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KITE PARADISE AT MAKANI BEACH CLUB
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El Gouna is probably one of the most popular kite spots in the world. This man-made resort on the Red Sea is somehow different from all our other holiday destinations. It’s a bit artificial, a bit Egyptian, yet still authentic. Sounds strange? It is indeed, but in the best way!
For many, El Gouna offers the ultimate kite life with a huge selection of nice hotels, lovely restaurants and bars, and all just a short distance away.
El Gouna attracts a lot of kitesurfers spread between several kite centres that provide the official launch spots. Some centres are designed for mass tourism, where others are smaller and have a higher demand.
It took us time to finally find what we wanted, and the Makani Beach Club offers the exclusivity and high quality we were looking for that is unique to El Gouna.
If you’re new to kitesurfing and want to learn in a nice area suitable for your needs, then El Gouna is a great option. You can find more beginner information on our kitesurfing learning page.
Allow us to introduce you to El Gouna and the kite trips and hotels we recommend!
For many, El Gouna offers the ultimate kite life with a huge selection of nice hotels, lovely restaurants and bars, and all just a short distance away.
El Gouna attracts a lot of kitesurfers spread between several kite centres that provide the official launch spots. Some centres are designed for mass tourism, where others are smaller and have a higher demand.
It took us time to finally find what we wanted, and the Makani Beach Club offers the exclusivity and high quality we were looking for that is unique to El Gouna.
If you’re new to kitesurfing and want to learn in a nice area suitable for your needs, then El Gouna is a great option. You can find more beginner information on our kitesurfing learning page.
Allow us to introduce you to El Gouna and the kite trips and hotels we recommend!
What you get
- Huge shallow kite area with turquoise water
- Only 4 hours flight from Northern Europe
- 10 km long sandy beach
- Various hotels in El Gouna to suit every need
- Many international restaurants and bars
- Large selection of different sports
- All year summer temperatures
- Destination for single travellers, couples, family
- Urlaubsziel für Alleinreisende, Paare und Familien
Marci, Center Manager
"Kiting couldn't be better - flat, turquoise water for all kite levels right from the centre! Besides kiting, we also enjoy healthy food, fitness and yoga here. So it's all in line with the motto "Healthy Lifestyle"!"
Kitespot & Kiteschool
The El Gouna kite spot is perfect for beginners due to its large area of standing depth, as well as the stable wind direction. With fine sand and more than 70% of days with wind per year, El Gouna will be an unforgettable holiday.
The shallow lagoon at Makani Beach Club offers endless space on the water for kitesurfing. There are no rocks, reefs or any kind of obstruction making it one of the best dream spots to learn to kite!
If you are a kite beginner and would like to find out in advance what to expect in your first lesson, you’re welcome to visit our kitesurfing lessons page for more information.
KITESCHOOL
The Makani Beach Club sits next to the turquoise lagoon of the Red Sea and is located on the Northern beach of El Gouna. It’s only a few minutes by tuk-tuk from the hotels and the marina and the Club offer:
- VDWS licensed kite instructors
- The latest kite equipment from Duotone
- Enough space on the water: maximum of 50 kitesurfers
- Plenty of communal areas to relax and chat in
- Fitness centre right at the kitespot
- Restaurant and bar with numerous delicious treats (as well as healthy food options)
KITEWORLDWIDE PACKAGES IN EL GOUNA
Like many other KiteWorldWide destinations, we offer all-inclusive packages with no hidden costs for maximum holiday fun at El Gouna.
Our basic package is perfect for either non-kiters, or advanced and intermediate kitesurfers with their own equipment as it includes everything aside from the lessons and equipment rental.
Attention: Due to the extremely reduced package prices, there are no refunds of costs for the rental equipment or courses in the case of unsuitable weather conditions (too much or too less wind).
Included services for all Kite packages
- Accommodation as booked
- Kite services as booked
- Kitesurf equipment for your stay
- Airport transfer
Free SUP Rental
12 h small group kite courseHOTELS IN EL GOUNA
If you spend the whole day on the water kiting, you’ll need a soft bed to relax and sleep in! We reviewed all the hotels, searching hard to put together the coolest kite accommodation in El Gouna for you.
The stylish adults only 4-star Three Corners Ocean View Hotel, with its 153 spacious rooms, is still cozy enough that you won't get lost on your way to the breakfast buffet. As an adult hotel, all guests here are at least 16 years old.
Built on the shores of a lagoon, The Three Corners Rihana Resort is a Nubian-style architectural masterpiece. The individual buildings are grouped in the magnificent garden, with the typical domes and arches and designed in the magnificent colors of the sunset.
The stylish adults only 4-star Three Corners Ocean View Hotel, with its 153 spacious rooms, is still cozy enough that you won't get lost on your way to the breakfast buffet. As an adult hotel, all guests here are at least 16 years old.
Built on the shores of a lagoon, The Three Corners Rihana Resort is a Nubian-style architectural masterpiece. The individual buildings are grouped in the magnificent garden, with the typical domes and arches and designed in the magnificent colors of the sunset.
CATERING
Breakfast is included at the Three Corners Ocean View.
At the Three Corners Rihanna are all meals included.
There are also many restaurants around the marina in El Gouna that are worth eating at!
ACTIVITIES AT MAKANI BEACH CLUB
For all of you who wish to do more than kitesurfing in El Gouna, we have some suggestions to take advantage of on offer at the Makani Beach Club:
PLAYGROUND YOGA
Playground Yoga (PLAY) trains strength and flexibility with yoga movements.SPINTONIC (SPIN)
The mix of spinning and toning is the ultimate workout for endurance and strength, perfect to allow you to stay out kiting even longer in the days to come.HOT IRON
This sports game is only for tough men and women. You’ll train your muscles with weights on the beach under the hot Egyptian sun. Jump in the water to cool off after.MASSAGE & WELLNESS
The Makani Beach Club offers the possibility to book a massage between your kite sessions. The experienced masseurs offer relaxation and sports massages from 20 to 90 minutes with a sea view included.NOT INCLUDED IN PACKAGE PRICE
If you or your non-kiting companion wants to do something other than kitesurfing then you can still stay active as El Gouna offers a lot of variety:
WAKEBOARDING
El Gouna’s wakeboard park will pull you over the water at high speed or you can fly through the air to practice new tricks. Sliders Cable Park has two large wakeboard facilities with one that rotates clockwise, and the other counter-clockwise so the experienced can try out new moves on the course.The park is also great for beginners as its small two-mast facility allows you to master your wakeboarding skills gently.
DIVING
El Gouna allows you to stay in your water element by diving into its depths, best experienced between June to September. There are many local dive spots including Bluff Point which has a crazy steep wall covered with large fan corals, and the caves are also really exciting.The wreck named Rosalie Moller comes recommended as a dive where you can explore the well preserved sunken ship complete with its intact bridge and engine room. East of El Gouna is Sha’ab El Erg, where you can also explore a beautiful coral garden.
The underwater views are best in the morning and with a bit of luck, you may even meet dolphins, crocodile fish, blue spotted rays, reef sharks and manta rays.
ROUND TRIPS
If you want to stay on land and explore the area, we recommend a desert safari by quad or camel, as well as a trip to Luxor or Cairo.
General information
ALL THE USEFUL THINGS TO KNOW AS YOU TRAVEL TO EL GOUNA, AND IF ANY ADDITIONAL QUESTIONS REGARDING YOUR TRIP PLEASE SHOUT LOUD!
You can obtain a visa at the Egyptian airport for €25 where the fee will be paid to the authorities. Your transfer driver will be available to help you if you have any further questions.
As a European resident, you need a passport that is valid for at least six months.
As a European resident, you need a passport that is valid for at least six months.
Duration:
Flights from northern Europe take about five hours
Flights from southern Europe take about four hours
The transfer from the airport to Seahorse Bay takes about 15 – 20 minutes
Airlines which fly to Hurghada:
Condor
TUIFly
and further airlines
the price varies between roughly 300 and up to 900€
Flights from northern Europe take about five hours
Flights from southern Europe take about four hours
The transfer from the airport to Seahorse Bay takes about 15 – 20 minutes
Airlines which fly to Hurghada:
Condor
TUIFly
and further airlines
the price varies between roughly 300 and up to 900€
Finally landed! With an airport transfer, you can easily get to your hotel. If you book through a tour operator like KiteWorldWide, the transfer is organised for you.
In Egypt, you can generally pay with Euros or Egyptian Pounds, as well as Visa and MasterCard. At the Makani Beach Club you can also pay by Euro, Egyptian Pound or credit card (Visa and Mastercard).
Here is a link for a currency converter: http://www.oanda.com/lang/de/currency/converter/
Here is a link for a currency converter: http://www.oanda.com/lang/de/currency/converter/
You will need about 20-30 € per day for food and drinks.
In Egypt you will find German plug systems (220 V).
A free Wi-Fi network is available in all accommodations.
A free Wi-Fi network is available in all accommodations.
- Passport
- Sunscreen (we recommend LSF30 and waterproof) and Aprés Sun Lotion
- Beach towel and Flip-Flops
- Light clothing (jumper, trousers for the evening)
- Kitesurf beginners, who will be likely to walk in the lagoon, should bring thin neoprene shoes
- For summer, boardshorts are enough. In Fall we recommend a shorty and in winter a full length wetsuit.
- Kite Equipment (for guests who have not booked a course or rental equipment)
In terms of kite sizes, you can usually use 8-12m in the main season.
Bigger kites in the wintermonths.
Bigger kites in the wintermonths.
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