Why my kite safari are less expensive There are a few reasons why Sick Dog Kite Safaris (my kite safaris) are noticeably cheaper than other kite safaris you’ll find online. The main reason is that we have our own yacht, so we don’t need to rent one for any week. But I’d like to go into...Continue reading
Which is the best Kite Spot in Egypt? The answer is simple – Tawila is the best kitesurfing spot in the Red Sea. Period. After hundreds of kite safaris, it’s officially my favorite. A huge beach, great wind conditions, shallow areas, deep areas, and an overall energy that I love. Let’s go into more detail to...Continue reading
What I hate and What I love during my Kite Safari Maybe hate is a strong word, but there are some things I really don’t enjoy during our kite safari. Don’t get me wrong, the energy on our yacht is always great, but sometimes things happen outside of it that I would rather not see. WHAT...Continue reading
Can I bring a Drone to Egypt? The short answer is no. It’s illegal to fly a drone in Egypt unless you have permission from the Egyptian government. Therefore, there’s a good chance that if you bring a drone, it will be confiscated by customs at the airport. WHY IS IT ILLEGAL? I’m not exactly sure...Continue reading
What to bring (and what not) for a Kite Safari in Egypt A quick list of items you will need (and a few that you won’t) during a Kite Safari in Egypt. I’ll keep this list updated and add more items over time. WHAT TO BRING Watershoes – Mandatory for full beginners and waterstarters, recommended for anyone else....Continue reading
Negative and Positive Reviews of Our Kite Safaris – Why I Finally Started Responding to Them For many years, I felt that reviews on platforms like TripAdvisor and Google Reviews were simply a tool for me to understand what went wrong (or what guests felt went wrong). I never replied, even when a review didn’t exactly...Continue reading
Uber in Hurghada – Does it work? Uber works in Egypt and it is extremely cheap. But extremely unreliable. Let’s go a bit more into details, I will explain here my experience as a local and as an organizer of Kitesurfing Safari in Egypt. The explanation is simple: it’s so cheap that drivers aren’t incentivized to...Continue reading
Food on a Kite Safari – What to expect on board All our kitesurf cruises in Egypt include 3 meals per day – breakfast, lunch, and dinner – freshly cooked by our chef. But how’s the food, really? And what kind of cuisine should you expect on board? First of all, let me reassure you: the...
Is the Iran-Israel Conflict Affecting Kite Safaris in Egypt? The Middle East has been a region of constant conflict for over 40 years, and with the recent escalation of events, in this case obviously the recent start of the Iran-Israel war, I’m often asked the same question: Is this conflict affecting kite safaris in Egypt? The...Continue reading
What Happened with the Kite Safari week 30th August – 6th September? While we’re fully booked (or almost fully booked) year-round, a strange thing is happening – our first kite safari week of September, which I personally consider one of the best weeks to be out at sea, is suddenly looking quiet. Only 6 or 7...
Pro riders on a kite safari? Yes or no – but more importantly, why? Several yachts host kitesurfing pro riders on board during a kite safari week, and I’ve found myself wondering about the reasons behind this. As usual, let’s take a look at the pros and cons. WHY YES Of course, if I bring Rita...Continue reading
How to read the Kite Safari Wind Forecast like a pro With over a hundred kite safaris under my belt, I feel like I can sense wind changes intuitively when I’m on board. But of course, I also have an ace up my sleeve – I always check the forecast and use my experience to interpret...Continue reading
Best Time of Year to Book a Kite Safari in Egypt Kite Safari yachts can fill up quickly, especially during high-demand months like May, June, September, and October. It’s strongly recommended to book your kite safari well in advance – ideally 4 to 5 months before departure. Another way to get a great deal is by...
Passport Control at the Start of the Kite Safari New Regulations are now in place in Egypt, so every beginning of a Kite Safari is marked with a new security procedure by the Coast Guard, where all passports and all passengers are checked and counted. Let’s go more in details, and let’s see how this normally...Continue reading
Wetsuit or No Wetsuit? Kite Safari in Egypt The Egypt Kite Safari season runs from March to November.In March and April, you’ll need a full wetsuit. Towards the end of April and throughout May, a shorty is usually sufficient.In June, July, August, and up to around mid-September, no wetsuit is needed (but do bring a lycra).After...Continue reading
Starlink is Dead in Egypt – Long Live Holafly 2025 brought an unexpected and unwelcome surprise for me and my kiters — Starlink is no longer working in Egypt. It used to work perfectly on our yacht throughout the 2022, 2023, and 2024 Kite Safari seasons. We still have Wi-Fi on board, but as you might...
Is there an age restriction for a Kite Safari in Egypt? Kite safaris in Egypt are open to all ages – We’ve designed special kitesurfing programs specifically for kids aged 6 to 12. For children under 6, kitesurfing training isn’t possible, but they’re more than welcome to join the adventure, enjoying a fun and memorable cruise...Continue reading
A Kite Safari – The truth behind the Kite Holiday Let’s talk about a different perspective of a kite safari. My perspective. I’ve been organizing kite safari since 2015, and I’ve seen many things happening on and off the water (and on and off board). Here I want to tell you a few details that may...Continue reading
Kite Safari on Trip Advisor – which kite safari operator to choose Tripadvisor, the popular online review platform, ranks everything – restaurants, bars, hotels, attractions, services, and of course, kite safari operators. Here, I will rank the best kite safari operators on Tripadvisor, but I want to make one thing very clear: having the best ranking...
Pay Your Kite Safari in Cryptocurrency It is possible to pay for our Kite Safari in cryptocurrency. A few countries worldwide have problems with transferring money abroad via regular bank transfers, and cryptocurrency is a practical and safe solution to transfer money to a kite safari operator. However, there are a few things to keep in...Continue reading
Kite Safari – Meaning A kite safari is a kitesurfing trip where a group of kiters travels from one kite spot to another using various means of transportation, such as their kite, a car or buggy, or most commonly, a boat. The most popular format – and the one we offer – is a week-long kite...
Kite Safari – What I’ve found on Reddit Reddit (reddit.com) is a great website to find information about kitesurfing in Egypt and kite safari, directly from users. Users poses questions, and other users comment and reply. It’s that simple. Reddit is divided in topics, and there is a general one about kiteboarding that is super interesting...Continue reading
Egypt Kite Safari vs. El Gouna Kitesurfing: Which One is Right for You? Generally speaking, a Kite Safari is a better experience for a person that is very focused on learning and progressing this sport – it’s a very intensive kitesurfing week, and wind conditions are normally better during a kite safari than in El Gouna....Continue reading
What’s It Like to Live on a Kite Safari Boat for a Week? It is very hard to explain the energy, the vibe and the feelings that are part of a kite safari cruise in Egypt. It’s a week long full of kiting and full of emotions. I meet hundreds of you kiters every year, and...Continue reading
Free caps in Sal Island with Mastercap.cn! One of the most loved (and needed) item on board is our Sick Dog Cap. Available in black or white for just 10€, it’s a (super) stylish way to be be protected by the strong Egyptian sun and be cool on and off the water. The only problem was...Continue reading
Why Egypt is not good for Kite Safari in Winter The simple answer is: there are better times to come for a Kite Safari in Egypt, apart from December, January and February. We stop all our kite cruises in winter, apart from our New Year Kite Cruise, that is a bit special cause it’s a Kite...Continue reading
Starlink not working in Egypt anymore Not great news – as we enter 2025, Starlink, after years of loyal service providing fast internet to all our kiters at sea, refused to work for our New Year Kite Safari trip. I got a notification on my Starlink web panel saying that „Use your Starlink in a country...
Do I need a wetsuit for a Kite Safari in Winter? The simple answer is yes. In November it starts getting colder in the water, especially early morning and late afternoon – if you want to be warm and cozy, you will need at least a 3mm wetsuit, heading to 5mm in December. While it’s possible...Continue reading
How much should it cost a kite safari? A kite safari costs typically from 950€ to 1600€ – the difference in prices depends on a few factors. First of all which boat is used – the bigger the boat is, the more expensive it will be for the kiter. Second, and who owns the boat – most kite safari...
Can a Kite Safari Boat Sunk? Is it possible?I t’s on the news, so let’s go straight to the point: in the Red Sea a Safari Boat, Sea Story, sunk in the waters around Marsalam Area (300km south of Hurghada) during a Dive Safari. Sea Story was a popular boat for dive and kite safari, so it was a bit...Continue reading
Tips during a Kite Safari – how much to tip? It’s a tradition, at the end of a Kite Safari in Egypt, to pay tips for the egyptian crew of the boat. Salaries in Egypt are low, so the crew really relies on this money. It’s typically a small amount, 60€ to 80€ per kiter for...Continue reading
Can a Kite Safari be Cancelled? This is a question that comes often from my kiters. Can this really happens? Will the kite safari happen for sure? The simple answer is yes – some kite safari organizers, if they don’t get to a minimum numbers of kiters, cancel the trip and refund the money. We have...Continue reading
Marine Park Fee for a Kite Safari – What are those? Marine Park Fee is a fee (as the name suggest) that every foreign kiter needs to pay to the coast guard to be allowed to kite in the islands of the Red Sea. The official cost is 45USD, but many boats charge more than that....Continue reading
Last second Kite Safari in Egypt Kite Safaris normally cost around 1000€, it’s an All Inclusive kitesurfing holiday, and I do believe it’s a fair price. It’s a once in a lifetime kitesurfing experience, and a popular one – most of our kiters plan those trips months in advance, because they know that they tend to...Continue reading
Do I need watershoes for a kite safari The beaches of our kite spots are generally nice, and the same can be said about the sand in the water – but I noticed more and more experienced riders coming back from our kite safari with little cuts on their feet. And a small cut, especially the...Continue reading
Abu Mungar Kite Spot Abu Mungar is the closest spot to Hurghada, and a good idea if you are lazy and you don’t want to travel long during the first day of kitesafari. It’s a big island that stretches over the sea in a long and beautiful sand bank. Kiters can kite on both sides of...Continue reading
Kite Safary – I thought I’ve seen it all When I talk with you guys & girls kiters, we mostly talk about kitesurfing and kite safari. And yesterday, someone asked me about a Kite Safary. That’s right. A Kite Safari with a Y. My first thought was: Don’t do this to me. I’ve been running kite...Continue reading
The origin of Sick Dog This is one of those days when I’ve literally nothing to say… My kiters are enjoying an afternoon rest after our morning session (wind dropped now), and I’m bored. Will go to the beach soon to check if the kites I’ve repaired during lunch are ok, so i’m literally waiting for...Continue reading
A Kite Holiday for Couples – A Kite Safari could be a good idea While I always tell my potential kiters that a Kite Safari is good for anyone (solo travellers, small group of friends), I wanted to focus here on couples, and why it’s good to come on one of our kite safari with your...Continue reading
Yacht Kite Safari or Sail Kite Safari – Differences, Pros & Cons A yacht Safari and a Kite Safari are two different concepts that have in common the same love for kitesurfing. There are some major differences, but if you love kitesurfing, both are great kiting experience that you need to try at least once if...Continue reading
Aya Reaches the impressive landmark of 40000km kiteboarded An impressive landmark from one of our loyal Sick Dog Rider, Aya Eiffel! She just reached the impressive goal of kiting over 40000km (officially recorded by Woo). Part of this incredible achievement was possible thanks to the great conditions of our kite safari, that guarantees many hours in...Continue reading
Where to Kite in July There are many places to kite during July, Europe is the logical choice for a cheap and hot kitesurfing trip, but other continents can be interesting too… let’s see which are my favorite destinations for kitesurfing in July: Hope to see you in the water this Summer!
Kite Cruise in Egypt – Why yes and Why no Which are the pros and cons to come on a kite safari in Egypt? Is a kite cruise with Sick Dog the right choice for you? Let’s go more in details on why you should choose a kite safari with us (and why not), keeping in...Continue reading
A kite safari is good for non kiters? The simple answer is yes, there are several activities during a kite safari that will keep a non kiter entertained. So if you are a kiter and you are planning to bring your partner or a friend that doesn’t kite on a trip, no worries – he or...Continue reading
Downwinder Kite Safari – A complete Guide A downwinder during a kite safari is a classic activity, loved by kiters and by the team, and it’s the most adventurous thing you will do during a kite safari – it can be long 1 or 2h and you will be riding with other kiters alone in the...
A kite safari – From Finland to Egypt Last month we had a fun group of kiters joining us on board of our beloved yacht Galaxy – Jusa and the team from Leijasurffaus.fi (you can check their website out here) brought good energy (and great kiting) from the cold waters of Finland to the warm winds...Continue reading
Live Wind Kite Safari Here you will find the live forecast for the wind in the island of the Red Sea we visit during our kite safari. I will explain you how to read it correctly, as this forecast only reflects a certain position in the Red Sea, and during our kite safari we visit different...Continue reading
Secret Spot Geisum Island Hidden behind Geisum Island, there is a secret beach (honestly not that secret) that is perfect for hosting one boat. Most of the times it’s obviously busy, but if we are lucky enough and we are quick enough, we can sometimes get in and spend a few days in this little corner...Continue reading
Raw Elements – All there is to know – Part 1 In those windy days when I’m not kiting and I’m not on the boat leading our kiters to the kitesurfing adventure that we call Kite Safari, I’m normally online seeing what is new. I started speaking with the guys from Raw Elements, and they offered...Continue reading
Salty Lemon – All there is to know When you are relatively new to kitesurfing, and when you realize that it’s time to get serious about it, you will figure out that you need to get your own kitesurfing material. You basically have two options: But i’ve recently came across a third option, that intrigued me....Continue reading
Kite Safari a Urgada La cittadina di Urgada (o Hurghada in Inglese) è una cittadina del Mar Rosso da cui partono le nostre crociere kite (che chiamiamo kite safari). L’idea è semplice – un kite camp intensivo in yacht, con 20 kiters come ospiti, con la barca come hotel per portarci nei migliori kite spot disponibili....
Gubal Kite Spot Gubal island is the kite spot we use when the wind is weak. We head to Gubal when we feel that we won’t be kitesurfing that day – sometimes in the Red Sea the wind is weak and in such cases we prefer to head to a spot like Gubal, where you can...Continue reading
Geisum Marina Kite Spot Geisum Marina is a kite spot located in Geisum Island, on its west part – it is called Marina cause there is a very old pier that divide two lagoons. The same pier is used sometimes to park our boat. The big lagoon is used by all kiters, with student normally training...Continue reading
Kite safe during a kite safari – Tips & What not to do Safety is a fundamental part of a kite safari – with years of experience, I’ve made with my team a list of tips and recommendations on how to kite safe during this trips. A few of our recommendations may seem very basic, but...Continue reading
What to do in a Kite Safari if there is No Wind There are several activities planned during a kite safari when there is no wind. Wakeboard, diving, snorkeling, stand up paddle, yoga & beach games are the best way to fill a long no wind day. Let’s see them in details one by one. WAKEBOARD:...Continue reading
Survivor Island Kite Spot Survivor island is the arriving spot of our downwinders. It’s a beautiful and remote sandy island in the middle of the Red Sea, with a reef that makes a bit complicated the arrival, and with side and off-shore wind. Let’s go more in details on this spot. THE WIND IN SURVIVOR ISLAND...Continue reading
Family friendly kite spot in Egypt? There are many kite spots family friendly in Egypt, especially the ones located in the most touristic destination of the Red Sea. El Gouna with his beach clubs, like Makani or Kite Power, is a great example of a safe environment where kids can have fun on the beach while...Continue reading
What to do on Saturday – Last Day of our Kite Safari Saturday is the last day of our Kite Safari, and and you will need to leave the boat around midday, so that our yacht gets cleaned up and prepared for our next cruise. In case you have a late flight, there are a few...Continue reading
Ashrafi Kite Spot Ashrafi Island is one of the most interesting kite spot during our kite safari and the northernmost kite spot we will visit during our kite safari week. It’s divided in two distinct kite spot – Closer to the boat there is a small beautiful, perfect for intermediate kiters, but less suitable for beginners...Continue reading
Which are the Best Kite Safari in the Red Sea and Egypt? There are a few different companies organizing kite safari in Egypt, each with its own set of advantages and drawbacks. Keeping in mind that what is best for me could not be the best for everyone, let’s review the main kite safari operators and...Continue reading
Tawila Kite Spot Tawila island is considered by many to be the best kite spot in the Red Sea. A beautiful beach, turquoise waters, two lagoons and the open sea – plenty of space for riders of any level. The movement of the tides creates sandbanks that appear and disappear throughout the spot, making Tawila always...Continue reading
Is it safe to travel to Egypt right now? At the moment the situation in Egypt is calm. Tourists are coming every day from all over the world and the beaches are full of kiters. Our kite cruises are slowly getting fully booked, and we are getting ready for our kitesurfing season that is about to...Continue reading
South Geisum Kite Spot One of our favorite Kite Spot during our Kite Safaris, South Geisum has a beautiful sandy beach to prepare our kite gear, and a big area open in deeper water (6 to 10m deeper), with a small shallow water lagoon closer to the beach and a small training area for students, separated...Continue reading
Kite Safari Boat for Rental in Egypt If you want to come on a kite safari with a group of friends, and your group is big enough, a very interesting option is to rent a private kite safari boat. There are several advantages to having your own exclusive boat for a kite safari: Cheper per person:...Continue reading
What to bring on a kite safari I get asked these questions so many times in a year, that i’ve decided to make a simple graphic list in which I explain which are the things that you have to bring on a kite safari – please do not forget those at home.
Kite Safari Route in Egypt – Explained I’ve created a very cool image that aims to visually show the kite safari route and the spots that we will visit during our kitesurf cruise in Egypt. Remember: this is a standard route, but we always change it: depends on the group, the wind, the mood and more...Continue reading
What is a Kite Safari? A Kite Safari is a kitesurfing cruise, typically a week-long trip, where we explore different kite spots – it’s an intensive kite experience, with a lot of time spent in the water and a yacht that serves as our moving hotel. Let’s explore the different kite safaris offered around the world....Continue reading
A Kite Safari is good for Beginners? The simple answer is yes, but let’s dive a bit deeper and figure out why. Shallow Water: basically all the kite safari spots we will visit during the week offer shallow water. This makes life really easy for a beginner – in case a kiter lose his/her board, all...Continue reading
What is the best time of the year to kitesurf in egypt? The peak season in Egypt for kitesurfing is from May till September included: statistically these are the windiest months, with an average of 75% of windy days. This is the reason why we run our kitesurf safari during this time of the year. Said...Continue reading
Kitesurfing Incentive Trip Do you want to organize a kitesurfing incentive trip to motivate and build a stronger team inside your company and you want an active event something a bit unusual? A kitesurfing cruise in Egypt could be a good idea. A kitesurfing cruise in Egypt is a 3 days long or week long kite...Continue reading
Egypt is safe for kiters during the Israel/Palestina war? A few of my kiters contacted me in the last weeks to check the mood & vibe in Egypt during these complicated war times in the middle east. So here a quick update on the situation: While Egypt is directly on the border with Israel, Hurghada (where...Continue reading
What to bring for a kitesurfing safari in Egypt I write this short article to point out a few fundamental items that any kiters should bring for a kite cruise in Egypt. I’ve been organizing kitesurfing safari for many years, so for me most of these items are so logical that I do forget sometimes to...Continue reading
Affordable & Cheap Kite Safari? What is the right price for a kite safari? Why some kite safari are more expensive than others? I try to explain here my thoughts on the difference price range that I constantly see online… Let’s start from my trips. I try to make them at a reasonable price, cause I...Continue reading
All inclusive Kite Safari – What is Really Included Our Kite Safari are considered all inclusive – this means that, if you are an independent kiter with your own gear, all you have to pay is 1000€ for a kite safari cruise in Egypt with us. Let’s have though a better look on what an All...
New partnership with SU-2 Boards Leave your board at home – use an SU-2 Board for free during one of our kite safaris! This year we decided to do something to make the life of our kiters a bit easier: it’s as simple as that, you can travel to Egypt without your board, and you will...Continue reading
Tawila Island Kitesurfing – all there is to know I’ve been going kiting in Tawila with our yacht during our kite safari all this 2024, and I’ve now a clear idea on what is happening in that island in terms of fees and facilities. Let’s start with a fact: Tawila is beautiful for kitesurfing, and a...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf in August August means Summer and holidays for the whole northern emisphere, and there are a lot of locations, probably not that far from home, where it is great to kite. I place here my favorite 5, the more I explore the more I will change my list, so keep an eye on...Continue reading
Kite Cruise Summer season is on in Egypt Finally I feel that summer has arrived: strong winds, warm waters and all wetsuits (even shorties) finally in the storage. While I know that summer is great in Europe, we organize kitesurfing cruises in the Red Sea all summer long, July, August and September (cause September is still...Continue reading
Kitesurfing Cruise for digital nomads? For many years internet used to be terrible in our kite cruises in the Red Sea. Not only it was pretty much impossible to make calls, but also regular whatsapp messages would take hours to be delivered. This was making life hard for anyone that wants to enjoy a kite holiday...Continue reading
Shark Attack in the Red Sea – why kitesurfers will be fine Yesterday there was a shark attack in the Red Sea – a russian citizen was killed by a shark in the coast of Hurghada. Shark attacks happen everywhere in the world, cause sharks are everywhere, in the Mediterrean, in the Red Sea, and of...
Tawila is Closed – News & Updates A bit of history on Tawila, one of the best kitesurfing spot in the Red Sea and in the world in general. Tawila was closed since April 2022 and nobody was allowed to kite there. Many speculations/ideas/theories have emerged during these months as to why this is happening –...Continue reading
Kitesurfing holidays for solo travellers? When all you want to do is kitesurfing during your holidays, it can be hard to find a friend or a partner to join you on a kiting destination. If you have some time off and you want to do a kitesurfing holiday alone, you can be a bit timid at...Continue reading
Kite Cruise from Marsalam There are 3 major airport in Egypt dedicated to tourism (4, if we consider Cairo, but only 3 that sits by the Red Sea), and we can run kitesurfing cruises if you land in any of these 3 airport. All our kite safaris are great if you land in Hurghada International Airport,...
How windy is Egypt? We all know that it is an hassle to bring kitesurfing equipment on a flight, that’s why it is smart to pack only the kite gear that you are going to use. But what to bring? How windy is Egypt? Which kite should I bring on the boat? The answer is: it...Continue reading
Ferry Sharm – Hurghada – News & Updates As you may have found online, there is a ferry that used to travel from Sharm to Hurghada and back – but is this ferry still active today? The answer is NO, and the very confusing part is that google marks the ferry as operational. The ferry Sharm...
Which are the best months to kitesurf in Egypt „How many chances do we have to have a good windy week? „ „Is April a good month for kitesurfing in Egypt?“ „I read on many sites that in September the wind is not good in Egypt! Is it ok to come on one of your kite...Continue reading
Why Kitesurf material is so expensive? So this morning I woke up, and I decided it is time to buy a foil board for my wings. I want to learn this sport during this kite safari season. I got a 5m wing, and I want to get a foil board for beginner, 150l or something around...Continue reading
Kitesurfing Cruises in Egypt: The Ultimate Way to Experience the Best Kitesurfing Spots Egypt is a paradise for kitesurfers, there is really no doubt about it. 2022 it was a great year, as we were blessed with awesome conditions, great winds and warm waters, from April till the very end of November. That’s why, with our...Continue reading
Kaitsurfing – un errore tutto Italiano Un veloce articolo per un veloce chiarimento: si scrive kitesurf e non kaitsurf. Mi imbatto sempre più spesso in kiters che fanno questo errore basico quando mi contattano, e questi kiters sono tutti italiani. Il perchè di questo errore è semplice: kitesurf e kaitsurf si pronunciano esattamente allo stesso modo!...
Kite Safari 2023 Dates are out! 1-8 April 8-15 April 20-27 May 27 May – 3 June 1-8 July 5-12 August 12-19 August 19-26 August 23-30 September 15-22 October Firstly what is a kite safari? You may be a veteran of kiting or just brand new to the sport, but many people have never heard of...
Kyte Cruise or Kite Cruise? Just a short article, for just a curiosity. I’m getting more and more request for a Kyte Cruise in Egypt – as i’m sure 99% of you know already, the correct spelling is „Kite Cruise“. So KITE must be written with an „I“ and not with a „Y“. That’s it, i’ve...Continue reading
The Blank Kite Test – Our Kite Safari Just a quick article to post the youtube videos that Colin, Andrew and Youri made for what they called The Blank Kite test. They took 4 kites, with no visible branding, and they gave them to Youri Zoon, legendary dutch kitesurfer, to test them and give an honest...
Diario di un Kite Safari Ricevo e pubblico (in Italiano per una volta) il Diario di un Kite Safari di un mio kiter che è venuto l’anno scorso in viaggio con noi. Buona lettura! Diario di un Kite Safari in Egitto Finita l’estate, mi era rimasta ancora voglia di kite, e con 9 giorni di vacanza...Continue reading
WHAT IS A KITE SURFARI? A Kite Surfari (or Kite Safari as we call it in Europe) is usually days to weeks long. It involves a good looking group of people spending time exploring remote locations (in this case all over the Red Sea) to kitesurf. While out at sea we assess weather conditions daily and...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf in September I’ve been really busy working on my kite cruises in Egypt that I didn’t have time to write a post about where to kitesurf in June, July and August. But I do have a small break from my trips, and I can now write about where to kitesurf in September. These...Continue reading
What is a Kite Safari A kite safari is a kitesurfing holiday where you will visit different kitesurfing spots: typically with a boat, but in some cases by car, you will move from spot to spot. Here we will talk about kite safari in Egypt, the most common and popular way of going on a a...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf in May Which are the best kitesurfing spots in May? Summer is starting, and Europe is the place to be for kitesurfing in Summer – there is no reason for huge and long flights to remote places anymore, the water is warm, the sun is shinining, and in many cases a good kite...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf in April I know it’s May already, but I guessed it is a good time to recap my April and what I did and kited this April. I will in my list add for the moment 2 locations only, cause it’s the two that i’m really familiar with. I’m sure that there are...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf during Covid This is probably a common question between kiters – Where can I go kite during Covid times? And following this question, which country has a low % of cases and good conditions to kite? And, even if such country exists, how easy is to travel there? The country I live in...
Where to Kitesurf in March New month, new ideas on where to kitesurf! Here we go with the best kitespots for March. The winter is almost over, so it is normally time (or at least my time) to head back to Europe and then Egypt for the beginning of my kite safari season. So where am...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf in February Not a very different month than January, but let’s continue checking which are the best kitespots when Europe is cold. February is a good month to travel, is cheaper than the late December/begin January time, and it offers the same condition in terms of wind and warm weather, at least for...Continue reading
Where to kitesurf in January This will be a short article. I’ve only one destination on my mind when we are talking about January kiting, and that destination is Cape Verde, Island of Sal. As we speak, I do have already a ticket in my hands for that destination, and I don’t have a return ticket...Continue reading
Cheap Kitesurfing Equipment – it’s not going to be easy I woke up this morning and I sat down on my computer to work. It’s winter time, and winter is when I start focusing on the new kiting season in Egypt and my 2021 kite cruises in Egypt. But it’s morning, so before I get into...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf in December Here we go again with my recommendations for where to kite in the world in the month of December. This is not the easiest month to kite, considering that in the north hemisphere it starts getting really cold. I remember every year trying to find a new winter destination, cause Egypt...Continue reading
Kite Spots – Where to kite in Egypt If you are planning for a kitesurfing holidays, you are in the right place – i’ve been in Egypt for quite some years, and i’ve been around the country checking many kitesurfing spots in this sunny land. So I kind of feel ready to tell you a bit...Continue reading
COVID RESTRICTIONS UPDATE – EGYPT You want to fly to Egypt for a kite safari or for getting kitesurfing lessons, but you are not sure which are the current regulations? I’m updating this article every week and I’ve been flying a lot in and out of Egypt in the last months, so I can answer this...Continue reading
Where to Kitesurf in November Winter is coming. And as October is almost ending, this means not too much kitesurfing left in Europe – let’s have a look where we can go kite this November, i’ve made my personal top 6 for kitesurfing spots this November. Keep in mind that I do like to go always...Continue reading
New Easter Kite Cruise – first week of 2021 It’s real! We already started planning our kitesurfing cruises for 2021, and we decided to go on a kite cruise in Easter 2021 to celebrate (Easter) in style. If you fancy a good kite cruise after the crazy year that has been 2021, just have a look...
Where to kitesurf in October If you clicked on this blog post, I’m going to assume you’re looking for the ideal spot to kite in October. Being the first month of the European autumn, most kiters will need to explore their options as the sea gets colder, but the wind stronger! Here’s a list of a...Continue reading
Kitesurfing Accidents I have decided to make a post about kitesurfing accidents- kitesurfing is a safe sport, comparable to driving a motorbike, as long as you remember your training and respect the environment and other riders. This is a concept I explain very well during our kite safari, especially because we are on a boat and...Continue reading
Missing Home I’ve been travelling for the last month and a half, recharging the batteries for our September Kite cruise trip in Egypt, and I must confess I started suddenly to miss home. The sun, the constant wind, the egyptian silence, my dog and a few friends – it was fun to go out and exploring...Continue reading
Top 5 Female Kitesurfer Here we go with my list of top 5 female kitesurfers. I’ve ranked them not simply on ability, but also on attitude on and off the water and style. There is any of these girls you would like to have on one of our kite safari? Let me know and maybe one...Continue reading
Top 5 biggest mistakes every beginner (but also intermediate) kiter make When I travel the world for kitesurfing I obviously see a lot of kiters, a lot of great skills and tricks, but quite a few of mistakes. I do sometimes need to stop myself from talking to the kiter and correct an evident mistake or...Continue reading
Top 10 Kitesurfing destinations I’ve decided to give my input on my favorite 10 kitesurfing destinations in the world. I ranked this not only with kitesurfing in mind, but I considered also the general vibe, how expensive it is, and in general how much fun I had. My list is very personal, but at the end...Continue reading
Training for the kite safari season This year with the forced lockdown, I changed my training schedule. I was forced not go to the gym, so I simply started at home a HIIT training to be ready and in shape for the kite safari season. With the first kite cruise expected to be in September, I...Continue reading
No quarantine in Egypt when you arrive Good news! If you find a flight to Egypt, you will not have to endure any kind of quarantine, so you will be able to join your holidays there without any stress. Needless to say, this is making our lives much easier when we need to plan our kite...Continue reading
Diary of a Kite Safari After the summer, I still felt like kiting, and with 9 days left (5 days of vacation and two weekends), I had decided to take a trip dedicated to this passion of mine, kitesurfing. I have known Roberto for some time, whom I met in Cape Verde years ago, where he...
First Flight Post-Covid I’m just writing from the airport, flying back from Hurghada to Milan for a short July break and to see my family. I was honestly not so sure what the expect at the airport, but all seems normal and this is actually good news for our September Kite Safari in Egypt – travelling...Continue reading
Do you have a new idea for a shirt? Let’s not talk for once about our kitesurfing safari, but let’s check if there are any creative people from our kiters! If you have a new idea for a cool design for a tshirt or a hoodie, we will make it happen! As you can see we...Continue reading
Did you check our new shop? Cause we do not do only kite cruises and kite safaris! Yeah, for the ones who came before on our boat, this is not a surprise – we always have cool shirts and hoodies for sale on our trips. But now we decided to go to the next lever… We...Continue reading
Kite Cruises are still on! Good news! Flights to Egypt will reopen 1st of July, so our kite safaris are definitly on! If you fancy joining us in one of our September trips, contact us! One week pampered by our luxury motor yacht, for a kite cruise to be remembered! Both weeks are almost full, just...Continue reading
Kite Safari Season 2018 is on! Yes, I do not write many posts, but I’m active! I’ve been having a kiting month in my winter spot, Cape Verde, Sal Island, with a lot of kiting, food and fun, and now back to Egypt, starting to prepare our kitesurfing season, with the first safari starting in April!...Continue reading
Kite Safari season is starting! And we are ready! Check our dates in our kitesafari page and send us a message – one week in a luxory boat, kiting every day, from morning till dark 🙂 More pics and video soon of this summer 2016!
Going to Cape Verde From 1st of Feb till end of March we will be in Cape Verde: Join us!!!!
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No wind? No problem…cable park time!
Thanks to everyone who joined our daily trip on Liberty! Awesome day, with over 20 knots, a lot of riding, a bit of teaching, and a great lunch…my favorite part was the afternoon nap…
Kite Safaris Date 2015 Hey! We added all the dates for our 2015 Kite safari trips! Check them out in our Kite Safari Page using the top menu, and contact us to book your spot or simply book online!