7 Bft KiteHouse Somabay
7 Bft KiteHouse Somabay
4.5
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
Sunday
8:15 AM - 6:00 PM
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Welcome to the 7 Bft KiteHouse in Somabay, Egypt. Somabay is one of the best spots in the world for kitesurfing. Our spectacular bay offers fantastic flat water conditions and pristine sandy beaches, coupled with perfect side shore winds from 4 to 8 Bft all year round. The 7 Bft KiteHouse is equipped with the newest equipment by kite surfing leaders, which are all available for rent. From boards, kites and accessories, you don’t need to bring your own. Or perhaps you’d just like to try out a new technology, the latest kite model or something new, we’re here to set you up with only the best equipment. Of course, if you do bring your own gear, we have storage space for your equipment! Learn to kite surf or improve your technique the easier and safer way under the guidance of our expert training team. As a complete kitesurfing teaching and testing centre with state of the art equipment for teaching and hire, the 7 Bft KiteHouse caters for both professionals and beginners alike.
Soma Bay, Egypt
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2023
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LaBraise
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Solo
Great welcome, very serious school. Top gear. I finally got a level check, and a licence (3 other schools did not do it before...). Super tips, very very nice people from desk, to coaches beach and rental staff. Best spot with only sand, good weather, and rescue boat if needed. Will definitely go back ! Blue skies !
Written 14 November 2023
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Izzie
3 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
Thank you for a wonderful experience! This was my second kite course and I enjoyed everything about it. I took a private messing with Mandu, who was a perfekt teacher! Awesome, friendly and always helpful staff, good knowledge, good material, really nice kite station with good food and many chilling spots, a beautiful beach and amazing water, which is really shallow so it’s perfekt to learn. The wind is good and we could kite every day. Really special is the tobia island, which is 5k in the sea and when you“re a good kiter already you can go as a downwind trip, otherwise with a free shuttle boat. All in all a perfect holiday with a lot of sore muscles! See ya next year!
Written 11 November 2023
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Daniela
Richterswil, Switzerland3 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
I had a wonderful time! I came as a total beginner, Omda, gave me a perfect introduction to kitesurfing with a lot of calm, competence, patience and humor. He was the perfect coach for me! Perfect place for all beginners, everyone very nice and helpful, great house, setting and restaurant! I will come again!
Written 17 October 2023
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Jan Ř
1 contribution
Oct 2023 • Solo
Hello guys, there was a best time of my life! There is guy on recepction Armir is really good guy will take care of it. And you can choose private coach Youssef , he is the best coach over there. Enjoy it
Written 7 October 2023
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stothesk8er
3 contributions
Sep 2023 • Solo
Came to Somabay without any experience kiteboarding at all. Could easily book a course for beginners at the kitehouse for the next day. Had a great instructor, Shaban. Was standing on the board on my second course day.
The whole team was very friendly and helpful. Even after completing the course, I still got tipps on how to improve, whilst I was riding on my own.
Punctual shuttle bus to the Breakers hotel.
Would recommend to any beginners looking to learn kiteboarding.
The whole team was very friendly and helpful. Even after completing the course, I still got tipps on how to improve, whilst I was riding on my own.
Punctual shuttle bus to the Breakers hotel.
Would recommend to any beginners looking to learn kiteboarding.
Written 24 September 2023
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Karl S
1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Family
It is such a nice place with a very relaxed atmosphere. Beginners are always welcome and there is enough space on the water for everyone. If you ask the instructors for the right kitesize they always are happy to help. The offered food is really tasty and you can have your meal directly on the beach. They also offer a downwindtrip to Tobia island which is an awsome expirience! Hope to travel there again soon :-)
Written 13 September 2023
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Nils K
Hamburg, Germany1 contribution
Aug 2023 • Solo
Preparing your stay is made easy by excellent and quick communication by mail with the front office.
When you arrive, you will be guided by the reception and introduced to the whole facility.
The kitehouse has it all.
Bar, Shower, Storage, Rental, chillarea, SUP, Swimming, Snorkeling
You can easily spend you relaxed day without kiting.
Everyone is really helpfull and friendly.
It makes no difference if you are a bunch of dudes with your own stuff or an advanced female rider.
The mood is relaxed but in a very professional surrounding.
Beachhelpers and rescue boat are really a gift for everyone wanting to hit the water.
The kites are all Core with a max of 2y old. Mainly XR and Nexus.
Sure, the one or the other is well used, but you will get a nearly brandnew the next time you need.
The boards are all good boards in all length and shapes with good boards bindings.
You will have a shuttle bus going to the Breakers Hotel every half an hour.
All other hotels will be served on request without any hassle.
You can attend downwinders to Tobia Island with rescue service, food and drink for a very reasonable price when conditions are right.
When you arrive, you will be guided by the reception and introduced to the whole facility.
The kitehouse has it all.
Bar, Shower, Storage, Rental, chillarea, SUP, Swimming, Snorkeling
You can easily spend you relaxed day without kiting.
Everyone is really helpfull and friendly.
It makes no difference if you are a bunch of dudes with your own stuff or an advanced female rider.
The mood is relaxed but in a very professional surrounding.
Beachhelpers and rescue boat are really a gift for everyone wanting to hit the water.
The kites are all Core with a max of 2y old. Mainly XR and Nexus.
Sure, the one or the other is well used, but you will get a nearly brandnew the next time you need.
The boards are all good boards in all length and shapes with good boards bindings.
You will have a shuttle bus going to the Breakers Hotel every half an hour.
All other hotels will be served on request without any hassle.
You can attend downwinders to Tobia Island with rescue service, food and drink for a very reasonable price when conditions are right.
Written 30 August 2023
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julian S
Welver2 contributions
Aug 2023 • Solo
**Review for Kitehouse Somabay**
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From the moment I stepped into Kitehouse Somabay, I was welcomed with professionalism and warmth. A special shoutout to Ashraf, who proved to be an exceptional wing foil trainer. His patience and expertise truly made the learning experience memorable.
The facility itself is pristine. Cleanliness was apparent in every corner, and the scenic views of the spot added a sense of serenity to the whole experience. And let's not forget the food! Every meal served was simply perfect, combining taste with presentation in the most delightful way.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a perfect getaway with top-notch wing foiling training!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
From the moment I stepped into Kitehouse Somabay, I was welcomed with professionalism and warmth. A special shoutout to Ashraf, who proved to be an exceptional wing foil trainer. His patience and expertise truly made the learning experience memorable.
The facility itself is pristine. Cleanliness was apparent in every corner, and the scenic views of the spot added a sense of serenity to the whole experience. And let's not forget the food! Every meal served was simply perfect, combining taste with presentation in the most delightful way.
Highly recommended for anyone seeking a perfect getaway with top-notch wing foiling training!
Written 22 August 2023
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Geoffpratt77
Sonning on Thames, UK4 contributions
Aug 2023
Just finished six fabulous days of kiting at Kitehouse. Enjoyed six wind days out of six, four of which on a 7m kite. The set up is great for my not-so-advanced level, with wide open spaces, easy access to the water and a flat, protected bay. It is an offshore wind but with two very attentive rescue boats always in action I felt safer than at most other kite spots. I got exactly what I came for which was many hours on the water to practice and build my confidence on the board. They have loads of kit available for rental so I was always able to have my choice of kite and board size. Great hang out spot between sessions too with quality food, bar, coffee loads of comfortable seating and some family friendly beach activities for non-kiters. If there had been a non-wind day, there is transport to snorkel at one of the best house reefs in Egypt less than 4km away.
Written 20 August 2023
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Stephan A
5 contributions
Aug 2023
I had the pleasure of spending a week at the 7BFT Kitehouse in Soma Bay for a kitesurfing course and I can highly recommend it! The equipment was top notch, the spot was perfect with not too many people and the wind allowed me to kite every day. The staff was very attentive and the courses were very well structured with clear explanations from the instructors, especially Shaban. Elfi at the reception was very helpful and accommodating. There is a shuttle every 30 minutes to the nearby hotels. The only thing to note is that the club is mostly visited by German people, although other nationalities are welcome.
I highly recommend this club to anyone who wants to learn or practice kite surfing in a beautiful and relaxing environment. Thank you 7BFT for this amazing week!
I highly recommend this club to anyone who wants to learn or practice kite surfing in a beautiful and relaxing environment. Thank you 7BFT for this amazing week!
Written 15 August 2023
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david s
1 contribution
Hi, I am looking at coming out during the last week of March next year. Could you please give a guide to the wind conditions, wind strength, duration and possibility on no wind days.
Thank you.
DagmarMF
Soma Bay, Egypt
Hi David,
thank you very much for your message and SORRY for the late reply. It seems there was a problem in the notifications.
Unfortunately I can't copy the wind statistic into this answer (TripAdvisor does not allow it), but you can find it on our website kitehouse (minus) somabay (dot) c o m.
If you need any additional information please contact us by email to avoid any further delays.
THANK YOU
Your 7 Bft KiteHouse Team
Monica F
Parma, Italy52 contributions
Buongiorno!
In agosto c’è vento per praticare kite?
Grazie mille
Monica
DagmarMF
Soma Bay, Egypt
Dear Monica,
thank you very much for your request. Unfortunately I don't speak and write Italian, but I hope it's ok in English!
Yes, there is definitely enough wind in August to kitesurf. If you send us your email address, we can forward the wind statistics of the last couple of years for your information. Please contact 7bft (at) somabay (dot) c o m. Sorry for the way of writing the address, but Tripadvisor normally does not allow to post addresses :-)
Hope to see you soon!
Your 7 Bft KiteHouse Team
Marija030190
Belgrade, Serbia1 contribution
How many cost for exemple 1 lessons of kitesurfing
DagmarMF
Soma Bay, Egypt
Hi Marija,
- the usual courses (beginners / intermediate / advanced) with 2 - 4 students per instructor and 6 - 8 hours (2 days) are Euro 280,00 per person.
- refresher course (3 - 4 hours / 1 day) with 2 - 4 students per instructor is Euro 140,00 per person
- one-to-one coaching incl. equipment is Euro 89,00 / excl. equipment Euro 69,00 per hour
For more details please see w w w (dot) kitehouse-somabay (dot) c o m
Best regards
Dagmar Fritz
Marija030190
Belgrade, Serbia1 contribution
How many cost for exemple 1 lessons of kitesurfing
Adèle H
Bonn, Germany34 contributions
Inclusive kite hire/ helmet/ Life jacket etc.
Hi! I'm curious what the wind is like mostly in November. Thanks in advance.
DagmarMF
Soma Bay, Egypt
Hi Floor!
in average on 75 % of the days they have more than 4 Bft in November. For more information please check the website of the 7 Bft KiteHouse. On the homepage you will find the wind statistic. Sorry, can't copy any pictures here.
I hope this information helps!
Dagmar F.