Salty's Kitesurf Village
IKO certified·Kilifi, Kenya
Salty's Kitesurf Village teaches kitesurfing in Kilifi, Kenya, with IKO-certified instruction, in groups of up to 2 per instructor.
Certified instructionIKO
LocationKilifi, Kenya
SportKitesurfing
Water typeFlat + Waves
Group sizeMax 2 per instructor
Websitesaltyskitesurf.com
Prices compiled from public sources (as of Oct 2026) — not yet confirmed by the school. Run this school? Confirm or correct →
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About Salty's Kitesurf Village
Salty's Kitesurf Village is an IKO-affiliated kitesurf centre, boutique hotel, beach bar and restaurant on Bofa Beach in Kilifi, Kenya. It teaches kitesurfing to IKO standards, offering everything from short taster lessons to multi-day packages that combine lessons with accommodation, meals and wellness activities. The centre also runs IKO Pro Instructor Training courses for aspiring instructors.
- IKO-affiliated kitesurf centre on Bofa Beach
- Runs IKO Pro Instructor Training courses
- Multi-day packages combine kite lessons with yoga and massage
Good to know
Where
Kilifi, Kenya
Season
Year-round, with a stronger wind season from May to October and lighter wind in November and April, which suits foiling.
Certified by
IKO
The spot
Water
flat + waves
Wind
Cross-onshore wind; 13-18 knots from the north-east December to March, 17-31 knots from the south-east May to October, and 8-13 knots in November and April.
Wind direction
cross onshore, north east, south east
Waves
Waves break on the outer reef.
Watch out for
exposed reef at low tide
Who teaches here
What’s on site
Wi-Fi
Chill-out area
Gear storage
Beach assistant
Restaurant / bar
Transfer / pick-up
Breakfast included
Massage / spa
YogaCourses & prices
Private Taster Lesson
3h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Intermediate · Private$200 (~€184)per personAsk
Private Lesson
4h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Intermediate · Private$265 (~€244)per personAsk
Private Lesson
7h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Intermediate · PrivateRecommended starting course for total beginners.$460 (~€423)per personAsk
Private Lesson
9h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Intermediate · Private$590 (~€543)per personAsk
Private Lesson
13h · Group 1–1 · Beginner · Intermediate · Private$730 (~€672)per personAsk
Semi-Private Taster Lesson
3h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Intermediate · Semi-privateAs published: “$150 per person”$150 (~€138)per personAsk
Semi-Private Lesson
4h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Intermediate · Semi-privateAs published: “$200 per person”$200 (~€184)per personAsk
Semi-Private Lesson
7h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Intermediate · Semi-privateAs published: “$310 per person”$310 (~€285)per personAsk
Semi-Private Lesson
9h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Intermediate · Semi-privateAs published: “$400 per person”$400 (~€368)per personAsk
Semi-Private Lesson
13h · Group 2–2 · Beginner · Intermediate · Semi-privateAs published: “$560 per person”$560 (~€515)per personAsk
Private Coaching Session
1h · Group 1–1 · Intermediate · Advanced · Private$75 (~€69)per personAsk
Semi-Private Coaching Session
1h · Group 2–2 · Intermediate · Advanced · Semi-privateAs published: “$65 per person”$65 (~€60)per personAsk
Private Refresher Session
3h · Group 1–1 · Intermediate · Advanced · PrivateRecommended for riders returning after a long break.$200 (~€184)per personAsk
Semi-Private Refresher Session
3h · Group 2–2 · Intermediate · Advanced · Semi-privateRecommended for riders returning after a long break.As published: “$150 per person”$150 (~€138)per personAsk
Premium Kite & Comfort Experience
6h · BeginnerIncluded: accommodation · breakfast_included · yoga · massage · transferIncludes a King Ensuite room, one paddle boarding session and dinners at partner venues; lesson given as private or semi-private, which affects the final price.As published: “Starting at $1,200 per person”$1200 (~€1104)per personAsk
Kite Surf & Wellness Experience
6h · IntermediateIncluded: accommodation · breakfast_included · yoga · massage · transferIncludes a Cottage King Ensuite room and dinners at partner venues; lesson given as private or semi-private, which affects the final price.As published: “Starting at $1020 per person”$1020 (~€938)per personAsk
Classic Kite Getaway
4hIncluded: accommodation · breakfast_included · yoga · massage · transferIncludes a King Room with shared bathroom and dinners at partner venues; lesson given as private or semi-private, which affects the final price.As published: “Starting at $865 per person”$865 (~€796)per personAsk
Surfers Economy Room, single occupancy
$39/nightSurfers Economy Room, double occupancy
$50/nightKing Room, single occupancy
$53/nightKing Room, double occupancy
$70/nightCottage Double Ensuite, single occupancy
$72/nightCottage Double Ensuite, double occupancy
$94/nightCottage King Ensuite, single occupancy
$88/nightCottage King Ensuite, double occupancy
$116/nightKing Ensuite, single occupancy
$91/nightKing Ensuite, double occupancy
$121/nightSuperior Suite, single occupancy
$103/nightSuperior Suite, double occupancy
$140/nightCottage Superior Suite, single occupancy
$110/nightCottage Superior Suite, double occupancy
$143/nightCottage Superior Suite Top Floor, single occupancy
$110/nightCottage Superior Suite Top Floor, double occupancy
$143/nightFAQ
Salty's Kitesurf Village — common questions
Is Salty's Kitesurf Village suitable for beginners?
Yes — Salty's Kitesurf Village lists a group beginner course at $560 (~€515)/13h.
Is Salty's Kitesurf Village certified?
Yes — Salty's Kitesurf Village is IKO-certified.
How big are the groups at Salty's Kitesurf Village?
Salty's Kitesurf Village teaches a maximum of 2 students per instructor.
Who teaches at Salty's Kitesurf Village?
Instruction at Salty's Kitesurf Village is run by Xavier Roussos.
Contact Salty's Kitesurf Village
Book directlysaltyskitesurfvillage.stay.atWebsitesaltyskitesurf.comEmailreservations.saltys@gmail.comPhone+254 794 449 196WhatsApp+254 794 449 196
38 Bofa Road, Kilifi, Kenya · Open in Google Maps