Kitesurfing Safari Holiday to Safaga

Trip Highlights

Safaga is located about 50 kilometres south of Hurghada (airport) right on the Red Sea. When you travel down the coastal road, you will find yourself in the middle of a desert landscape. Safaga itself is a typical small Egyptian township. Several hotels lie outside the town centre on the beautiful natural seashore. Spacious sandy beaches extend around the deep-sea port of Safaga, and there is no doubt about the fact that the Skyriders kitesurfing centre occupies the best position in Safaga, on the long, extremely beautiful beach of the Shams, which is completely exposed to the wind. THE SPOT The turquoise waters of Kite Bay commence upwind of the bathing zone; here kitesurfers will find a 350m x 150m waist-deep kitesurf area, the first part of which is protected by a spit. In the morning the wind is side offshore from the left and turns in the afternoon to side shore. At high tide, Kite Bay is ideally suited to body-drag and water-start instruction and of course for one's first few metres on the kitesurf board. Kite Bay II Kitesurfers who have successfully completed their first few water launches can head for the stretch of beach upwind of Kite Bay at low tide (Kite Bay II). There you will find a very long beach which is just perfect for going upwind. Soma Bay Those of you who are kitesurfers can also join an excursion four times a week. Our boat takes you to nearby Soma Bay, guaranteeing a marvellous kitesurfing experience! To round off this excursion, a 5 kilometre long downwind trip with the kite back to the Shams Hotel is possible.

Price Details

Price

From: GBP650 per person (7 Nights)

Price Includes

• Flights
• Accommodation

Price Excludes

• Travel Insurance

Departure Dates

All holidays are bespoke and can leave on any date (subject to availability). The price quoted above will vary dependent on departure date, hotel & selected course.

Itinerary

THE WIND:-
As with most of the resorts we feature in Egypt the wind is very reliable year around but is at its best in the summer months between May and September.

That said Safaga is also an excellent winter destination as the climate is not as fiercely hot but the wind still blows a steady bft 4-5 most of the time.

THE KITESURFING:-
There is no doubt about the fact that Safaga is probably the best spot for beginners: a wind-protected shallow area permits instruction even on windy days. Kitesurfers, too, have their own section, with touch-the-bottom water and plenty of space.

Other Info

Accommodation Details

IMPERIAL HOTEL (ALL INCLUSIVE)
This newly built 5 star property is located directly on the beach of Safaga with the Skyriders kitesurf school right in front of the hotel on the endless sandy beach. The Club Mistral Windsurf center is about 500m down the beach. The U-shaped building includes 322 rooms, 3 restaurants (2 á-la-carte), coffee shop, internet café and discotheque. The hotel surrounds the hotel 2 swimming pools (one heated), sun terrace, pool- and beach bar. Sun chairs at the pool and beach are included. Full spa with massage, sauna (subject to fee), jacuzzi and fitness room, Tennis, squash, volleyball and table tennis. For children there is a Kids Club (from 3 years) free of charge, childrens pool, playroom and playground entertainment. No babysitting service.

SHAMS (ALL INCLUSIVE)
The resort exists of a hotel with 184 rooms and 136 bungalows, set within a wonderful garden. All rooms and bungalows are equipped with airconditioning, international telephone, satellite TV, minifridge, terras or balcony or panorama view, and a bathroom. For handicapped guests we have specially equipped rooms. Behind the hotel you'll find a wonderful garden with a pool surrounded by a waterfall and rocks. Bathing towels, sunbeds and parasols are freely available on the beach and around the pool. Two children's playgrounds and one playroom (without supervision). Snackbar on the beach.