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High Five Kitesurf School
High Five Kitesurf School is the only IKO-certified kite school in Cape Town, teaching from its base at 68 Beach Boulevard in Blouberg as well as on the Langebaan Lagoon. Co-owned by Alex Vliege, the school draws on more than two decades of local knowledge of Cape Town's winds and waters, offering private, group and semi-private lessons alongside its own on-site accommodation, the Kite House, and IKO instructor training courses.
- Only IKO Centre in Cape Town
- Runs official IKO Assistant and Instructor training courses (ATC and ITC)
- Operates its own on-site accommodation (Kite House) with Robben Island and Table Mountain views
Prices compiled from public sources (as of Sep 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
High Five Kitesurf School teaches kitesurfing in Cape Town, South Africa, with IKO-certified instruction. Beginner courses from R2550 (~€128), private from R2550 (~€128)/h, gear rental from R1800 (~€90)/day.
Beyond the courses
What’s on site
What this school offers
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
- kite gear
- wetsuit
- impact vest
- helmet
- qualified instructor
Gear rental
Per 3 hours. From the school's published rental list.
Accommodation
Lodging the school offers or partners with.
High Five Kitesurf School — common questions
Does High Five offer private one-on-one lessons?
Yes, private lessons are available in 2, 6, 10 and 12-hour packages alongside group and semi-private options.
Can an experienced rider rent gear without a lesson?
Yes, riders certified at IKO Level 3J or higher (consistent upwind riding) can rent kite gear by the half-day, day, or in longer unlimited packages, for use in front of the school only.
What happens if conditions are bad on a booked lesson day?
If wind conditions prevent a lesson, students keep their payment and are rescheduled to a suitable date; if no further lessons are possible, a full or partial refund is given depending on how much instruction was completed.
Does the school offer accommodation?
Yes, High Five runs its own on-site guesthouse, the Kite House, in Blouberg, with rooms ranging from dormitory bunks to en-suite doubles with ocean views.
Does it offer packages beyond single lessons?
Yes, alongside single private and group lessons, it offers semi-private multi-lesson packages and week-plus unlimited gear rental packages.
Can beginners learn at High Five Kitesurf School?
Yes — High Five Kitesurf School offers a beginner course starting at R2550 (~€128).
Does High Five Kitesurf School have official certification?
Yes — High Five Kitesurf School holds IKO certification.
Does High Five Kitesurf School rent equipment separately from lessons?
Yes — High Five Kitesurf School rents gear from R1800 (~€90)/day.
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