Kenya is a unique and interesting country. Unusual nature and its wild inhabitants, beautiful and clean beaches - all this can not but attract tourists from all over the world. Kenya - a great place to relax a big company, safari and tent tourism. A particularly popular form of recreation in Kenya is surfing, which will be discussed later.
Features of Surfing in Kenya
The Republic of Kenya's eastern border goes to the Indian Ocean. The total length of the coastline is about 450 km. The main tourist area is the Diane beach line, where the main infrastructure of entertainment and recreation is concentrated: several hotels and villas, restaurants, as well as schools of surfing, windsurfing and kitesurfing. The rest and most of Kenya's beaches are not yet equipped and not habitable.
The best time for skiing is December, January, February and July with August. On the coast of the Indian Ocean there are two windy seasons:
- year (from November to March) - the wind blows Cascazi in the direction from Diana to Galu;
- winter (from June to September) - the wind blows Kuzi in the opposite direction.
In the off-season winds are different and extremely unfavorable for surfing.
Beaches and places to ride in Kenya
The territory of the resort beach Diana lasts about 20 km and looks like a frame from the movie: tall palms, azure waters and white sand. Territorially this place is located near the cities of Mwabungu and Ukunda, 30 km south of the city of Mombasa towards the border with the state of Tanzania . Especially surfing enthusiasts in Kenya singled out the beaches of Galu beach and Diane Beach.
The whole territory of Diana Beach is a long sandy beach with smooth water and a reef, located one kilometer from the shore. The whole reef is parallel to the beach, which is very good, because on the reef in the tide waves rise and attract surfers here. There are no surf waves and dangerous currents.
Directly the wind blows along the coastline (in the morning weaker, in the afternoon stronger), which in the summer season (December to March) creates the necessary conditions for excellent skiing. The beach of Diana goes to Galu beach, the reef here also continues, and the weather conditions are approximately the same. True, there is a little more water in the ebb and this is more comfortable. It is important to understand that the width of the white beach depends on the strength of the tides, and do not forget about the palm trees: in a strong wave you can swim directly to them. And another thing: the bottom though even sand, but in the reef area there are sea urchins. To avoid injury, use a hydraulic shoe.
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Where can I stop?
On the coast described by us, some hotels and complexes of good villas already work, so you can not survive and live right here on Diana by the water. From the pleasant: housing is offered at different levels. Budget options with breakfast will cost you around € 35, with a full board - € 50. If you count on two, the cost will increase to € 60, and on a full board - € 75. Coastal villas are very beautiful, comfortable and even luxurious. The price of accommodation ranges from € 100 for the whole villa or € 50 per person per day. If desired, you can provide a personal chef, maid and personal instructor.
For Russian-speaking fans of surfing, it is worth noting the Blue Martin Beach Club, including the students of the Russian school of surfing Fresh Wind. The hotel stands directly on the beach, has its own restaurant serving national cuisine and a bar. Accommodation costs about € 55 with breakfast per day.
Schools of surfing and station
On the coast of Kenya are several surfing schools:
- Russian school "Fresh Wind", her site www.surfingclub.ru, the school season schedule for work on the beach of Diana.
- The Kite Kenya School is open on Galu Beach, its website is www.kitekenya.com.
- School for experienced surfers H2O Extreme Surf Center Diani, located on the beach of Diana, her site www.h2o-extreme.com. There is a rental of equipment.
- School Kite lodge Kenya, located 40 km from Diana in the direction of Tanzania, her site www.kitelodgekenya.com.
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