Practical Information
How do I get to Conakry?
The official airline for SMG 2011 is Brussels Airlines.
Brussels Airlines is offering 10% discount off business and economy class fares for all SMG 2011 participants, the organisers of SMG 2011 will give you the promo code information once you confirmed your participation in the event.
The official freight forwarder for this event is:
PANALPINA Welttransport GmbH/PAN-FAIRService
in Hamburg / Germany: PANALPINA WELTTRANSPORT GMBH
PAN-FAIRService®
Nagelsweg 37
20097 Hamburg
Telephone: +49 40 - 23 77 1-0
Telefax: +49 40 - 23 39 45 or 23771 1900
Stefan Motzkus - Extension 1253
E-Mail: stefan.motzkus@panalpina.com
Marcus Büttner - Extension 1287
E-Mail: marcus.buettner@panalpina.com
In Conakry / Guinea: AMA GETMA GUINEE
Cite Chemin de Fer – Immeuble Kassa
BP: 1648 – Conakry, Guniee
Telephone: +224 30 41 32 05
Mr. Nicolas Dujardin
Mr. Thomas Blondeau
What funds to bring with you for SMG 2011?
All of the hotels listed above accept credit cards; however it is recommended that you bring some cash funds with you either in euros or dollars. 1.00 EUR = 6,384.06 GNF
What should I bring with me to Conakry?
- A yellow fever certificate – this is mandatory and you may be asked for this on arrival
- A photocopy of your passport – as it is always advisory to carry your ID with you
- Insurance – you are responsible for arranging your own travel cover
- Credit card – Visa and American Express are accepted at the main hotels Master Card is not widely known in Guinea
- Medical Kit – always a good option just in case
- Malaria tablets and mosquito spray – you are in a malarial zone
- Your mobile phone – you can buy a local SIM for $5 or less
Health issues
- A Yellow Fever vaccination given at least ten days before entry into Guinee is required.
- Immunisation against Epidemic Meningitis with a multi-valent meningitis vaccine is advisable, although the risk in the urban area is low.
- Please make sure your immunisations against Polio, Tetanus, and Hepatitis A are up to date, although the risk for these diseases is not higher in Guinee than in any other country of the Global South.
- Malaria prevention is the most important precaution to take. You should not travel without a bottle of mosquito repellent and use it any time you plan to be outdoors in the evening. If malaria is not common where you live, you should also take prophylactic medication. Malaria in Guinea is resistant to Chloroquine. Use another recommended prophylactic drug, for instance Doxycycline. If you develop a fever within two weeks after return from Guinea, consult your doctor immediately
What voltage is used?
If you are taking any electronic items to Guinea, the voltage requirement is 220 Volts.
What time zone is Guinea in?
Guinea Standard Time operates on Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Can I drink the water in Guinea?
It is strongly recommended that you drink bottled water when you are there.