Hotel + Tours
Book your stay at the Protea Hotel by Marriott Courtyard and enjoy exclusive discounted rates. We also invite you to make the most of your trip by exploring the beauty of Tanzania with our post-conference tours.
This section also includes links to apply for a travel Visa and mandatory travel insurance for Zanzibar.
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Book your stay
The conference venue is the Protea Hotel By Marriott Courtyard. Rooms are being held for registrants from 11 to 19 October 2026 and include breakfast.
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Rates: USD $100 single / night; USD $160 double / night
You can also book a room at other premium hotels, including the Crowne Plaza by IHG, Johari Rotana Hotel and the Serena Hotel by registering an account in the portal below.
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Explore Tanzania
Enhance your conference experience by joining a tour. Sign up by registering via the portal below.
Dar es Salaam city tour
Explore the vibrant culture, history and daily life of the city in a full-day guided tour, including Mnazi Mmoja Park, the Fish Market and the Mwenge Carvers' Market.
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Date: 18 October 2026
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Cost: USD $60 / person
Bagamoyo day trip
Escape the city for a full-day adventure in Bagamoyo, Tanzania's most historic coastal towns. Visit the ancient Kaole Ruins and discover Old Fort and Stone Town, and take a relaxing walk along the city's sandy beaches.
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Date: 18 October 2026
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Cost: USD $158 / person
Mikumi National Park safari
Have limited time? Stay at the Vuma Hills Tented Lodge for one night and get a guided safari tour in search of elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras and other fascinating wildlife.
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Dates: 18-19 October 2026
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Cost: USD $551 / person sharing a room; USD $74 single supplement
Zanzibar beach getaway
Escape to sandy beaches and the lush gardens of the Fruit and Spice Beach Resort & Spa for two nights, and treat yourself to spa services or island activities for a short, luxurious retreat.
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Dates: 18-20 October 2026
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Cost: Flying USD $649 / person sharing; Ferry USD $522 / person sharing; USD $120 single supplement
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Visa application
Please read the guidelines below for information on documentation and fees required to apply for a Visa.
While nationals from many countries may be able to get a Visa upon arrival, it is highly recommended to apply for a Visa online through the official Immigration Services Department eVisa portal.
Visa requirements
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Nationals travelling with a passport from the following countries do not need a Visa:
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Botswana, Burundi, DRC, Eswatini, Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Madagascar, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, South Sudan, Uganda, Zamiba, Zimbabwe.
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Nationals travelling with a passport from the following countries must apply for a Referral Visa:
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Nigeria, Burkina Faso, Chad, Eritrea, Guinea Bissau, Guinea Conakry, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Somalia, Sierra Leone.
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Please ensure that the Visa is approved prior to booking flights or accommodation. It is highly recommended that Visa applications are made at least two months before the date of travel.
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Nationals travelling with a US passport must apply for a Multiple Visa even if planning a single entry trip.
Letter of invitation
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Download and fill out the PATMF Visa invitation letter below to complete your application.
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Travel insurance requirement for Zanzibar
All travellers (except nationals) visiting Zanzibar must purchase mandatory Inbound travel insurance from the Zanzibar Insurance Corporation for the duration of their stay. This coverage can only be purchased from ZIC; other international travel insurance policies will not be accepted.
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