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Kenya has long been known as a holiday destination for Europeans. Vacationers are drawn by activities such as deep-sea fishing, diving and wildlife safaris.  Now in a beautiful area hidden just south of Mombasa, we have discovered epic flat water (16 sq km!) surrounded by a nature preserve, with thermal winds for a total of nine months out of the year!

At Kite Worldwide we specialize in catering to beginner and advanced kite surfers, delivering you to exotic destinations with ideal conditions that are off the beaten path of the crowded tourist havens. So at our Kenyan Kite Resort we offer introductory training courses as well as instruction for intermediate, and advanced kite surfers. In addition we offer full gear rental so you can go kiting without making a big commitment.

In addition to the amazing kitesurfing conditions in Kenya you find one of the top-5 diving areas of the world just around the corner (5 min. by car to the PADI diving school) and the best Safari National Parks on this planet. So whether you're accompanied by non-kiting friends or just like some variety in your holiday the KiteWorldWide Lodge Kenya is the place to go!

Have a look at the video documentation filmed in January 2010:

Our Kenyan Kite Resort is located at the southern east coast of Africa. There is a main building with a dining area and small restaurant, a beach bar and a chill out area. Our Lodge has three different categories of accommodation:

Coral Houses 

These luxury stone bungalows feature two separate dwellings per unit. One is on the ground floor and the other one is on top. Each suite has a living room, bedroom and a private bathroom. From the suite on top you have a beautiful sea view terrace. The other accommodation also has a terrace.

Makuti Cottages

These traditional African cottages are made of wood, covered with palm leaves. They are situated directly at the beach. Each Makuti has a comfortable doublebed and a spacious terrace with a perfect view to the beach. All Makuti Cottages share an ample bathhouse with 4 toilets, 4 showers and will be cleaned daily.

Lodge Apartments

These apartments are part of the main building. They have two bedrooms with three beds and a private bathroom. They are perfect for families or small groups.

Half board always included!

All of our Kenyan Island packages include breakfast and dinner. We have no cheesy buffets here! Our in-house chef daily prepares a wide range of fresh, delicious meals. We do our best to accommodate all dietary preferences. Vegetarian? Pescatarian? Let us know what you prefer and we will do our best to fulfil your needs.

You can grab lunch and snacks whenever you want at our beach bar. There you’ll find typical African dishes as well as western food such as sandwiches, burgers and seafood dishes, all at reasonable prices.

So you don’t land in some tourist trap, we have contracted the private island of a German immigrant. Our lodge is located in the middle of the mangrove sanctuary in “Mwazaro” only 80 km south of Mombasa. It is the only VDWS licensed kiteschool in Kenya.

There is brand new kite equipment from BRUNOTTI Boards and GIN Kites to borrow, rent and test as well as kite courses in the huge bay. Perfect conditions for beginners, intermediate and advanced riders.

There is the possibility to test the latest SLINGSHOT kites. We got 2011 Rallys and Fuels and 2010 RPMs available!

In this official VDWS Kite Center you can get your internationally accepted kite license. The VDWS licensed instructors teach at the highest possible standard in English and German.

Instruction Courses

Beginners Kite Board Camp (5 days)

If you or a member of your party has never even hopped on a skateboard, then this three hour a day, five day course will get you up and running. The course includes kite surfing theory and safety, gear orientation, kite-launching techniques, kite control, navigation on beach and in water, how to steer the board, make turns and more. As soon as your instructor deems students ready they may continue to practice on their own at no extra cost.

Intermediate Kite Course (3 days)

For those who have never been kitesurfing before, but have some experience with skateboarding, snowboarding, etc, we provide a more intense course of three eight-hour sessions.  During these sessions students will master the control techniques needed to have fun safely. 

Advanced Kite Course (3 days)

For kiteboarders who have mastered the basics and spent some time developing skills we offer a two day advanced course. This course covers techniques for jumps, advanced turns and other tricks. 

Refresh Course (1 day)

You already have some experience but haven't been kitesurfingd for some time and now would like to have some refresh instructions. In 3 hours we will get you to the point where you left last time you were on the water.

WATCH OUT FOR OUR PACKAGE DEALS: KITEBOARDING COURSES + RENTAL!

Have a look at our active-packages:

Kite & Dive:
5 days Kitelessons & PADI Open Water diving course only 750 € (instead of 850 €)

Kite & Safari:
5 days Kitelessons & 2 days Safari Tsavo East only 650 € (instead of 729 €)

Kite & Safari & Dive:
5 days Kitelessons & PADI Open Water diving course only & 2 days Safari Tsavo East only 990 € (instead of 1.129 €)

Airport transfer is 20 € per Person per way. 

Flipmode Island

We offer a trip to the exclusive KiteWorldWide island, Flipmode, everyday during the summer season.

You’ll, of course, also have the opportunity to kite right in front of the lodge, but since we were so convinced by the conditions on Flipmode last year, we didn’t want to keep this trip away from you.

You’ll take a boat about 20 minutes into the open sea until you get to the large sandbank. There you’ll find a huge shallow area about 1km. wide. On the side with offshore wind, there is a boat just in case, so you don’t have to worry about drifting away. Just like almost all the spots on the Indian Ocean, Flipmode Island is dependent on the tide. 2.5 hours before and after the tide, you’ll be able to enjoy some awesome kite sessions. If you end up there right when the tide is changing, you’ll be able to stay for up to six hours. Since you’ll be on a small island in the middle of the ocean, the wind will naturally blow clean and free from the southeast. It is accelerated by the geographic location of the sandbank atolls. In small, approx. 1 m high waves, you’ll be able to practice for your next trip to Cape Verde or improve your tricks or ability in the shallow water. You’ll find a simply unbelievable kite ambience here with a view of the beautiful island Funzi.

In the winter, this spot will be offered one or two times a week as a highlight. This is where the downwinder tour will begin, approx. 4 km above the open water up to the KiteWorldWide Lodge. To take part in this tour, you will have to able to stay upwind perfectly.

Only a few minutes by car you and a short boat trip away from the KiteWorldWide Lodge, you'll find one of the best diving areas on this planet. 

We partner with an official PADI/Naui diving school led by a dutch couple. Selina und Harm are both PADI MSDT Dive & Emergency First Response Instructor. Both have worked as diving instructors worldwide for many years until they settled in Wasini Island. They offer various dives and dive lessons in different diving areas around Kisite and Wasini. Of course you can attain your official diving license here.

PADI/Naui Open Water: 380 € incl. 4 open water dives. Teaching material, logbook and certificate is available at the spot for an extra fee of 40€.

PADI/Naui Advanced Kurs: 350 € incl. 5 dives. Teaching material and certificate is available at the spot for an extra fee of 40€.

Advanced divers can take part in daily trips to various diving areas to the Marine National Park. These boat trips are available incl. incl. boat tour to the Park, Snacks and equipment. (75 € plus 15 € entrance to the park plus 30 € for one dive, or 55 € for 2 dives). Non-divers are also invited to come along.

A holiday in Kenya without going on Safari is just like a kitesurfing holiday without wind

We organize tours starting directly at the KiteworldWide Lodge and recommend a Safari tour of minimum 2 days with an overnight stay at a stunning Safari Lodge or Camp.

The offered Safaris all include:

- all transfers from / to the KiteWorldWide Lodge

- all National Park entrance fees and game drives

- overnight stays in double rooms including full board

- driver guide / drinking water

Safari packages

We offer you three differen safari packages that cater all you might want in your Kenya holiday. You can be sure to see Elephants, Giraffes, Lions, Monkeys, Hippos, Rhinos and with a little luck also Leopards!

Just ask for our Safaris to 

- 2 day Tsavo East

- 3 day Tsavo East & West

- 3 day Massai Mara

SUP

In Kenya, it usually seems like the wind starts at the push of a button in the morning.

For the early birds among you, stand up paddling is awesome and a great whole body workout. You’re in action the whole time, since you have to constantly balance yourself, and really uses all of the muscles in your body. A great start for the day.

Of course, you can also grab a board if there’s wind and get a completely different perspective.

The area around the lodge is perfect for gliding across the water on a large surfboard with a paddle.

While the tide comes in, there are smaller waves that you can practice on for the big ones.

You also have the opportunity to rent SUP equipment and design your own workout. You can get an introduction from the local team.

Our kite instructor, Philip, also organizes tours along the mangrove forests that you can take part in. We would love to take lots of fun and beautiful tours with you.

Snorkel Excursion

If you don’t feel like going diving or taking a diving course, you also have the option of going snorkeling. You’ll head out on a boat into the open sea and can experience the unbelievable underwater world. It will be an unforgettable experience you should not let slip past you.

Deep-sea fishing (1 day) – You spend a day out at the sea on a fully equipped fishing boat. You and your company get the chance to fish something for your dinner.  When you are back at the lodge our chef will prepare your catch!

Village Tour (1/2 Tag)

A guide will show you the life of the people that live around the KiteWorldWide Lodge. You will visit a school and get the chance to get to know something about the "real life" of the Kenyan people. In this village there is an old Baobab tree which is supposed to posess certain energy and spiritual power. You will also visit some local (handycraft) shops.

Mangrove Tour (1/2 day) -- Discover the mangrove woods wildlife just a half hour boat ride away from the lodge.

Relaxing (1 to ? days) If you do anything be sure to remember to spend some

time doing nothing. The Kenyan Kite Resort is a phenomenal place to learn and

enjoy the sport of kite boarding. But it is also a fantastically quiet and

peaceful place to simply decompress from the rest of life. No traffic, no

phones,no kids, no teachers - absolutely NO ONE is going to bother you!