Red Sea · from Hurghada
Kite safari in Egypt
A week on a yacht in the Red Sea. The boat sails from Hurghada to islands off the coast and every day anchors where the wind is best. I've been on board several times and I'm putting a group together for the next trip, people we'll get on with off the water too. The boat and the programme are run by Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea.
- Length
- 8 days / 7 nightsfrom Hurghada
- Price
- €1,250per person, twin cabin
- Spots
- Island lagoonsspot chosen by the wind
- Included
- All-inclusivefood, drinks, transfers
Dates
When it sails
2027
Coming soon
The 2027 dates are not published yet. Leave your e-mail and you'll get them when they are confirmed.
2026 departures
11-18 April 2026sailed22-29 May 2026sailed10-17 October 2026sailed
Why a safari
From a Hurghada beach you ride where everyone is. From a boat you ride where the wind is.
Every morning the crew picks an island from the forecast and the boat anchors by its lagoon. The water is shallow, the bottom is sand, and the wind blows from the north-west almost all year. Lunch on deck between two sessions, sunset and video coaching in the evening.
A week on board
The wind draws the route.
The crew picks the island every morning from the forecast. This is one possible route.
A week on board
The wind draws the route.
The crew picks the island every morning from the forecast. This is one possible route.
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Day 1
Hurghada marina
Transfer from the airport straight to the boat. Cabins, meeting the crew and a safety briefing: rules, kite zones, wind. Dinner on deck.
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Day 2
Abu Minqar
A smaller island 8 km from Hurghada. A lagoon with shallow, calm water and a sandy bottom, good for practising tricks and freestyle.
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On request
Tawila
A huge turquoise lagoon with shallow water and a sandy bottom. Entry is paid, so the boat only goes there when agreed in advance.
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Days 3 to 6
Geisum
A long sandy beach, shallow and deeper water, freeride and waves. Downwinders to the other islands start here. Dolphins show up now and then.
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Days 3 to 6
Ashrafi
The most remote spot, 60 km north of Hurghada. Shallow water and waves, downwinders and untouched nature. Best for riders who are already confident.
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Days 7 and 8
Back to the marina
Last session, a group photo and the trip back to Hurghada. Breakfast, packing and the airport transfer the next morning.
The crew picks the spot every morning from the forecast. This is one possible route, not a timetable.
The islands
Which island has which water
Distance from Hurghada, who each island suits and what the water is like. Each one has its own page with wind and forecast.
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Tawila Island 37 km from Hurghada
- The most popular spot of the safari: a huge turquoise lagoon for freeride and freestyle.
- Steady wind of 15-25 knots (8-13 m/s), shallow water and a sandy bottom.
- The organiser lists it for beginners and advanced riders.
- Access only by prior arrangement, entry is paid.
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Geisum Island 48 km from Hurghada
- One of the least crowded spots, with long beaches.
- Constant wind, shallow and deeper water, downwinders to the neighbouring islands.
- For freeride and wave riders. Dolphins can be seen on the way.
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Abu Minqar Island 8 km from Hurghada
- A smaller island with a lagoon, used for practising tricks; the organiser lists it for beginners and freestyle riders.
- Shallow calm water and sand. Bays to rest in.
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Ashrafi Islands 60 km from Hurghada
- The most remote spot of the trip: shallow water and waves, downwind trips.
- Steady wind, mixed conditions. For advanced freeriders. Untouched nature.
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Gubal Island 43 km from Hurghada
- Snorkelling and diving; the boat goes here only when guests want to dive.
- Stronger wind, deeper water, riding next to coral reefs. Close to the SS Thistlegorm wreck.
Distances in a straight line from Hurghada, calculated from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata coordinates. Island descriptions follow the organiser, Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea, who calls Abu Minqar "Abu Mungar".
Who it's for
The safari at your level
Pick what fits you. The facts come from the organiser, Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea (2026).
I don't kite (yet)
- In Mohamed's words: "Beginners and Non-Kiters are welcome on-board." The price for a non-kiting guest is confirmed by Mohamed with your inquiry.
- Snorkelling gear, wakeboarding behind the boat, fishing gear and morning yoga are part of the trip.
- Diving and massage are paid extras, see the price list below.
I'm starting out
- If you can't ride on your own yet, start with a course on the coast. The safari gives the most to riders who already ride on their own after a course.
- There is also a 6-day beginner course on board: €600 with gear. Refresher course: 3 h €180, 6 h €330.
- Mohamed confirms how many instructors come along with your dates. Ask in the form.
- Beach boys help you launch and land, and a rescue boat is on the water.
- IKO certification needs at least 8 hours with an instructor and is not included.
I ride on my own
- Two sessions a day from day 2 to day 6, evening video coaching.
- Bring your own gear or rent it: complete kite gear €300 / 6 days, twin tip €60 / 6 days.
- Downwinders between the islands, for example from Geisum to the neighbouring islands.
- Private lessons: €65 / hour. Gear storage, compressor and pumps on board are included.
I ride at an advanced level
- Freeride, freestyle and waves, with very few other kiters around.
- Ashrafi: the most remote spot of the trip, shallow water and waves, downwind trips.
- Gubal: stronger wind and deeper water next to coral reefs (the boat goes there when guests want to dive).
- Personal kite photos cost €2 each on request.
Itinerary
A week on board
Day 1
Arrival in Hurghada, transfer to the marina, meeting the crew and the other kiters. Cabins, safety briefing (rules, kite zones, wind) and dinner on board.
Day 2
Morning yoga and breakfast, then the boat sails to the first spot chosen by the forecast. Morning session and the start of courses, lunch on board, afternoon session: freeride, tricks, downwinders. Sunset and BBQ.
Days 3-6
Yoga, breakfast and a briefing, then on to the island that suits the conditions, for example Ashrafi or Geisum. Kiting, downwinders between islands, courses, snorkelling or diving when conditions allow. Lunch, afternoon session, wakeboarding when conditions allow. Evening video coaching, BBQ on board or on the beach.
Day 7
Last session, group photos, lunch and back to the marina. The last night is on the boat or in a hotel in Hurghada.
Day 8
Breakfast, packing and transfer to the airport or to the kite centre.
Price and what it covers
€1,250per person in a twin cabin, 2026
Cabin with a double bed +€100, TOP SEA VIEW suite +€200 per person.
What's included
- 7 nights in a twin cabin with air conditioning, fridge, toilet and shower
- Full board 3 times a day (buffet), snacks, soft drinks and alcohol
- Wi-Fi on board
- Beach set-up on the islands: tent, carpet, water, cold drinks and fruit
- Storage for kite and wing gear on the boat, compressor and pumps
- Beach boys who carry and pump your gear and help with launching and landing
- Rescue boat
- Wakeboarding behind the boat, fishing gear, snorkelling gear
- Transfers airport - yacht - airport
Not included
- Flights to and from Hurghada
- Egypt tourist visa: the organiser's 2026 price list says USD 25, gov.uk lists USD 30
- Marine park and marina fees and crew tips: paid on site, I confirm the current amount with your dates.
- Travel insurance that covers kitesurfing (recommended)
- Personal expenses
Cabins and prices
| Twin cabin, 2 beds | €1,250 per person |
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| Cabin with a double bed | +€100 per person (for 2) |
| TOP SEA VIEW suite with a double bed | +€200 per person (for 2) |
| Cabin for 1 person | on request |
Extras (2026 price list)
| Complete kite gear | €300 / 6 days |
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| Twin tip board | €60 / 6 days |
| Beginner course, 6 days intensive, gear included | €600 |
| Refresher course | 3 h €180, 6 h €330 |
| Private lesson | €65 / hour |
| Diving, 45 min dive (2 dives) | €50 |
| Massage, 45 min | €35 |
| Personal kite photos | €2 per photo, on request |
IKO certification needs at least 8 hours with an instructor and is not included.
The safari is organised by Mohamed of Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea. I've known him for years and we work together.
The boat
Home for seven nights
The latest trips sailed on M/Y Hermes (formerly M/Y New Francesca): 36 m long, 7.5 m wide, a wooden yacht with 3 decks, 10 deluxe cabins and 2 suites, a sun deck, a jacuzzi and a bar. The boat is chartered, so it is confirmed together with the dates.
From the guests
From people who sailed
I always thought a kite safari was only for pros, but because you kite on spots with shallow water, there's something for everyone.
The boat was very nice and big, 3 storeys with a jacuzzi and a terrace and deck chairs... The cooking was really good!... even vegetarians would find something to their liking.
Reviews from the Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea website, the first one translated from Czech.
When it blows
Wind at the islands, month by month.
Average wind speed 10 m above the sea, 2001 to 2025. The average includes nights and calm days; the afternoon thermal is usually stronger. Highlighted months are when the safari runs. Figures above the bars are knots, below the month m/s.
Calculator
What size kite?
A rough guide: 2.2 × weight / wind, about 10% smaller on a surfboard, about a third smaller on a foil. Full calculator for snow and land too, with board size
12m²
For 75 kg in 18 knots (9.3 m/s) on a twin-tip.
Questions
Questions people ask
What is the normal price of the kite safari?
€1,250 per person in a twin cabin (2026). A cabin with a double bed is €100 more per person, the TOP SEA VIEW suite €200 more per person.
Is the airport transfer included?
Yes. Transfers airport - yacht - airport are included in the price.
Are tips and park fees included?
No. Marine park and marina fees and crew tips are paid on site; I confirm the current amount with your dates.
Is the safari for me if I'm a beginner?
If you can't ride on your own yet, start with a course on the coast. The safari gives the most to riders who already ride on their own after a course. There is a 6-day beginner course on board (€600 with gear); Mohamed confirms how many instructors come along with your dates.
What does a usual day look like?
Morning yoga, breakfast and a briefing, then the boat sails to the spot with the best wind. Morning session, lunch on board, afternoon session, sunset and BBQ, in the evening video coaching.
What time do you start kiting and until when?
From day 2 to day 6 there is a morning and an afternoon session, on day 7 a last one. The exact times depend on the wind.
What happens when there is no wind?
When conditions allow, there is snorkelling, diving (paid extra) and wakeboarding behind the boat. Snorkelling gear and fishing gear are on board.
Is kite gear included?
No. Storage, compressor and pumps are included. Complete kite gear is €300 for 6 days, a twin tip €60 for 6 days (2026).
Are lessons, photos or yoga included?
Morning yoga is part of the daily programme, video coaching is in the evening programme. Courses and private lessons are paid extras (beginner course €600, private lesson €65 per hour), personal kite photos cost €2 per photo on request.
Can my partner come if they don't kite?
Yes, Mohamed welcomes non-kiters on board. Snorkelling, wakeboarding, yoga and the sun deck are part of the trip. The price for a non-kiting guest is confirmed by Mohamed with your inquiry.
Are there corals? Do I need water shoes?
Gubal has coral reefs and the boat goes there when guests want to dive. I recommend packing neoprene boots or water shoes, more in my packing list.
Do I need a visa for Egypt?
UK and Czech citizens need a tourist visa (gov.uk, Czech Ministry of Foreign Affairs) and it is not included in the price. The organiser's 2026 price list says USD 25, gov.uk lists USD 30.
How do I pay?
Payment terms are confirmed by the organiser, Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea, together with your booking.
When are the 2027 dates?
They are not published yet. Leave your e-mail in the form and you'll get them when they are confirmed.
Enquiry
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Send me your date and a few details. I reply by e-mail with free places and prices. Nothing is binding until you confirm with the organiser.
- Send the form below with your preferred date.
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- You confirm your place and the payment terms with the organiser, Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea.
The safari is organised by Mohamed of Paradise Kitesurf Red Sea. I've known him for years and we work together.