Ride with Kite Adventures Watamu
Kitesurfing Lessons in Watamu
IKO-certified instruction, based in Watamu.
Kite Adventures Watamu is run by Ben Aguero, who was born and raised on Kenya's Watamu coast and discovered kitesurfing on a trip to Zanzibar before earning his certifications and bringing the sport home. The school is a small, licensed Kenyan company — a team of IKO-certified instructors who live for the wind and the waves on Watamu's reef-protected coastline, teaching everyone from complete beginners (most first-time visitors to Watamu are) to advanced riders.
- IKO-certified instructors
- Lessons taught in English and Italian
- Gear storage available on site — kite launch and landing help included
Find your course
Every course we run, from a first taster to private coaching.
- Equipment
- IKO-certified instructor
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- IKO-certified instructor
- Equipment
- IKO-certified instructor
All-inclusive kite trips
Flights and visa not included — everything else on the ground is.
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Safari at Tsavo National Park
- Dolphin trip & snorkeling
- Day trips
- Kite sessions with video & photo analysis
- Rescue boat
- Flight tickets
- Visa
- Airport transfer
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Safari at Tsavo National Park
- Dolphin trip & snorkeling
- Day trips
- Kite lessons with video & photo analysis
- Rescue boat
- Flight tickets
- Visa
Who you'll ride with
Ben was born and raised in the coastal town of Watamu, Kenya. His love for the ocean sparked early on, leading him to discover kitesurfing during a trip to Zanzibar, Tanzania — where he learned the sport alongside a close friend and soon started teaching others himself, eventually earning his own certifications and opening Kite Adventures Watamu.
A look at the setup
What riders say
“The best school in Kenya to learn kite surfing. The prices are very good and the teachers are amazing!! I enjoyed so much, very recommend”
Good to know before you book
Is Kite Adventures Watamu a licensed company?
Yes — registered with the County Government of Kilifi under Kenyan law, based in Watamu.
What languages are lessons taught in?
English and Italian.
Do I need experience to book a lesson?
No — most riders who come through Watamu are complete beginners, and the school's lessons are built around that.
Can I store my own kite gear at the school?
Yes — gear storage is available, and includes help with kite launch and landing.
Ready to get on the water with Kite Adventures Watamu?
Tell us your dates and your level, and we'll put together the right course for you.