Kitesurfer gliding over the turquoise lagoon at Michamvi, Zanzibar
Kitesurf school · Michamvi

Learn to fly over the Indian Ocean

A friendly kitesurfing school and watersports centre on the flat shallow lagoon of Michamvi. Book a lesson, hire your gear and ride some of the best kite water in the world.

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Allgear included
IKOstyle instructors
All yearwind seasons
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Our courses

From first taster to full send

Group and private kitesurfing lessons, taster sessions and rental, always with certified instructors and all the gear you need included.

Kite in the air over the oceanBeginner

Discover Kitesurfing

A short taster session for total beginners, safe on the shallow flat water of Michamvi lagoon. You will fly a training kite, learn the basics of wind and safety and feel the pull for the first time.

Taster · 1–2hEnquire
Beginner kite lesson on the beachMost popular

Beginner Course

The full IKO-style beginner course spread over a few days, from kite control and body dragging to your very first rides. By the end you will be riding across the lagoon on your own.

3–4 daysBook
Rider carving on flat turquoise waterProgress

Advanced & Refresher

Progress to jumps, transitions and unhooked tricks with a coach reading every move. Perfect too if you just need to brush up after time off the water.

Per sessionReserve
Kitesurfer jumping over wavesFastest way

Private Lessons

One-to-one coaching at your own pace, the fastest way to learn with your own instructor and gear. Every minute of the session is yours, from first flight to advanced riding.

1-on-1Book
Kite gear and boards on the beachFamily

Kids & Groups

Lessons designed for kids and groups of friends, kept small so everyone gets real coaching time. All the safety kit is included and the vibe stays fun and relaxed.

Small groupsEnquire
Beach and ocean at sunsetIndependent

Board & Kite Rental

Fully equipped rental and secure storage for independent riders who already know the ropes. Grab a kite, a board and hit the lagoon whenever the wind is on.

Hourly · dailyGet a quote
A kite day

From first message to riding the lagoon

No stress and no guessing. Here is how a lesson day with us runs.

1
Message

Say hello

Send us a WhatsApp with your dates and your level. We check the wind forecast and set a time for your first session.

2
Gear

Get fitted out

At the centre we set you up with a harness, helmet, impact vest, board and the right size kite for the day's wind.

3
Theory

Safety & theory

A quick, clear briefing on wind, the safety systems and the wind window, so you know exactly what to do before you touch the water.

4
Water

On the water

Out on the shallow flat lagoon with your instructor beside you, building from kite control to body dragging and your first rides.

5
Debrief

Debrief & next steps

Back on the beach we talk through what went well, what to work on and plan your next session so you keep progressing.

Why ride with us

The right spot, the right coaching, all the gear

IKO-style instructors

Certified, patient instructors who get you riding safely and fast, whatever your starting point.

Flat shallow lagoon

Michamvi's shallow flat water is one of the best places in the world to learn to kitesurf.

All gear included

Kites, boards, harness, helmet and impact vest, all in your size and ready to go.

Wind all season

Reliable trade winds in the Kaskazi and Kusi seasons, with lessons running year round.

Michamvi beach, Zanzibar
Michamvi, ZanzibarOn the flat-water lagoon
Based in Michamvi

Right on the lagoon

You will find Dongwe Sport on the Michamvi peninsula, on the shallow flat-water side that kitesurfers travel across the world for. Wherever you are staying on the east coast, it is an easy hop to reach us.

  • Right on the flat shallow lagoon
  • Storage, showers and a place to relax
  • English and Kiswahili speaking instructors
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Riders say

First rides they still talk about

★★★★★

“I went from never touching a kite to riding on my own in three days. The lagoon is perfect and my instructor was so calm and patient.”

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Laura P.Beginner course
★★★★★

“Booked private lessons to work on my jumps. Great coaching, top gear and the flat water made everything click. Highly recommend.”

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Marco B.Private lessons
★★★★★

“Brought the kids for a group lesson and they loved every minute. Safety was clearly the priority and all the gear was included.”

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Sophie K.Kids & groups

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Good to know

Before you book

None at all. Our Discover session and Beginner course are built for people who have never flown a kite. We start from the very basics on land and shallow water.

Most people are riding on their own after the three to four day beginner course. Private lessons often get you there faster, and everyone progresses at their own pace.

Yes. We teach on a shallow flat lagoon with an instructor beside you, modern safety systems on every kite and a helmet and impact vest included. Safety comes before everything.

Michamvi has two reliable trade wind seasons, Kaskazi and Kusi, so there is good wind for most of the year. Message us and we will tell you what the wind is doing on your dates.

The easiest way is WhatsApp. Tell us your dates and your level and we will confirm availability, the wind outlook and the exact price.

Ready to get on the water?

Tell us your dates and your level. We will check the wind and get you booked in. No deposit needed to ask.

Message us on WhatsApp Or call +255 773 612 322