Crystal clear water. Kaskazi wind.
Ten days running from Tribe Watersports at Garoda Resort, in the heart of Watamu inside the marine park. 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 Watamu signature activities.
You bring the group and run the main coaching programme. We run everything else.
Kaskazi is Watamu's peak winter season, NE trade winds, warmer water, flatter conditions, dolphin pods reliably visible offshore. The activity bundle is tailored to what the season delivers best.
Kite in a protected marine park.
Watamu sits inside a KWS-protected marine park, one of the oldest in Kenya. The reef shelters the lagoon along the length of the beach, creating wide, flat water for kiting and the cleanest snorkel water on the coast.
Marine park fees are covered by our KWS licence, no extra charge to guests. Dolphin pods work the offshore edge of the reef through Kaskazi season, often visible from the morning SUP run.
Garoda Resort.
10 days full board on the beach in Watamu, inside the marine park. The Tribe Watersports kite base sits inside the resort grounds, so the water is at the foot of the rooms.
- Full board, with alcohol included at meals: house wines, local beers and soft drinks.
- Beach-front rooms set in mature tropical gardens, a few steps from the sand.
- Pool, restaurant, beach bar and lounge areas.
- On the sand inside Watamu Marine Park, with marine park fees included under our KWS licence.
- Tribe Watersports kite base inside the resort grounds. Zero transport time to the water.
Discover Watamu.
Five Kaskazi-season activities tailored to flatter water and the dolphin pods that work the coast at this time of year.
Luxury dhow dinner
Evening cruise on a traditional dhow off Watamu, in marine-park water.
Jacaranda downwinder
Guided coastal run on Kaskazi's flatter water, full Tribe boat support, beach pickup at the end.
Dolphin SUP trip
Early-morning SUP departure when the resident pods are most reliable. KWS marine-park fees included.
Mangrove float
A gentle float through the Mida Creek mangroves at high tide. Slow, quiet, restorative.
Tribe Watersports Club Access
Every day at Garoda Resort, the operational backbone of the camp. Private kit storage, full safety cover, beach team and Club House.
The operational backbone of every camp.
Every camp guest gets full Tribe Watersports Club Access for the duration of the stay. Private kit storage on the beach, 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.
Kaskazi season, at its strongest.
January to March. NE trade winds, warm water, hot sun, the reliable wind that built Watamu's reputation as a kite destination.
| Element | Kaskazi · January to March |
|---|---|
| Wind direction | NE trade winds |
| Wind strength | 16 to 25 knots, building through the afternoon |
| Sea state | Flatter water, glassy mornings |
| Air temperature | 28 to 32°C |
| Water temperature | 26 to 28°C, no wetsuit needed |
| Best for | Winter sun, progression, freeride, dolphin sightings, downwinding |
You bring the group. We run everything else.
Tribe Watersports runs
- Accommodation at Garoda Resort, full board with alcohol included at meals
- The beach base, kit storage, rescue boat and beach team
- All safety cover, inside Watamu Marine Park
- Beginner instruction under our TRA and KWS licences
- The five-item Kaskazi activity bundle
- Marine park fees inside our KWS licence
- 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.
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.
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.
Wholesale, per person, 10 days
| Room category | Wholesale | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Double / twin sharing | €1,299 | Standard category |
| Triple sharing | €1,249 | Family or friend groups |
| Quad sharing | €1,199 | Limited rooms, advance request |
| Single use | €1,549 | Single supplement applied |
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 category | Suggested retail | Host fee |
|---|---|---|
| Double / twin sharing | From €1,799 | €500 |
| Triple sharing | From €1,749 | €500 |
| Quad sharing | From €1,699 | €500 |
| Single use | From €2,049 | €500 |
Free place for the camp host
| Component | Free place mechanic |
|---|---|
| Garoda Resort accommodation | 1:15 confirmed. Host travels free as the 16th person at 15 paying guests. |
| Activity bundle for host | Tribe absorbs the host's bundle cost where the host is free on accommodation. |
Suggested itinerary
| Day | Suggested focus |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Arrival, airport transfer to Garoda, welcome briefing, dhow welcome cruise at sunset |
| Days 2 to 4 | Kite sessions, safety walk-through, mangrove float morning |
| Days 5 to 6 | Kite sessions, Jacaranda guided downwinder, sunrise Dolphin SUP |
| Days 7 to 9 | Kite sessions, advanced coaching and freestyle, evening sundowners (Optional Safari trip) |
| Day 10 | Final session option, airport transfer, departure |
Optional add-ons (priced separately)
| Add-on | Wholesale | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tsavo East safari (2 day / 1 night Satao) | €450 / person | All inclusive, minimum 4 paying guests |
| Airport transfers (Mombasa, Malindi) | Per rate card | Group 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.
Book a call with the Tribe team.
Thirty minutes to walk through your group, the dates, and the camp. No commitment.
Or call Watamu +254 718 553 355 · Diani +254 718 553 344
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