“Explore beautiful turquoise water”
7 Day Kitesurfing and Safari Holiday in Watamu, Kenya
Temple Point, Marine Park Road, Watamu, Kenya
Kitesurfing and Safari Holiday in Kenya
All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Breakfast & dinner included
Airport transfer included
Watamu offers thrilling kitesurfing with its incredible tide changes. Beginners should start at low tide for safety, and a minimum of 12 mph wind is needed to kiteboard. The Kaskazi season (Dec-Apr) brings winds of 20-25 knots, while the Kuzi season (Jun-Sep) has the strongest winds. Combine this with a safari in Tsavo East National Park, known for its red clay plains and abundant wildlife, including elephants, giraffes, gazelles, and zebras. Located 173 km from Mombasa, you can drive from Temple Point to the partner camp and seek out four of the "Big Five": buffalo, elephants, lions, and leopards. Book now for an unforgettable kitesurfing and safari adventure!
Highlights
- 3 days of kitesurfing
- 2.5 days of safari
- Safari includes: transfer, game drive, park fees, accommodation
- 6 nights accommodation (including safari)
- Breakfast and dinner
- Transfer from the airport to the resort
Skill level
- Beginner
- Intermediate
- Advanced
Styles
7 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Afrikaans, French, German
Airport transfer included:
Moi International Airport
Accommodation
Check-in Time:
15:00
Check-out Time:
11:00
Facilities
- Gym
- Shopping
- Spa
- Swimming pool (outdoor)
- Table tennis
- Tennis court
- Volleyball court
- Air-conditioned rooms
- Bar
- Barbeque facilities
- Café
- Dining area
- Environmentally friendly
- Garden
- Kitchen
- Lobby
- Lounge
- Luggage room / storage
- Multilingual staff
- Picnic area
- Poolside bar
- Restaurant
- Special menu request
- Terrace
- Yoga deck
- Bicycle rental
- Board rental
- Conference room
- Dry cleaning
- Free parking
- Free Wi-Fi
- Laundry
- Meeting room
- Tour assistance
- Wedding
- Outdoor shower
Temple Point Resort is located in Watamu Marine National Park at the junction of the Mida Creek and Indian Ocean. Overlooking a coral reef and its own private beach, it offers traditional Swahili-style rooms.
All of the air-conditioned rooms at Temple include a modern bathroom. There are views of the Indian Ocean, Mida Creek or lush tropical gardens from a patio or balcony.
A la carte or buffet-style African and international cuisine is provided at Temple Point’s Clubhouse Restaurant. Panoramic views of Mida Creek can be enjoyed at the bar, which serves cocktails.
Relax by the elegant pool surrounded by sun loungers or enjoy a massage or hot tub session at the spa and wellness centre. Many sports activities or excursions can be arranged by the tour desk or animation team.
Watamu is situated 5 minutes’ by car, and contains many shops, restaurants and bars. The Ruins of Gedi are 15 km and an airport shuttle is available for Mombasa or Malindi Airport for a surcharge.
Program
Day 1: Arrival
- 08:30 - 09:30 Arrival at airport
- Mombasa Airport: Pick-up and transfer to Temple Point Resort (2.5 hours)
- Malindi Airport: Pick-up and transfer to Temple Point Resort (30 minutes)
- 12:30 - 13:30 Check-in at Temple Point Resort: Welcome drink and brief orientation
- 13:30 - 15:30 Free time: Settle into your room and explore the resort
- 19:00 - 20:00 Dinner at the resort's restaurant
- Overnight stay: Temple Point Resort
Day 2: Kitesurfing Day 1
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast at the resort's restaurant
- 09:30 Surf departure to the kitesurfing spot
- 09:30 - 12:00 Kitesurfing session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch at the resort's restaurant
- 13:30 - 15:30 Kitesurfing session
- 16:00 Return to Temple Point Resort
- 16:00 - 19:00 After-surf chill at the resort's Lichthaus
- 20:00 Dinner at the resort's restaurant
- Overnight stay: Temple Point Resort
Day 3: Kitesurfing Day 2
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast at the resort's restaurant
- 09:30 Departure to the kitesurfing spot
- 09:30 - 12:00 Kitesurfing session
- 12:30 - 13:30 Lunch at the resort's restaurant
- 13:30 - 15:30 Kitesurfing session
- 16:00 Return to Temple Point Resort
- 16:00 - 19:00 After-surf chill at the resort's Lichthaus
- 20:00 Dinner at the resort's restaurant
- Overnight stay: Temple Point Resort
Day 4: Safari Day 1
- 07:00 - 08:00 Breakfast at the resort's restaurant
- 08:00 Departure from Temple Point Resort to Tsavo East National Park (2 hours)
- 10:00 - 12:00 First game drive en route to the camp
- 12:00 - 13:00 Lunch at the safari camp
- 14:00 - 18:00 Second game drive
- 19:00 Dinner at the safari camp
- Overnight stay: Safari Camp in Tsavo East
Day 5: Safari Day 2
- 06:00 - 09:00 Morning game drive
- 12:00 Return to the camp for lunch
- 14:00 - 18:00 Second game drive
- 19:00 Dinner at the safari camp
- Overnight Stay: Safari Camp in Tsavo East
Day 6: Return to Temple Point Resort and Kitesurfing Day 3
- 08:00 Early breakfast at the camp
- 09:00 Departure from Tsavo East to Temple Point Resort
- 11:00 Arrival at Temple Point Resort
- 12:00 Lunch at the resort's restaurant
- 14:00 - 16:00 Kitesurfing session
- 16:00 Return to Temple Point Resort
- 16:00 - 19:00 After-surf chill at the resort's Lichthaus
- 20:00 Dinner at the resort's restaurant
- Overnight stay: Temple Point Resort
Day 7: Departure
- 08:30 - 09:30 Breakfast at the resort's restaurant
- 10:00 Check-out and prepare for departure
- 10:30 Transfer to airport
- Mombasa Airport: Transfer (2.5 hours)
- Malindi Airport: Transfer (30 minutes)
- Afternoon departure: Flight back home
Included excursions
- 2.5 days safari trip
Location
Watamu general info
Watamu area stretch across kilometres of white sand beaches providing crystal clear and warm water all year round. The reefs' surrounding lagoon, 300-500 m away from the shore, forms excellent small kickers and when the summer swell is right - some waves (2-3m) at the reef. Depending on the state of the tide you can expect flat to slightly choppy water conditions. All along the coast some large sandbars inside of this lagoon creates the flat water oasis for all level kitesurfers seeking to improve their skills.
Main kitesurfing spots can be found south of the Watamu Village where the kitesurfing schools are located. Ideal for beginners or kitesurfers who need to rent their gear or want to be surrounded by other likeminded people. If you are an independent rider and want to run away from the crowds (not that there are many as the lagoon is just enormous), you can find many spots between Malindi and Watamu where you can enjoy your kitesurfing paradise with no one else around.
This location offers perfect onshore - cross-onshore winds all year round with only a few rainy months between the two windy seasons. In addition to that, some of the areas in the lagoon are much deeper providing ridable condition at any states of the tide (except for extreme spring tide).
Amenities
- Kite trips (downwinder, BBQ special, custom)
- Kite club
- Gear rental
- Beach assistance
- Gear storage
- Kite shop
Wind
The windy season is split into two, providing trade winds from December to April, known as the Kaskhazi, and Kuzi, which is after the few rainy months starts from May and stays until September. During the day the wind tends to be lighter in the morning as and gradually increase until about midday and stays strong until the evening.
The Kaskhazi blows from the North / North East (cross-onshore from the left) at around 15-25 knots (mostly around 17 knots), increasing in the afternoon with flat water and a little chop. Most used kites sizes are between 10 - 15 meters.
The Kuzi blows from the South / Southeast (cross-onshore from the right) and with the stronger wind days can bring the heavy chop with swells, The Kuzi is the stronger of the two and blows most days between 17-32 knots but averages around 20 knots. Calmer in the morning and gets typically stronger after lunch. Most used kites sizes are between 6 - 12 meters.
Watamu is a small and peaceful fishing village located on the Kenyan coast about 110 km northeast of Mombasa and 15 km south of Malindi. It is a designated UN area of outstanding natural beauty and protected natural reserves. The coastline spreads across 5 kilometers of pristine white sand beaches and lush tropical forests.
This small peninsula within the Mida Creek is surrounded by bays and lagoons separated by coral reefs and exposed sandbanks. Constant trade winds provide a variety of water conditions that every kitesurfer will enjoy. The surrounding attractions and world-class game reserves set Kenya to be a unique all-around kitesurfing holiday destination and will provide tons of activities on lighter wind days.
The village has a few supermarkets for groceries and plenty of local vendors offering fresh fruit, local drinks, local cuisine as well as jewelry, shoes, and other local crafts. There also is a distinct Italian influence in the area. So you will find many pizza restaurants and more contemporary dining options outside of the hotel. For nightlife / going-out you'll find the famous LichtHaus bar where most Watamu travelers come to meet and greet each other. It is also the best sunset spot and hosts regular parties. But there are also other bars and places in the area along the way to the Watamu center.
The major attractions, in addition to the Marine National Park, are the mangrove forest of Mida Creek, the ruins of Gede, and the Arabuko Sokoke forest. And only two hours from Watamu you can also explore the Marafa Hell's Kitchen Canyon and the Tsavo East National Safari Park.
Watamu is a unique and enchanting destination, offering a blend of natural beauty and exciting activities. Here’s what makes Watamu and its neighborhood special:
- 1. Lichthaus: One of the trendiest sunset bars on the Kenyan coast, providing stunning views and a perfect spot to unwind and enjoy the sunset.
- 2. On-site dive center: The resort features its own dive center, making it easy for guests to explore the vibrant underwater world right off the shores.
- 3. Newly built gym: Stay active during your vacation with the state-of-the-art gym facilities, newly constructed for your convenience.
- 4. Mida Creek: A breathtaking natural wonder where you can embark on various tours such as the Sun Dhow Trip or paddle through the mangrove forest in a canoe. The creek is a haven for bird watchers and nature enthusiasts.
Watamu is not just a place to stay but a place to experience. With its stunning beaches, rich marine life, and vibrant local culture, it promises an unforgettable adventure for all visitors.
Kite spot - Watamu locations
Long Beach
The most popular of the kitesurfing spots in Watamu is long beach. It stretches 5 km along the coast. The water is mostly flat with with few waves and patches of coral reef. This setup works really well especially during low tides. The wind blows consistently cross on-shore in both seasons.
Sandbank
Explore beautiful turquoise water with amazing wildlife around. The best time to rock up would be on low tide as the water is nice and flat. But watch out for tourists: it can get a bit busier on the sandbank. Again, consistent cross on-shore winds blow all year round.
Silversands
This spot is a little bit of a trip from Watamu due to being a bit hidden up the coast. Silversands tends to work way better in Kuzi season. That’s from June till September when the wind hits this spot just slightly cross off-shore which also delivers some awesome waves. So if you enjoy wave riding, make sure you cross this one of your list.
Jacaranda
Jacaranda is considered as one of the world’s top flat water kite spots. This spot is the best on neap tide and works great in both Kaskazi and Kuzi wind seasons with consistent cross on-shore wind. It's about 20 minutes North of the hotel, so there is no excuse not to go!
Creek entrance
One of the favourites, however slightly tricky. This spot works only during the Kuzi season (June - September) and has a few things such as strong tides, hidden coral stones and the occasional sea urchin to watch out for. However, during sunset it creates the feeling of pure freedom. It just needs to be done right and not alone. For details please get in touch, and they'll set you up.
Food
The following meals are included:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
- Drinks
The following drinks are included:
- Tea
The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:
- Vegetarian
- Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
- Seafood
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation
Things to do (optional)
- Diving
- Lunch
- SUP tour
- SUP canoe tour
- Yoga class
- Dhow cruise
- Sunset tour
- Snorkelling
- Boat cruise
- Snake farm
- Island and village tour
- Kite safari
- Coastal forest birding tour
- Watamu experience
- Gede ruins
- Watamu local tour
- Rent an e-bike
Spa treatments
Spa and massage can be booked additionally.
What's included
- 3 days kitesurfing as per the itinerary
- 2.5 days safari trip
- Transfer airport - resort
- 6 nights accommodation
- Equipment rental
- Breakfast and dinner
What's not included
- Alcohol
- Lunch
How to get there
Recommended Airports
MBA
Moi International Airport
84 km
Transfer included
Airport: Moi International Airport
Airport transfer included: Moi International Airport
No additional charges. You can request this in the next step.
Cancellation Policy
- A reservation requires a deposit of 50% of the total price.
- The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
- The rest of the payment should be paid 30 days before arrival.
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