The conference was hosted by Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort on a spectacular stretch of the Kenyan coast south of Mombasa town, with access to some of the most stunning marine sites on the East African coast. The Resort is of the highest standard with state-of-the-art conference and recreational facilities, and guarantees total privacy and tranquility. A superb package of pre- and post-conference tours was available for delegates and their families.



All rooms of this five-star hotel are spatious and air-conditioned, and are provided with satellite TV, telephone, mini bar and safe. Guests will not return hungry, as exquisite banquets will be served in one of the many outdoor and indoor restaurants, ranging from vegetarian to fresh seafood. After a busy but satisfying day, guests can unwind in the sea breeze in one of the cozy bars at the beach.



Conference facilities at the Resort are excellent. All of the six conference rooms are fully air-conditioned, and range from the intimate Oasis Villa, seating 15 people, to the grand Dr. Meister Hall, seating 700 people. During the conference, high-speed wireless internet was be made freely available to participants.

Leisure Lodge Beach & Golf Resort is the only world class hotel on Kenya's south coast with a championship golf course, a choice of first class accommodations, entertainment and recreational facilities to suit the most discerning guests. The 18-hole, 72 par championship golf course, home to the Diani Beach Masters, is recognized as one of the most exciting golf courses in East Africa. Other sport facilities include: four large pools, a diving school, deep-sea fishing, dolphin safaris, snorkelling, two flood-lit clay tennis courts, a windsurfing school, a health club, beach volleyball, water polo and table tennis.



From the Resort, excursions to experience the African wildlife are plentiful and can be easily arranged using the in-house tour office, or the conference travel agent Intektravel. The "big five" can be observed in Tsavo National Park, elusive roan and sable antelopes spotted at Shimba Hills National Reserve, while elephants can be viewed at Mwalugunje. From the hotel, tours can also easily be arranged to the world-famous Maasai Mara. The many unique marine parks in the vicinity allow for dolphin watching, deep-sea game fishing, scuba diving and snorkelling. Take a look at the offers from Diving the Crab, which has an office at the Resort – swimming experience not needed!

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