Safaga Beginners Kitesurfing Holidays

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.

Price Details

Price

From: GBP900 per person (7 Nights)

Price Includes

• Flights
• Transfers
• Accommodation
• 10 hours beginner Course

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. Course and rental options include:

Courses And Instruction:-
4 Hours Semi Private Course £250
6 Hour Iko Board Work Progression Course £170
6 Hour Iko Water Start Course £170
10 Hour Iko Starter Course £250

RENTAL:
1 Week Rental (2008 NORTH KIT) £ 205
2 Week Rental (2008 NORTH KIT) £ 320
2 hours Private lessons with IKO instructor £ 135

Prices do not include kit insurance that can normally be arranged locally at approx 35 Euro.
Most kitesurf schools will only rent equipment if you are IKO level iii or equivalent (riding up wind). Some school will rent to level ii kitesurfers but may charge a 30% supplement for 'supervised rental.'

Please note that prior to your rental you should be able to demonstrate confident upwind ability and self rescue. Should you not be able to stay upwind but can demonstrate safe kite work and self rescue technique there is a 30% surcharge for 'supervised' rental.

Itinerary

Safaga is the ultimate all-round spot and suitable for every kite surfer, from beginners to absolute experts! The turquoise waters of Kite Bay commence upwind of the bathing zone; here kitesurfers will find a 350m x 150m waist-deep area, the first part of which is protected by a spit. 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 kite surf board. Course participants who have successfully completed their first few water launches can head for the stretch of beach upwind of Kite Bay + kitesurf at low tide (Kite Bay II). Here they will find another kilometre-long kitesurf beach, perfectly suited for upwind sailing. The spot is excellently suited to all kitesurfers, due to its outstanding wind potential.

Course participants who have successfully completed their first few water launches can head for the stretch of beach upwind of Kite Bay + kitesurf at low tide (Kite Bay II). Here they will find another kilometre-long kitesurf beach, perfectly suited for upwind sailing. The spot is excellently suited to all kitesurfers, due to its outstanding wind potential. As an additional kitesurf activity we offer on demande (min. 10 people) a kite-boat-trip to Kiriazi Bay (Soma Bay).

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.