Kite Surfing in Kenya at Diani Beach

Kenya Information

Kenya travel advise

Visa (eTA)

Who Needs a Visa to Enter Kenya?
All international travelers are required to obtain a Kenyan visa (eTA) prior to their flight in order to enter the country. Make sure to apply for your eTA before your journey to Kenya. As of January 1, 2021, purchasing a tourist visa at the airport is no longer permitted. Apply for the e-visa now click here.

What currency is best for Kenya?

The official currency of Kenya is the Kenyan shilling. Although US dollars are accepted in most of the touristic places and to pay for the services (hotels, taxis, safari companies, watersport centers etc.). You will need shillings to pay for the shopping at the super market, on the street, at the beach, in the restaurants etc (optionally you can use credit cards in some of these places). How to get the shillings? it’s easy, you can get the local currency at the airport or exchange in Diani Beach.

KiteMotion Kite School accepts €/$/Kes and credit cards.

The exchange rate varies, we use google exchange rate on the day of the payment for the school services.

Do I need vaccinations for Kenya?

Certain vaccinations are recommended but not mandatory. Prior to your trip to Kenya, be sure to verify the latest vaccination requirements.

Official language in Kenya.

Today, English is the official language in Kenya, while Swahili enjoys the status of national language.

kitesurfing seasons in kenya

How to plan kitesurfing trip to Kenya?

Flights and airlines to Kenya

You should check www.skyscanner.com or www.expedia.com to see which airlines can take you to Mombasa Airport which is approx. 40km away from Diani Beach.

  • Fly straight to Mombasa International Airport and than take a taxi to Diani Beach. Usually it takes 45minutes up to 1h drive by car (depending on the traffic) to Diani Beach.
  • Alternatively, you could fly to Nairobi International Airport and after take flight to Diani Beach with small inland flight ( Ukunda Airstrip, airlines Jambojet or Airkenya). If you choose this option you basically land on the beach.

Accommodation at the kitesurfing spot

The most comfortable way to spend your kitesurfing holidays is to book your stay right at the beach near the kite center, this way you will always hang with our kite community. Check accommodation near one of our school , either KiteMotion Kite School in the center of Diani Beach Kenya or near KiteMotion Kite School in Glau Beach.

  • If you need our recommendation where to stay please contact us directly, or check the list of top 10 hotels and resorts we have prepared.

Check  list of Top 10 kitesurfing hotels and resorts.

Airport transport

The flight tickets and accommodation are booked? perfect, next step is to reserve your airport transfer with reliable taxi agency.

  • We work with the same reliable taxi agency for years. You can book taxi with us, let us know how many people travel with you and how big is your luggage. To see prices for the taxi go down.

Taxi prices

We are pleased to arrange a taxi to pick you up from the airport. The price depends on the size of the car (basing on how many people and how much luggage you carry).

Small taxi, a regular car at 50€/one way

Big taxi, example Toyota Noah at 60€/one way

*Mini busses are available on request too.

*To book a taxi contact us via whats app.

Questions – contact us