All participants in the World Social Forum 2007 event will have to make their own arrangements regarding accommodation during their stay in Nairobi. This means that all individuals, groups and organizations will have to make their own reservations, as well as take care of their own expenses.

To accommodate the number of people expected to take part in the WSF2007 event in Nairobi, many different types of accommodations will have to be used. The variety of accommodation is also intending to take into consideration that the participants come from all walks of life – even though all part of the world wide social movement.

Hotels/Hostels/Guest Houses
The WSF2007 secretariat has published a list of hotels, hostels, and guest houses in the city of Nairobi. The list includes the name and address of the hotel/hostel/guest house as well as basic contact information such as phone, fax and e-mail. Websites, where available, are also listed.

The list of hotels is divided into tree separate sheets (top end (above US$ 100), middle (US$ 20-100), budget (below US$ 20)) according to their accommodation rates in US$ for single rooms. You will find the standard rates for single and double rooms.

Download the list of hotels in Nairobi (xls document).

Campsites
Besides traditional accommodation in hotels and the like, WSF2007 in Nairobi is also providing accommodation for the participants in a number of different campsites. Rowallan Campsite is situated west of Nairobi City Centre and another campsite is found in Machakos (a town east of Nairobi). These campsites are open to everyone. Read more about them, and find out how to do you booking, here.

Solidarity Campsite
The WSF2007 Organizing Committee is intending to set up a solidarity campsite - to provide cheap accommodation for a group of participants. The intention is to have this camp, with a capacity of 2.000 people, at the WSF2007 venue in Kasarani (Moi International Sports Centre), all though moving it to Rowallan Campsite is also considered. Once the physical placement has been decided and fees and how to do the booking have been finalized, you will find all relevant information here.

International Youth Camp
At the WSF2007 venue in Kasarani (Moi International Sports Centre) a specific youth camp (capacity of 1.000) will be established. The charges for accommodation at the International Youth Camp is set at 10 US$ per night. More information on the Youth Camp, including information on how to book, will be available soon.

Home stays
Finally WSF2007 is providing access to family home stays - where participants can book rooms in private homes in Nairobi. Home stays are organized through two different organizations/companies. If you are interested in this type of accommodation, please find more information on rates and how to do your booking, by visiting their respective websites: Togo Consultants or Staarabu Home Stays.