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Kenya Windsurf & Kitesurf Centre - Kenya - Diani Beach, Africa

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There is a choice of windsurfing and kitesurfing centres in Kenya based at Diani and Galu Beaches.


Open:
Year Round.


Location
There are two centres: The first is based at Nomads (10 minutes walk from the Papillon Hotel and is the first IKO certified centre in Kenya. The other is located on Galu Beach at Kenyaways Hotel offering intruction and rental for windsurfing, kitesurfing and SUP.


Conditions
Light breezes in the morning and flat water, sheltered lagoons are ideal for lessons, beginners and intermediates to practice. In the afternoon the wind generally increases providing blasting conditions for the more experienced with breaking waves on the reef. From mid June to end of September, the winds average 20-35 knots with monsoon winds creating very big swells and up to 3.5m faces on the outer reef. From December to March the wind averages 15-25 knots and waves averaging 1.5m on the outer reef.


Facilities
There is a bar and restaurant along with toilet and changing facilities. There is also a beach bar on Diani beach which provides a great place to relax and enjoy a mixture of cocktails, good music and water sports.


Services
For windsurfer full rental and instruction service with a wide choice of the latest Naish equipment can be rented. For qualified kiters, the full range of Naish and Liquid Force equipment  can be rented.
Space available for those with their own equipment at an additional charge. (This is required to be booked in advance to guarantee availability.)
Other activities include pedal boats and body boats, hobie cat sailing and SUP.
 

Rental

Equipment from Naish, Duotone, Best & Liquid Force: approx 15 kites and 15 boards.

RENTAL  Price
Windsurf Board + Rig - 3 hrs
£45
Kitesurf Board + Kite - 5 Days (Unlimited) £210
Kitesurf Board + Kite - 1 Day (6 hrs) £85
SUP 1 hr: £10
Please Note: You may be required to pay a damage waiver fee, locally at the centre, or leave a credit card deposit against potential damage, before rental equipment can be taken.

Sportif recommend you take insurance to cover third party liability, as well as medical and general travel insurance, which is required as part of our terms and conditions of booking. However, your insurance may not provide cover for damage to equipment that is rented, so worth checking in advance of travel.

Discounts Available
Rental of windsurf board only or rig only is at 75% of the price listed
Rental of kitesurf board only or kite only is 85% of the price listed

Tuition

KITESURF INSTRUCTION Duration Prices from
Beginner Lessons (Group) 2.5 hrs £90
Beginner - Intermediate Lessons (Group) 10 hrs £330
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced Lessons (Group) 15 hrs £410
Beginner Lessons (Private) 2.5 hrs £90
Beginner - Intermediate Lessons (Private) 5 hrs £340
Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced Lessons (Private) 10 hrs £640

 

WINDSURF INSTRUCTION Duration  Prices from
Taster session, refresher lesson or advanced clinic 1hr £25
Taster session, refresher lesson or advanced clinic 2hrs £45
Beginners course - 3 days 6hrs £90

 

Fact File

Sailing Conditions

Winter On Shore Winter Off Shore Summer On Shore Summer Off Shore

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Freestyle 

Wave 

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Great Reasons to go to Diani Beach, Kenya

Best Time: Mid June - Mid Sept,
Dec - Mid March.
Launch: Tidal, sandy beach into
standing shallow water for 150m.
Wind Direction: Cross shore
from right (winter), left (summer)
Wind Type: Thermal, Monsoon.
Shorebreak: None to slight
depending on tide.
Water Conditions: Flatwater lagoon, reef / waves 3-400m out. Slightly
choppy on high tide & swells in winter.
Suitability: All levels.
  • Ideal for Learning to Kite.
  • Wide sandy beaches for launching.
  • Choice of all inclusive or boutique hotels on the beach.
  • Family friendly holiday.
  • PADI dive centre.
  • Take a Safari - 2 day mini Tsavo Safari from £149pp full board.

Weather Information

The Sportif Experience

With over 30 years experience Sportif has become the UK's leading specialist windsurfing, kitesurfing, surfing and dive holiday company. As a fully bonded ATOL license holder you can be reassured that all elements of your holiday are fully secured and your money safe. Sportif are the original windsurfing and kitesurfing tour operator, established in 1982 and now offering over 50 of the best destinations around the world to enjoy your chosen sport.

 

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