Kite Week Hamata
Kite-Week Hamata is perfect for beginners, but also for advanced kiteboarders who want to improve their kite-skills in wind-protected Hamata.
- Beginner
- Advanced
General info
Come with us on a kite week of superlatives. In cooperation with the kite school Kitesurfing.at and the Kite Village you will find summer again in December. Look forward to sun, beach and especially lots of wind! Together with you and the Kitesurfing.at team we enjoy Caribbean blue water, wind safety and good food. We show you Hamata through our eyes!
Travel period
09.11.2024 - 16.11.2024
16.11.2024 - 23.11.2024
07.12.2024 - 14.12.2024
Seasons
Winter
Number of participants
maximum 12 participants
Skill levels
As a beginner you've never surfed before or maybe you've only had a taster course. Here you will be brought on the board from the beginning.
You can already call yourself advanced if you already have solid basic knowledge.
Services & Prices
Look forward to a week full of kiting and nice people - at the Kite-Week you can either only the camp book, or the Complete package with travel & accommodation. Just let us know what you want.
Included services
With travel package: flight
With arrival package: transfer from/to Hurghada airport
With arrival package: accommodation in single or double room incl. half board
6 days basic course, intermediate course or advanced course
Complete kite equipment
Workshops
Additional services (Exclusive)
Visa for Egypt
Complete protection insurance
Material insurance via Kite Village: € 35,- (to be paid on spot)
Prices
Reisepreis ab € 1250
Price Camp - Only € from € 1250
Price with travel & accommodation € from € 2099
Accommodation& Catering
Welcome to this wonderful hotel, which is a true paradise for kiters! This is newly opened since 2022 and is located no 2 minutes from the kite spot removed.
The bungalows offer first-class facilities to make your stay as pleasant as possible. Each bungalow has a modern shower and a private toilet to provide you with comfort and privacy. On warm days, the air conditioning ensures a pleasant room temperature while you relax in the cozy ambience.
Enjoy entertainment and relaxation with a flat-screen TV, which is available in every bungalow. A hairdryer is also available so you can freshen up effortlessly. And for your convenience, there's also a refrigerator to keep your drinks and snacks cool.
In our recently opened reception you can enjoy our Lobby bar relax and enjoy refreshing drinks. In addition, you can enjoy entertaining leisure activities such as Air field hockey, Table tennis, billiards and Table soccer at your disposal. There is something for everyone here to make the time between kite sessions or exploration tours full of joy.
Room types
A total of 50 bungalows await you here, which can be used as single room, Double rooms, or if necessary also as a cozy 3-bed room can be used.
For Families the hotel offers 6 specially designed rooms with a convenient pass-through door that allows you to expand the space for your loved ones while still maintaining the necessary privacy. A perfect retreat for shared adventures and memories.
The bungalows are the ideal place to enjoy the beauty of nature and experience modern comfort at the same time. Experience a unique combination of relaxation and outdoor adventure and be enchanted by the beauty of our resort and its surroundings. We look forward to welcoming you to our well-equipped bungalows and providing you with an unforgettable time.
The crowning glory of this perfect retreat is the private terraceFrom there you can enjoy a magical view of our picturesque kite lagoon in the morning. Take this opportunity to check out the prevailing wind conditions and prepare for an exciting kiteboarding adventure.
single room
Double rooms
3-bed room
Family rooms
Catering
Enjoy a culinary experience with a breathtaking sea view in our brand new Restaurant. Here we offer a delicious Breakfast and Dinner that will pamper you with variety. The relaxed atmosphere and the picturesque view make every meal an unforgettable pleasure.
Equipment
During your Kite-Week you will get the complete equipment on site.
Destination
& Arrival
Hamata is a picturesque coastal village in Egypt, located on the Red Sea coast in the southern part of the country.
Interesting spots/trails
The Kite lagoon in the middle of a spectacular nature reserve is a true oasis of beauty and kitesurfer's dream! With a size of about 2 by 3 kilometers, our lagoon offers the ideal playground for kitesurfers of all levels.
Our lagoon offers its own Training Zone, which is perfect for beginners to safely learn the first steps in kitesurfing.
For experienced kiters, the lagoon offers the possibility of riding over the outer reef even at high tide and in deep water small swell waves to enjoy.
Travel options
From Vienna it goes each Saturday to Hurghada and back.
We recommend, depending on availability, a flight to Marsa Alam, as the transfer from the airport to Hamata is not quite 2 hours.
Of course you can get more detailed information from us at RETTER Sports!
Airplane
Transfer from Hurghada (about 4,5 hours/route)
Insider tips
Those who want to be enchanted by the natural scenery is the gorgeous Mangrove forest upwind from our lagoon a real jewel. But be warned, kiting in the mangrove forest is strictly prohibited, as it is a valuable nature reserve that must be preserved.
Packing list
For a kiteboarding vacation in Hamata, there are a few things you should definitely put on your packing list. Here are some of our recommendations:
Sunglasses
Sunscreen with high sun protection factor
Sun hat or cap
Lightweight, breathable clothing for hot days
Long sleeve shirt and light pants for protection from sun and wind
Possibly a light raincoat or windbreaker
Comfortable shoes or flip flops for outside the water
Passport and visa (please inform us in advance about the entry requirements)
Insurance documents (health insurance, travel insurance, etc.)
Cash or credit card (ATMs may not be available everywhere)
Any required medication in sufficient quantity
Painkillers, plasters, disinfectants, bandages
Beach towel
Drinking bottle
Program
From basic course to jump training - with us you will find a tailor-made course offer suitable for every skill level.
Thanks to the optimal laboratory conditions in Hamata you will achieve fast learning results. Your kite course will be tailored to your individual progress, without time pressure. So you can learn and develop at your own pace. We provide a perfect balance between supervision and independent practice on the water.
A special highlight of our courses are the spot guidings. On our school trips we accompany you to the best kite spots on site. We are not only well acquainted with the locals, but also feel like one big family - from the dishwasher to the founder and camp manager. This gives our school trips a family atmosphere, so that you can feel at home in Hamata.
Tips & Info
We recommend for this trip a Travel insurance with cancellation protectionso that you are on the safe side if something should happen before or during the trip.
Just click here to see all the travel insurance information.