Kite Safari Secret Spots — Are They Really That Secret?

During our Kite Safari, I always have a few favorite spots I like to go to. I choose them depending on wind conditions, the level of the group, and more often than not a gut feeling (or instinct) that tells me where we should go on that specific day, during that specific week. Normally, on the very first day, I make a plan for the whole week, while still reserving the right to change it at any time according to that instinct, so even what day it is affect my decision.

That said, there are a few spots that have been on my mind recently but that I haven’t visited yet. Among experienced Red Sea kiters, they are informally referred to as the “Kite Safari Secret Spots.” So let’s take a closer look at them, highlighting the pros and cons of each one.

GEISUM SECRET SPOT

South Geisum is the classic kite spot where we usually go. And rightfully so, it’s beautiful. But you might be surprised to know there is a hidden lagoon on the other side of the island, on the north side. Getting the boat in and out there is a bit tricky, and the area to kite is not very large. The good news is that, in most cases, only one boat can fit in that spot, which means there is almost no kite traffic at all.

Tricky to access usually means the captain is not too happy about it. No traffic on the water, on the other hand, usually means I am very happy about it.

EL HAYMAT

I’ve been there only once, and I spent about 30 minutes stuck in the mangroves. There are actually two kiteable areas in El Haymat, and I would say one is slightly worse than the other, depending on conditions.

I probably need to spend more time there to form a more balanced opinion. It might turn out to be much better than I initially thought, or simply very condition-dependent. Worth a visit this June…

If you know any other secret kite spots, apart of Tawila, Geisum, Abu Mungar and Ashrafi islands, let me know!