Kitesurf Kenya
The advantages of kiting and kiteboarding at Kenyaways are endless… consistant side shore winds… bath warm water… beach space galore… flat water or waves… waist high sandy lagoon… powder soft white sand… turquoise clear water… no coral or urchins… no people on the beach… few other kiters… no boats… no sharks… no pollution… setting up, landing and launching facilities… storage facilities… no long walk to the beach…Truly Kenyaways is designed for kiters and we truly recommend kiteboarding holiday in Kenya here with us in Diani at Kenyaways. ENQUIRE FOR KITE SURFING ACCOMMODATION
DOWNWINDERS; Diani Beach is a very convenient kite surf spot and safe and easy for 10-15km downwinders, with the 3 kite centre bases and kite schools spread out at 5km apart you can have lunch at one base and then kite home.
KITE SURFARI; cruise up the coast of Kenya and discover all the secret kitesurf spots where the individual traveller would never see or think of kiteboarding on the Kenya coast. Great way to see the country and kite some interesting spots and make friends with the locals.
Kitesurf Lessons and Rentals
H2O Extreme is Kenya’s professional IKO kite surfing centre, click here to see IKO certification. h2O Extreme Surf Centre Diani was founded in 2004 on Diani Beach by the Polo brothers and friends. The kitesurf centre base at Kenyaways was opened in 2008 and is the most popular kite surfing spot on the coast of Kenya. Professional kite Equipment hire and kite surf lessons range from 35 Euro to 300 Euro. Windsurfing equipment is available on request at Kenyaways, but this must be arranged in advance with H2O Extreme. CLICK HERE TO BOOK NOW OR ENQUIRE.
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Wind Seasons
To check the kite spot forecast click here. Please note this is never extremely accurate and you can add three knots to the reading. Best results are 1 or 2 days ahead. There are 2 wind seasons in Kenya which are perfect for kitesurfing lessons and kite surfing progression. The wind blows the same all along the entire coast of East Africa so there is no risk of not having wind in any one location. The wind in Kenya are trade winds meaning they are constant and reliable year to year and the wind depends on the raining seasons and dry seasons and vary year to year, but this approximate pattern applies:
Kite Sizes
more than 70kg 10-14 metre kites
Stand Up Paddlesurfing
This is the latest trend in watersports and is a fantastic alternative when the wind is too light. It involves a longboard (11ft) and a paddle. On flat water one can paddle around exploring and getting great exercise. On waves one can surf even the smallest ripple in true old school style!
Surfing
One day board rental €35
Officially, Kenyaways and H20 Extreme does not deal with surfing however, as we are in the hobby of surfing ourselves, and if you are a travelling surfer with your own board you may want to enquire with us about conditions and surfspots. We can also organize boat transport depending on availability. The season for decent sized waves (2ft – 4ft) is from April – Sept. There is also a good spot for those that would like to learn how to surf or for beginners all year round.
Kiteboarding Holidays Available!
