Kitesurfing Camp Zanzibar

Kitesurfing paradise: Zanzibar

Kitesurfing in Zanzibar: we have found paradise! Pearly white sandy beaches, 27 degree turquoise waters, palm trees, friendly people… But especially lovely kite conditions for every level. For beginners to freestylers there is flat shallow water all the way to the reef. And on the reef there are beautiful waves for the advanced wave kitesurfers among us. The coast of Zanzibar is building its reputation as a world class kiting paradise, but still keeps this atmosphere of being undiscovered and new. For Oceanbirdz it is a truly unique place to combine kitesurfing with relaxing and discovering the raw beauty of this relatively untouched island.

The perfect kiteboarding holiday

Our kiteboarding camp package has everything included. We take care of the accommodation in a luxurious beachfront hotel, with the kitesurf school and coffee bar on the same plot. You ‘roll’ from your room in to the pool or ocean and your gear will be ready on the beach. The coaches are 24/7 around at the accommodation for all your kiteboarding questions and make sure you don’t have to think about anything else than walking in your boardshort or bikini to the spot. If it ever happens there is no wind, activities will be arranged, like your daily breakfast, lunch and diner. Do we need to say more? Join us at paradise!

Level : Beginner till advanced

Date : 11th of Jan till 8th of February 2019

Kite beach in the Indian Ocean

Zanzibar is a small but mostly idyllic holiday paradise just off the Tanzanian coast in the Indian Ocean. Here you can find beaches with palm trees and sand as white as on the pictures. The island has the most turquoise and crystal clear waters you have seen. Right in front of the kite centre in Paje there are two massive lagoons. The conditions vary by the tides, with flat water on both lagoons when it is low to middle tide, and beach kickers at high tide. Neap tide leaves us flat water all day. There is a reef 1.8 km away from the beach with clean 2-5 meter waves. This is the perfect place to get strapless or play on your twin tip. For enthusiasts we can organize epic downwinders along the reef, down the coast or out to exotic locations such as the island of Mnemba.

Wind season

Kusi and Kaskazi are the prevailing winds on the island. From June to October the Kusi blows from the southeast. In December it is Kaskazi blowing from the northeast. The wind in Zanzibar is always side onshore. The best months for beginners are mid June to mid October and end of December to mid March. The best months for advanced riders are mid June to mid September and end of December/beginning of January to the end of February.

Kite sizes

The average wind speed is around 16 knots, usually increasing late afternoon and early evening. The most commonly used kite sizes are 9-12 meters, with some occasional 7 meter kiting conditions. Of course it depends on your length, technique and bodyweight which kites you should bring.

Water temperature

The water temperature is always over 24 degrees Celsius. So leave your wetsuit at home :-)