KITE SURFING IN ZANZIBAR ISLAND

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Wether you are new to the world of kite surking or already advanced , it is normal to have questions before starting a new activity in another location. Contact us if you don't find your answer here !

FAQ

Yes, having good swimming skills is really important for your kite surfing sessions.

After your first lesson, you will start to go in the water, you need to know how to swim for any kind of situation.

Learning step by step in order to progress surely.

The first hours are always the most challenging, as you will have a lot of information. But you will  always be assisted with good and helping instructors & assistants. They will make the best conditions for you to learn, and to get to the higher level.

We cannot tell you that there is absolutely NO risks by when doing a watersport.

As the wind is a powerful element, you need to understand how to feel it and to control your kite well.

This is the reason why taking lessons is important. Our instructors will always explain you clearly how to be safe in any kind of situation.

In order to feel the most safe possible, life jacket and helmet can be provided. Also an assistant will always have attention after the riders on the ocean.

Like all sports, regularity is the key. Practicing as much as possible to get progress.

After 3 hours, usualy you will be able to get the level 1.

After 8 hours, you can be able to go down windy.

After 12 hours, you can start to progress only by your own with an attention of an assistant.

According to the IKO, there are 4 different levels that you can reach.

For your first lesson, you will practice your kite control on the beach. Even light wind is enough is start.

From the waterstar level, wind is needed to kite surf. Also, depending on how strong the wind can be, the size of the kite will be adapted.

If the wind is not good enough in Mnemba, we will drive to another area to chase the wind, usually at Kiwengwa Beach.

Sure, you can rent kite equipment whithout an instructor.

Beforehand, you will need to show the school a certificate level to proove your independance.

If you don’t have it. We will ask you to take a 1hour refresh course to evaluate your level before renting the equipment.

Of course, an assistant will always have an attention after the riders on the ocean.

Jet ski or boat support is provided.

During the first 3 hours, you will start your lesson on the beach.

You will learn about the environnement, the safety, the wind direction. We will explain you how to set up your equipment, and how to control your kite while in the air.

This is the basic and important information that you need to know before going to the water.

Then when your instructor decides your kite control is good enough, you will start in the water with body drag to, first, feel the power of the wind and your body moving in the water.

During the second session, your instructor will give you the board and it will be time for water start.

Depending on the area and your level.

In Mnemba, even for begginners, anytime is good to kite surf. But we will provide you the water shoes when the tide is low, as there are some reefs and sea urchins.

Usually, we offer group lessons for a maximum of 2 persons. We believe that more than 2 students with only 1 instructor will not give you the best conditions to learn.

Having the most private course as possible will make you progress faster.

Contact the school for more information.

No, we don’t provide accomodation, but we are always happy to recommend you accomodations that you will like.

We accept Dollars, Euros, Shilling, GBP. For other currency, kindly contact the school.

For credit card payment, note that there are 5% fees in addition.

Sure, an assistant can take pictures and videos of you while your kitesurf session.

Not only a great memory, but a good way to check your position and mistakes in order to improve better.

Get all the videos and photos for 25$.

Free transfer can be arrange when you book a lesson with us.

Contact the school for the transfer conditions.

We are always so happy to welcome everybody. Feel free to come and relax here, while whatching your friends kitesurfing !

We have sunbeds, paddle board rental, swings & some games to play !