2025:Perjalanan
Lembar perjalanan
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| Zona waktu | UTC+3 (3 jam lebih awal dari Waktu Universal Terkoordinasi) |
|---|---|
| Mata uang | Shilling Kenya (KES) USD 1 = KES 128,431 (per 24 Juli, Penukar mata uang) |
| Sisi mengemudi | kiri |
| Kode negara telepon | +254 |
| Agama mayoritas | Kristen |
| Listrik | 240V / 50Hz Jenis steker G British BS 1363 (rectangular three-pin) |
| Kontak darurat | 999 / 112 |
| Operator seluler utama | Safaricom, Airtel Kenya, Telkom Kenya |
| Layanan pemesanan taksi | Uber, Bolt, Little Cab |
Currency
Mata uang resmi Kenya adalah Shilling Kenya (KES).
M-Pesa, sebuah platform transfer uang melalui ponsel, merupakan pilihan utama di Nairobi untuk transaksi dalam jumlah kecil maupun besar. Kartu kredit utama seperti Visa dan Mastercard juga diterima secara luas. Namun, membawa uang tunai atau menggunakan M-Pesa untuk pembelian kecil sangat disarankan karena sebagian besar pedagang kecil tidak menerima pembayaran dengan kartu bank. Mesin ATM dan layanan penukaran mata uang tersedia, dan beberapa di antaranya (terutama di pusat perbelanjaan besar) dapat mengeluarkan mata uang USD atau Euro.
Major credit cards such as Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted as well, but having cash or M-Pesa for small purchases is helpful, as small traders do not run bank cards. ATMs and currency exchange services are readily available and some (in major shopping malls) can dispense USD or Euro.
Iklim
Nairobi memiliki iklim yang sedang sepanjang tahun, dengan suhu hangat pada siang hari dan udara sejuk pada malam hari.
- Suhu tinggi rata-rata: 25°C (77°F)
- Suhu rendah rata-rata: 15°C (59°F)
- Curah hujan jarang terjadi sepanjang tahun.
Yang harus dibawa
- Pakaian ringan untuk cuaca hangat (misalnya kaus, celana pendek, gaun)
- Jaket tipis atau sweter untuk malam yang lebih sejuk
- Sepatu berjalan yang nyaman
- Topi pelindung matahari dan tabir surya
- Adaptor universal jika perangkat elektronik Anda menggunakan jenis colokan yang berbeda
- Obat nyamuk
- Botol minum yang dapat digunakan kembali
Things to bring
- Sweets to share! (be mindful of allergies!).
- Postcards to write or share.
- Stickers or badges to share and swap.
- Chargers and adaptors.
- Light clothes! Suncream!
- Comfy shoes!
- Reusable water bottle to fill at breakfast and during the day.
- Cap or hat.
- Camera/ good phone for documenting.
DO NOT BRING
- Single use plastic bags as they are banned
- Large recording equipment or drones
Insurance
- Asuransi perjalanan: Pastikan asuransi perjalanan Anda mencakup keadaan darurat kesehatan dan barang-barang pribadi, terutama jika perjalanan Anda didanai secara mandiri.
If you have a scholarship from the Wikimedia Foundation, you will be provided medical insurance that covers travel outside your home country during the period of the conference. Domestic travellers should use their regular health insurance. Please refer to the scholarship award letter for further information.
Menuju ke Nairobi
- Melalui udara: Bandara Internasional Jomo Kenyatta (NBO) merupakan bandara utama di Nairobi, dengan koneksi ke berbagai kota besar di seluruh dunia. Maskapai nasional adalah Kenya Airways (KQ), yang tergabung dalam aliansi SkyTeam dan melayani penerbangan ke berbagai tujuan utama di dalam maupun luar Afrika.
- Melalui darat: Jika bepergian dari negara-negara tetangga di kawasan Afrika Timur, tersedia layanan bus seperti Easy Coach dan Tahmeed yang menghubungkan Nairobi dengan kota-kota seperti Kampala, Dar es Salaam, dan Kigali.
Transportasi di Nairobi

- Arriving from the airport for scholars and attendees: Airport shuttle buses will be provided for scholars and any other attendees who would like to make use of our airport shuttles. Info will come via email to registered in-person attendees in July for them to sign up to the airport shuttles. The shuttle buses will pick up and drop off at all the terminals at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport.
- Shuttle buses provided to official events: There will also be shuttle buses taking people on the tours listed and to/from the closing event.
- Aplikasi pemesanan taksi: Uber dan Little Cab merupakan pilihan yang andal dan terjangkau. Hindari Uber Chap Chap (ekonomi) karena kualitas kendaraannya seringkali kurang memadai dan pengemudinya cenderung kurang profesional. Pilihlah Comfort atau setidaknya Uber X. Begitu juga dengan Little Cab, hindari perjalanan ekonomi dan pilih Comfort.
- Matatus: Mini bus yang cerah dan penuh warna ini merupakan pengalaman budaya, tetapi bisa terasa mengintimidasi bagi pemula. Beberapa rute juga dikenal rawan copet. Pertimbangkan opsi ini jika Anda bepergian bersama dengan kontributor lokal.
- Boda Bodas: Taksi sepeda motor ini cepat untuk menghindari kemacetan, tetapi kurang aman. Kami tidak menyarankan penggunaan oleh wisatawan asing yang baru pertama kali di Nairobi, karena lebih baik digunakan dengan pengetahuan lokal.
- Berjalan kaki: Hindari berjalan sendirian di malam hari atau untuk jarak jauh.
Tips keamanan
- Hindari memperlihatkan barang berharga di tempat umum.
- Gunakan taksi yang dipesan melalui aplikasi daring, terutama pada malam hari.
- Berhati-hatilah saat menjelajahi lingkungan yang belum dikenal. Minta saran dari penduduk lokal atau hotel Anda.
- Waspadai barang-barang Anda di area yang ramai.
Safety in a volatile world
- No travel or event can be 100% safe.
- Any attendees feeling uneasy can switch to attending virtually at any point – please prioritise your wellbeing over attendance.
- In an increasingly volatile world we are taking steps to
- Monitor – we will be monitoring air space closures in the middle east and events on the ground in Nairobi closely.
- Mitigate – we have already taken steps to mitigate impact e.g. locating Wikimania outside of CBD, conference buses, working closely with the LGBTQI+ user group.
- Planning – we will have plans in place for different disruptions.
- Nairobi is host to several international conferences including Open Street Map's State of the Map, CGIAR Science week, and the Ted Talks Countdown Summit.
Locals Dos and Don'ts
- No vaping or smoking indoors – use designated outdoor areas. – Smoking outside of designated areas can come at a 50,000 Kenyan shilling fine
- Any public displays of affection are very much frowned upon
- Bag & Tag Policy: All bags will be searched on arrival to the Hotel / Mall.
- Large bags and travel bags will be stored in the luggage and lost property room on the 1st floor of the Trademark Hotel.
- Wear your accreditation at all times at the venue,
- Conference Etiquette, please respect room capacities to ensure a safe and enjoyable event for all our members.
Frasa populer dalam bahasa Swahili
- Halo: Jambo or Mambo (salam umum)
- Terima kasih: Asante
- Berapa harganya?: Hii ni bei gani? Or Hii ni how much?
- Selamat tinggal: Kwaheri
- Mpesa 😉
Informasi kontak
- Layanan darurat: Hubungi 999 atau 112 untuk bantuan polisi, pemadam kebakaran, dan medis.
- Meja bantuan konferensi: Kami akan menyediakan meja bantuan dan sukarelawan Trust & Safety di lokasi acara. Anda juga dapat memeriksa saluran Telegram Wikimania atau surel untuk informasi kontak.
- Kedutaan lokal: Simpan informasi kontak kedutaan Anda untuk keadaan darurat.
Nikmati kunjungan Anda!

Nairobi menjanjikan pengalaman yang menarik dan memperkaya untuk Wikimania 2025. Dengan perpaduan budaya yang dinamis, keramahan yang hangat, dan pengalaman unik, perjalanan Anda akan menjadi kenangan tak terlupakan.
Lokasi
The gathering will happen at multiple venues throughout Gigiri, a small and easily navigable neighborhood, to allow participants an opportunity to experience diverse offerings and the warmth of Kenyan hospitality. Wikimania will be hybrid, offering both in-person and virtual participation.
Each of the different in-person venues have their own individual capacities. Overall, in person this Wikimania will be similar in size to Wikimania Singapore because of venue restrictions. For the event we have had a total of 725 places to fill including scholars and other attendees. The final number of attendees may vary slightly depending on cancellations and last minute additions. If you have booked flights and hotels but not managed to register, email us at wikimania
wikimedia.org.
Physical Security
- The venue hotels will be conducting bag checks on the way in for all attendees – these will go through the hotel scanners.
- We will also have security staff throughout the venue.
- If the alarm goes off please follow the instructions of venue and security staff.
- Expect security check points coming out of the airport for hand luggage and going into the airport for all luggage.
- You will also need to go through a security scanner on the way into the airport and this involves coming off the bus and then back on again, before the main airport drop off area.
- Take care in the town – make sure you use Ubers and travel in groups to suggested restaurants in either Gigiri or Westlands areas. There are many options also in the Village market Mall next to the Trademark.
- Don’t walk alone at night. Use hotel or conference-arranged transportation.
- Carry ID while in Kenya such as driving license, avoid carrying passport, always have a copy of your identification in digital format as well.
- Keep your phone and valuables out of sight in public areas.
- Be wary of pickpockets in busy areas like downtown, markets, and matatus (minibuses).
- Only use licensed taxis or trusted ride-hailing apps like Uber comfort.
- Avoid ATMs on the street. Use machines in banks or malls.
- Do not accept gifts, food or drink from strangers