Tanzania

On the east coast of Africa, the island of Zanzibar is part of Tanzania.

There is a tropical climate all year round with delightful temperatures. Kitesurfing can during the summer and winter in shorts. In autumn and spring there is less wind.
The long, white sandy beaches are flooded with crystal clear shallow water.

Most of the east coast is surrounded by plain reef one kilometer from the beach. Once the tide a little jerks, you can stand up to the reef. An incredibly beautiful place to learn kiting on hyperplane water.
The experienced kiters can play in the waves on the reef.

Most of the island‘s East coast is surrounded by a coral reef. You can navigate beside the reef, accompanied by dolphins and a variety of species while observing the sea bed and the turquoise colored waters. If you prefer to navigate in the area between the coast and the coral reef, the navigation is easier and so is the learning process.

THE WINDS

Thanks to the perfect weather and wind seasonality, the island is a perfect spot to learn and enjoy kitesurfing. That's why the island offers a great potential for a future development and growth of a sport that relies on the wind.
Kusini and Kaskasi are the prevailing wind in the island:

• 4 months or Kaskasi wind
• 2 months with no wind
• 4 months or Kusini wind
• 2 months with no wind

Kusini
June 15th through 15th October approx. South to North winds.
This wind blows every day, permanently, Following parallel to the beach line upwards. In the morning the wind has a speed of 15 to 18 knots at dusk whereas the speed rises to 18 to 25 knots.

KASKASI
December 15th through April 15th, approx. North to South wind.
This wind blows parallel to the beach, although the speed varies somehow. There are days with higher gusts or wind speed. Eventhough one can still learn Kite surfing, sea conditions are more suitable for experienced kiters.

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