Hotel P.O. Box: 38081 Dar es Salaam, who can be reached at;
Tel: +255 22 264 7405 Hotline: +255 689 101 007. Email: info@hotelseascape.co.tz
Visa for Tanzania
Visitors traveling to Tanzania should check visa requirements before
arrival. Some countries (including EAC, SADC and a few others) can
enter visa-free for short stays. Some countries may be required to have
a yellow fever card and travel insurance.
Travelers who require a visa are encouraged to apply through the online
e-Visa system: https://visa.immigration.go.tz/.
Visas may also be obtained on arrival at major entry points such as Dar
es Salaam (Julius Nyerere International Airport) or through a Tanzanian
embassy or consulate
Transport and arrival Information
The expected date of arrival for the summit delegates is 14th May, 2026.
Any early arrivals must be communicated in advance and cleared by the summit accommodation committee. Expected departure date is 19th May 2026. Late departures must be communicated and cleared. Please email
(axon.kayugi@lmtanzania.org)
By Air – Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam):
Participants arriving at the airport will be received by the summit committee and transported directly to Seascape Hotel.
By Bus – Magufuli Bus Terminal and Shekilango Bus Stop
Guests arriving here can be picked up by the summit committee for transfer to Seascape Hotel.
Note: Please share your arrival detail in advance so the committee can coordinate smooth transport to the hotel
Local transport
Transport to and from the airport will be provided.
Transport to and from the shopping mall, open market and city tour will be provided.
WEATHER
May in Dar es Salaam is warm and humid, with temperatures
around 22–30°C. Expect occasional rain showers, sunny breaks, and
comfortable coastal weather as the rainy season gradually ends.
TRANSLATION
There will be translation services in French during the sessions.
POWER/ ELECTRICITY
Tanzania uses 230 Volts, British Type 3-pin plugs. If need be, please
bring an adapter or converter. All hotel rooms will have a socket,
but carrying a power bank for your day trips is highly
recommended.
COMMUNICATION
Internet will be available during the program and in hotel rooms. Local SIM cards e.g., (Vodacom, Airtel, and Tigo) are widely available at a low cost (around TZS 2,000–5,000). and registration requires a passport.
CURRENCY EXCHANGE
Currency & Payments: The local currency in Tanzania is the Tanzanian
Shilling (TZS), with an approximate rate of 1 USD≈ 2,600 TZS (rates
may vary). Currency can be exchanged at banks, authorized bureaus,
and ATMs in Dar es Salaam. Visa cards are widely accepted at hotels,
restaurants, and larger shops, but it is recommended to carry some
cash for markets, small shops, and local services.
SECURITY
Tanzania is generally safe, but caution must be taken, especially with phones and electronics. The hotel provides security at the premises; however, passports and sensitive items remain the responsibility of participants and must be kept secure at all times. Participants should remain at the designated hotel and conference venue. Anyone wishing to leave must inform the Accommodation Leader in advance, as organizers cannot account for independent movements.
LANGUAGE
Swahili (Kiswahili) is the national and most widely spoken language in
Tanzania, used in daily life, government, media, and schools. English is
mainly used in business, higher education, hotels, conferences, and
official documents.
MEDICAL
All international delegates are encouraged to have personal travel
insurance.
First Aid kit will be available.
Major Medical cases will be referred to nearby hospitals.
Other medical needs will be handled by staff during the summit.