south coast kite camp

Diani.

10 days · Diani Sea Lodge · Kaskazi 2027
Duration
10 days / 9 nights
Location
Diani, south coast
Season
Kaskazi · Jan to Mar
Group minimum
6 paying guests
Two bases, one camp

The Diani operation.

Run from two beach sites on the south coast, each set up for a different part of the kite week.

Primary base
Diani Beach

Diani Sea Lodge.

Your accommodation and main kite operation. Direct beach access, dedicated camp storage, all-inclusive meals and drinks throughout the day.

Secondary base
Galu Beach

Galu Eco Lodge.

Downwinder start and finish, plus day-trip launch point. Quieter beach south of Sea Lodge with the wider downwind run.

The trip

All-inclusive Diani Beach. Two operational sites.

Ten days running from Tribe Watersports at Diani Sea Lodge on Diani Beach, on the south coast. Tribe Watersports acts as your full ground operator: accommodation, beach base, kit storage, full safety cover, beginner instruction under our TRA and KWS licences, and a curated bundle of Diani signature activities.

The Kaskazi rate matches the wider Kenyan coast winter peak demand. You bring the group and run the main coaching programme. We run everything else.

Accredited & Recognised
IKO Pro Center BKSA Magical Kenya Signature Experience TripAdvisor Travellers' Choice 2025 & 2026 TRA-licensed Google reviewed
Where you stay

Diani Sea Lodge.

10 days all-inclusive on Diani Beach, with Galu Eco Lodge as the second operational site for downwinder runs and day trips down the coast.

  • All-inclusive: all meals, soft drinks, house wines, beers and selected spirits included throughout the stay.
  • Direct frontage on Diani Beach with shaded gardens and beach loungers.
  • Pool, restaurant, beach bar, on-site dive centre.
  • Two operational sites: Sea Lodge is the primary base, with Galu Eco Lodge unlocked for downwinder runs and day trips.
  • Dedicated Tribe camp storage at the beach. Kit stays at the water, not in your room.
Diani · signature activities

Explore Diani.

Bundled into the trip, beyond the kiteboarding. Diani's signature mix of beach, sail and reef.

Dhow evening

A relaxed sunset sail on a traditional Swahili dhow, off Diani's beach.

Guided downwinder

Sea Lodge to Galu, a one-way coastal run with full Tribe boat and beach support at both ends.

Robinson Island SUP + snorkel

SUP across to Robinson Island, snorkel the reef around it, paddle back. Half-day excursion.

Tribe Watersports Club Access

Every day at Sea Lodge, the operational backbone of the camp. Dedicated camp storage, full rescue boat, beach team and Club House.

Tribe Watersports Club

The operational backbone of every camp.

Every camp guest gets full Tribe Watersports Club Access for the duration of the stay. Dedicated camp storage at Sea Lodge, full rescue boat cover, beach team assistance with launching and landing, Club House facilities and Wi-Fi. Run by an IKO Pro Center-accredited team, BKSA-approved, on TRA-licensed infrastructure.

The conditions

Kaskazi season, at its strongest.

January to March. NE trade winds, all-inclusive accommodation at Sea Lodge, two operational beach sites for downwinders and day trips.

ElementKaskazi · January to March
Wind directionNE trade winds
Wind strength16 to 25 knots, building through the afternoon
Sea stateFlatter water inside the reef
Air temperature28 to 32°C
Water temperature26 to 28°C, no wetsuit needed
Best forWinter sun, progression, freeride, all-inclusive value
How it works

You bring the group. We run everything else.

Tribe Watersports runs

  • Accommodation at Diani Sea Lodge, all-inclusive (meals, snacks, alcohol throughout the day)
  • The beach base, kit storage, rescue boat and beach team
  • Two operational sites: Sea Lodge primary base, Galu Eco Lodge for downwinders and day trips
  • All safety cover (Diani is outside the KWS marine park zone, no marine park fees apply)
  • Beginner instruction under our TRA and KWS licences
  • The four-item Diani activity bundle
  • Pre-trip Tribe sales call to your group to brief them through the trip, plus further calls if required
  • Marketing support to help fill the camp, including branded materials, sample brochures and social posts

You run

  • The main coaching programme: intermediate, advanced, freestyle, foil, wave
  • Group dynamics, your client relationships, your communications
  • Photography and content capture for your group
  • Retail pricing to your end clients
  • Your own marketing of the trip to your community

Beginner lessons are run by Tribe instructors only, under the TRA and KWS licensing required to operate commercial kitesurfing lessons in Kenya. Hosts collect a 10% commission on all beginner lessons and equipment rental, settled at the end of the trip.

Optional add-on

Add a two-day Tsavo safari.

Extend your Kenya experience with an overnight in Tsavo East National Park, slotted into the trip without adding extra days. You only miss one afternoon on the water. One night at Satao Camp, a permanent tented camp inside the park, with afternoon and morning game drives. Door-to-door safari transport, all meals and the KWS park ticket included.

Available as a partner-priced add-on, minimum four paying guests. Slotted into the middle of the trip, or at the start or end if the host prefers.

Partner rates

Wholesale built for kite-club hosts.

The host collects retail payments from their clients and pays Tribe Watersports the wholesale rate per person. You add your own coaching fee and margin on top to set retail.

Host view · wholesale

Wholesale, per person, 10 days

Room categoryWholesaleNotes
Comfort Double / twin sharing€1,299Standard category
Comfort Single€1,549Single supplement applied

Comfort Family room (2 bedrooms, sleeps up to 4) available on request for families. Sea Lodge prices per person, no per-room saving on multi-occupancy.

Suggested retail with €500 host fee

The €500 host fee is indicative, equivalent to €50 per day. Hosts set their own retail price to fit their market.

Room categorySuggested retailHost fee
Comfort DoubleFrom €1,799€500
Comfort SingleFrom €2,049€500

Free place for the camp host

ComponentFree place mechanic
Diani Sea Lodge accommodation1:20 confirmed. Host travels free as the 21st person at 20 paying guests booked in.
Activity bundle for hostTribe absorbs the host's bundle cost where the host is free on accommodation.

Suggested itinerary

DaySuggested focus
Day 1Arrival, airport transfer to Sea Lodge, welcome briefing
Days 2 to 3Kite sessions, safety walk-through, dhow evening
Days 4 to 5Kite sessions, guided downwinder Sea Lodge to Galu, Robinson Island SUP and snorkel
Days 6 to 9Kite sessions, advanced coaching and freestyle, evening sundowners (Optional Safari trip)
Day 10Final session option, airport transfer, departure

Optional add-ons (priced separately)

Add-onWholesaleNotes
Tsavo East safari (2 day / 1 night Satao)€450 / personAll inclusive, minimum 4 paying guests
Airport transfers (Mombasa, Ukunda)Per rate cardGroup savings when flights are shared

What hosts add on top

  • A coaching fee, typically €500 to €800 per guest depending on the coach roster and pitch.
  • Their own travel insurance and visa guidance for their group.
  • Any additional optional excursions.

Additional revenue opportunities: the host collects a 10% commission on every beginner lesson and equipment rental booked by your group at camp, settled at the end of the trip.

Host activities & third-party costs: Tribe Watersports provides all host activities at a net rate. Any third-party costs (park fees, additional excursions outside the bundle, special add-ons) are covered by the host.

Talk to us first

Book a call with the Tribe team.

Thirty minutes to walk through your group, the dates, and the camp. No commitment.

Or call Diani +254 718 553 344 · Watamu +254 718 553 355

Talk to us

Ready to bring your group?

Tell us about your group and your dates. We will come back with availability, a partner quote, and everything you need to pitch the trip.