High Five Kitesurf School
High Five Kitesurf School teaches kitesurfing in Cape Town, South Africa, with IKO-certified instruction, in English, German, Dutch, Spanish, in groups of up to 2 per instructor.
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About 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. The school draws on more than two decades of local knowledge of Cape Town's winds and waters, offering private and group 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
Beyond the courses
Downwinders
Group & company eventsWhat’s on site
Radio helmets
Weather briefing
Gear storage
Repair service
Shop on site
Wetsuit included
Wi-Fi
Showers
Changing rooms
Chill-out area
Live webcamLesson voucherCourses & prices
Group lesson
3h · Group 2–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorOne instructor between two studentsGroup lesson
9h · Group 2–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorOne instructor between two studentsGroup lesson
12h · Group 2–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorOne instructor between two studentsGroup lesson
15h · Group 2–2 · Semi-privateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorOne instructor between two studentsPrivate lesson
2h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorPrivate lesson
6h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorPrivate lesson
10h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorPrivate lesson
12h · Group 1–1 · PrivateIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorRefresher course
2h · Group 1–1Included: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorAdvanced coaching
1h · Group 1–1 · AdvancedIncluded: kite gear · wetsuit · impact vest · helmet · qualified instructorFull kit rental
Kitesurfing · dayKite
Kitesurfing · dayBoard
Kitesurfing · 5 daysHarness
Kitesurfing · 7 daysWetsuit
Kitesurfing · 14 daystwin en-suite room (Kite House, main house)
R1,250-R1,500/nightstandard twin room, shared facilities (Kite House, main house)
R900-R1,130/nighttwin room, private shower/shared toilet (Kite House, main house)
R1,000-R1,200/nightdormitory bunk bed, en-suite toilet (Kite House, main house)
R500/nightdouble room, ocean view (Kite House, main house)
R1,250-R1,500/nightcabin, shared outdoor shower/toilet (Little Jamaica)
R780-R1,040/nightcaravan, king bed, shared outdoor facilities (Little Jamaica)
R780-R1,040/nightHigh 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.
When is High Five open for lessons?
High Five operates during the Cape Town summer season, October to March, and is closed over winter from April to September, staying open every windy day from 8am until sunset.
What languages are spoken at High Five Kitesurf School?
Instruction at High Five Kitesurf School is available in English, German, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Polish.
Is High Five Kitesurf School IKO-affiliated?
Yes — High Five Kitesurf School appears on the official IKO center list.
Contact High Five Kitesurf School
68 Beach Boulevard, Blouberg, Cape Town, South Africa · Open in Google Maps