Kitesurfing in Mombasa

Che Shale sits on the sandy coast north of Malindi, near Mambrui and the Sabaki estuary. This part of Malindi Bay has a different shape from the reef-fringed coast farther south: long beaches, dunes and open-ocean swell define the shoreline. Mambrui also has a much older story. Archaeologists have recovered 15th- and 16th-century glass linked to Indian Ocean trade networks.

For kiters, Che Shale is known for two monsoon seasons, a wide launch, low traffic and a reef-protected bay with flat water, chop and waves. Kenya’s first kite school opened here in 1999. The school normally reports fewer than 15 riders on the water, so crowd management is rarely the main problem.

Diani Beach is a very well known and highly regarded kite spot on the coast of Kenya, only 35km or so from Mombasa. For kitesurfing, Diani Beach offers a huge lagoon with warm, shallow, and flat water along with a reliable trade wind and 2 wind seasons. This is the right place to hang around and slow down with wide white sunny beaches, a tropical summer breeze, glittery blue water, and a wild touch of African authenticity. There are plenty of schools offering lessons here, and a variety of different spots to suit freestyle kiteboarding and wave riding too, so it welcomes beginners and pros alike.

The Kite Spot Watamu Beach is an old fishing village located about 100km north-east from Mombasa. Constand trade winds, white powder sand beaches, a world of heritage in a protected areay where you totally should go for a safari tour. It is not very touristic but you will find everything you need to have a great time. Experience the thrill of kitesurfing at Watamu Beach in Kenya, a trendy and family-friendly destination. With its constant trade winds, choice of sandbars, and stunning white sand beaches, Watamu offers an ideal playground for kiters of all levels. Dive into the beauty of this world heritage site, which also serves as a protected area of outstanding natural beauty. With safari game reserves and a myriad of activities and sights nearby, Watamu Beach promises an unforgettable kitesurfing adventure.