1. AFRICAN KITE SAFARIS2.0
5 TRIPS
10 FULL DAYS
EXTREME
ADVENTURE
THE REASON WHY DEPARTURE DATES LIMITED SPOTS
There is such a large January 8, 2012 To keep the safaris
variety of kite January 22, 2012 personal, only 7
beaches and wind February 5, 2012 spots are available
conditions in the February 19, 2012 per safari. These
region, that only March 4, 2012 spots WILL sell out.
local knowledge can People are already
get you wind almost booking spots NOW.
everday of your kite
holiday.
2. 2011/2012
THE KITE LIFE Definition:
Experiencing wind,
waves and
kitesurfing vibe in
WHICH AFRICAN PATH TO TAKE?
AFRICAN KITESURFING SAFARIS2.O FROM CAPE TOWN
Ten days of exploring 20+ kitesurfing spots starting from Cape Town...and to take it to the next level in
excitement, you get to do the most exciting sports we could find around Cape Town.
Cape Town is one of best kitesurfing other direction. In the evenings, you will stay
locations in the world, and by far the best in a mix of beach front accommodations to
kiteboarding location in South Africa. With local hostels, depending on the area we are
over 20 kiting spots in this part of South in.
Africa, there is a beach suitable for every Each morning, we pack up the
type of kiteboarder; from epic waves to Mercedes cruiser and head to our next kite
butter flat riding spots. Every year between beach. With wind blowing in your face we
November and March the world's will cruise down the famous South African
professional kitesurfers flock to Cape Town highways feeling the kite life. Once we get
to train. Cape Town is blessed with 5-6 to that spot of the day, you may join in our
days of wind per week for kiteboarding. FREE 2 hour small group kiteboard lesson.
Wind often starts around 11 am at 13-15 This is so you will advance as a kitesurfer
knots and steadily builds throughout the over your safari and go home with nothing
day to around 35 knots, allowing for but big ass smiles on your face. After the
whatever type of wind you want for kiteboard lessons if you chose to partake, Adrenaline Boosters
kiteboarding. you spend the rest of the day kitesurfing the To make your kiteboard vacation
to fabulous Cape Town even more
The safaris will focus on kitesurfing for waves or butter flat water, chilling, eating,
memorable, we have created
intermediate and advanced kiters, but will kiteboarding, relaxing and hopefully Adrenaline Boosters. Including but
also have a mega-mix of Adrenaline kiteboarding some more. Driving home not limited to skydiving, abseiling,
Boosters. afterwards, you will definitely fall asleep in shark cage-diving, a game
You will use Cape Town as a base The Kite Life stylin’ Mercedes and when you reserve and a township
experience for the mornings
camp, but you will go out for 2 or 3 days to open your eyes, you will be back to have a
before the wind starts. All
get the maximum amount of kitesurfing and few beers with our new found friends and included in the price.
Adrenaline Boosters, then head out in the swap kiteboarding stories.
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3. You will explore the kiteable spots from Paternoster to Mossel Bay -
indulging in culture and adventure sports to create great memories...
10 FULL days
of kitesurfing a
different spot each day
along with shark cage diving,
game reserve, township
experience and other insane
adventures for ONLY
1049 Euros
SUNSET SESSION ON DAY 2 IN LANGEBAAN
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4. All the maps have been researched, all the accommodations have been booked, all the
adrenaline boosting reservations have been made...you only need to show up,
leave reality behind and experience life as a professional athlete for 10 days...
SAFARI ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4
8am - Tandem 10am Morning 8am Big-5 Game 8am Drive to
skydiving near hike in nature Reserve Witsands.
Cape Town reserve.
1pm:6pm - Kiting 12pm:6pm -
1pm:5pm - Get 1pm:5pm - More in scenic Kitesurf on the
warmed up with fun kiting in mountain lakes flattest water you
a flat water kite Langebaan. will ever see.
session. Evening beers
Drive back and and sleep in Sleep in
Sleep in sleep in Table Table View. Witsands.
Langebaan. View.
SAFARI ITINERARY DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8
Sleep in...Spend 9am Drive to 9am Explore to 9am Shark cage
the morning Cape Agulhas. the southern diving near
enjoying the most point of Hermanus.
beauty of 1pm:5pm - Kiting Africa.
Witsands before the various 3pm: Cable park
another beaches in the 1pm:5pm - Trek freestyle training
afternoon of area. off-road to some or kiting in
insane kiting. of the remote but Strand.
Sleep in Cape windy lakes in
Sleep in Agulhas. the area. Sleep in Table
Witsands. View.
Sleep in Cape
Agulhas.
SAFARI ITINERARY DAY 9 DAY 10
Testimonial
9am Abseiling 9am Township Cape Town with The Kite Life
down stunning cultural which was an amazing
Table Mountain. experience. experience! Gabe is a really good
kite instructor, who gave me a lot
12pm:6pm - 12pm:6pm - of useful tips during the trip. We
Kiting around Downwinder from also went to some great spots that
Table View Dolphin Beach I would never have found myself,
to Doodles bar and we had good accommodation
Sleep in Table for some post
all the places. So yeah, very
View safari beers
recommendable :-)
Tobias Storm, Denmark
We will try to adhere to this itinerary as much as possible, but ultimately we are all about finding the best wind
Endorsement
I got to meet with Gabe from The Kite Life and a couple of their guests when i was back in my home country South Africa for few
weeks and was fortunate enough to tag along. I was super impressed with the professionalism and hospitable service that they
gave making sure that your stay is as comfortable and stress free as possible, even the price is a bargain for what you get;
definitely an all in one adventure where memories are priceless for what you pay. I highly recommend The Kite Life to my friends
and anyone wanting an adventure of a life time.
Clinton Bolton, professional kitesurfer
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5. DETAILS Price
Standard Package = 1049 Euros. This price includes daily
accommodations, complete transportation, full time coaching,
a shark cage dive, a visit to a game reserve and a cultural tour
of a township.
Massive Air Package = 1149 Euros. -Standard Package
PLUS Skydiving OR Abseiling.
Insane Air Package = 1229 Euros. Standard Package
PLUS Skydiving AND Abseiling - The ULTIMATE in adrenaline!
Departure Dates
January 8, 2012 January 22, 2012 February 5, 2012
February 19, 2012 March 4, 2012
Reservation
You have two options to reserve your spot on an African Kite Safari:
1) Give a 10% (non-refundable) deposit payable by pay pal, credit card or
wire transfer.
2) Email a copy of your confirmed flight reservation directly to The Kite Life.
Payment
Upon the start of the course, you have 36 hours to pay The Kite Life via
PayPal, credit card or cash the remainder of your balance. This is so you
can confirm we are a legitimate operation.
Group discount
Contact directly for details.
Accommodations
A mix of surf-lodges and guest houses for class and a social atmosphere.
All accommodations will be double occupancy rooms. We will be staying at
the following:
Table View: Salty Crax Surf Lodge - www.saltycrax.com
Cape Agulhas: Cape Agulhuas Backpackers & Kite Lodge -
www.capeagulhasbackpackers.com
Witsands: Barry’s Accommodations - www.witsand.co.za
Other accommodations at destinations where ever the wind takes us...
Why version 2.0?
The safaris are version 2.0 What is included
because in one kitesurfing Daily accommodations (based on double occupancy). daily transportation
holiday, you get to go to a game from 08:00 Day 1 until 20:00 Day 10. Daily two hour group lesson. All day
reserve, shark cage dive and kite tips. Shark cage diving. Game reserve visit. Township cultural
other adventure sports. All for experience. *PRIVATE ROOM UPGRADES AVAILABLE WITH PRIOR
just 1049 Euros! Kiters have NOTICE. *ABSEILING & SKYDIVING UPGRADES AVAILABLE.
already booked the first safari full
and are actively booking the
What is NOT included
following safaris...don’t wait until
Flights. Meals. Accommodation on night of Day 10.
it’s too late...
Kite gear, although we will have gear for hire(rent) if needed.
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6. Flights
Cape Town International Airport serves both domestic and international
flights. It is the second-largest airport in South Africa and serves as a major
gateway for travelers to the Cape region. Cape Town has direct flights to most
cities in South Africa as well as a number of international destinations. Flying
time is around 12 hours, but if you sleep on the overnight journey, you’ll be
bright-eyed and without jet lag on arrival; as the time difference from
somewhere like London is only 2 hours.
Visa
For stays of up to 90 days, visitors from Europe and the USA require only a
passport, which needs to be valid for at least another six months. Make sure
that at least two to three pages are left blank for official stamps as you may
By taking a safari with The Kite
otherwise be refused entry. A valid return ticket is required upon entry. If you
Life, you join a select few who
intend to stay longer than 90 days in South Africa, you can extend your Visa
simply want the best out of life.
up to another 90 days.
You are not scared to chase your
Safety passion of life and kitesurfing. We
South Africa's major cities have received much negative publicity about crime, have not set a rock bottom price
and while there is a high degree of media hype, it can still be a problem and on these safaris because we are
we would not be fulfilling our duty to make you aware of this. On the other not trying to get every single
hand, some people imply that to visit Cape Town will almost inevitably result in intermediate and advanced
you falling victim to crime. This is simply not true. According to the South kitesurfer to reserve a spot. This
African Police Service “Cape Town's crimes usually take place in suburban is an awesome product and we’ll
townships rather than in the more upscale urban areas where tourists visit. be damned if we let anyone have
Most of the Cape Town area’s violent crimes happen between people who it who hasn’t got the passion and
know one another..." guts to run with it. We want
doers, not buyers.
Health issues
Cape Town is clean and developed and you don't need to worry about You can reserve your African
contracting rare African diseases here. The water is drinkable (from the taps) Kitesurf Safaris 2.0 spot for only
and there is no risk of Malaria or similar diseases. It is not necessary to get 999 Euros. There are 25 spots
any special vaccinations. Medical services are of a relatively high standard available over the 5 departure
compared with other African cities. dates. You can reserve your spot
at www.thekitelife.com
Languages
While the most commonly spoken language in Cape Town is Afrikaans,
English is most commonly understood here. But, as English is only one of
South Africa’s 11 official languages, a strong vernacular has developed, and
English-speaking visitors might have a hard time recognizing some of the Without
words. But Cape Town is a friendly bunch of people, so if you’re totally passion you don't
confused, just ask and soon you’ll be speaking South African “now now”! have energy, without
energy you have
SIM cards nothing.
You can buy a sim card for your mobile phone at any supermarket or cell Donald Trump
phone shop for very cheap (one or two Euros). Almost every supermarket or
petrol station sells recharge vouchers to top up your phone.
Kite repair
Cape Town has several top-notch kite repair businesses. You can also get
parts and supplies for most major brands in Cape Town.
What to bring
Valid passport. Camera with plenty of memory. Personal medications. Travel
insurance is optional. Light jacket as evenings can be cool. Electrical adapter.
What NOT to bring
Unnecessary jewelry, watches, expensive belongings, etc.
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7. WHO IS THE CREATOR OF THE KITE LIFE?
This is the story of a businessman who sets out to kitesurf around the globe. Meet Gabe Webber, a hedge
fund economist who replaced a neat office routine with a life of adventure and adrenaline.
Dropping his safe job and home within only 3 weeks, Gabe is now living the dream many wish to reach – a life
dominated by wind and waves. Three years and four continents later, the IKO kiteboard instructor is living proof that
chasing your passion can be easy and highly rewarding.
Throughout the years as a clever and versatile traveling IKO instructor, Gabe carefully examined the kitesurf industry.
Using his economics background, he gathered research material and evaluated trends.
With a rapidly growing group of intermediate and advanced kitesurfers around the globe, Gabe’s decision to cater to
this specific target group opens new opportunities in kitesurf travel. His recently created company, The Kite Life, offers a
large variety of kite safaris - always off the beaten track and always with that extra kick of adrenaline.
The safaris are made for people who are, above all, interested in kiting unique spots with high caliber coaches, but who
also crave for a more adventurous and cultural experience.
Gabe Webber has gathered a large amount of expert kitesurf and travel knowledge, from cold big wave water in South
Africa to warm flat-water bays in the Caribbean.
After many adventures seeking for new spots, he is now ready to share this knowledge with you. That is what The Kite
Life is all about – joining the true kitesurf lifestyle and indulging in adrenaline and culture on a daily basis.
(Written by Alma Buchli)
Personifying
THE KITE Embarrassing Kite Moment
LIFE... One day I showed up to kite at my local
beach on St.Croix in the Virgin Islands
and there were several pro’s there to
ride. I wanted to show off so bad that I
tried a trick I had been working on and
ripped my board shorts right down
middle! Good thing the photographers
weren’t snapping me that day.
Me...Gabe Webber
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expectations. • Mega-kiteloops on windy days
• Techinical transitions
• Kiting waves that are way too big
Testimonial
Gabe is a truly excellent, knowledgeable and helpful instructor who I will always thank for properly introducing me to
kiteboarding -- an adventure which started back in Costa Rica. He's patient, chill, extremely well-traveled (with lots of
stories and advice) and a great guy to have a drink with after a long day on the water. One and a half years later I've
kited on 5 continents! Eric Schute - New York City
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