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Kenya Windsurf & Kitesurf Centre - Kenya - Diani Beach, Africa
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
Great Reasons to go to Diani Beach, Kenya |
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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. |
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