cape town kite safaris

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THE REASON WHYThere is such a largevariety of kitebeaches and windconditions in the

region, that onlylocal knowledge canget you wind almosteverday of your kiteholiday.

DEPARTURE DATESJanuary 8, 2012January 22, 2012February 5, 2012February 19, 2012

March 4, 2012

LIMITED SPOTSTo keep the safarispersonal, only 7spots are availableper safari. These

spots WILL sell out.People are alreadybooking spots NOW.

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THE KITE LIFE

2011/2012

Definition:Experiencing wind,waves andkitesurfin vibe in

AFRICAN KITESURFING SAFARIS2.O FROM CAPE TOWNTen 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

locations in the world, and by far the best

kiteboarding location in South Africa. With

over 20 kiting spots in this part of South

Africa, there is a beach suitable for every

type of kiteboarder; from epic waves to

butter flat riding spots. Every year between

November and March the world's

professional kitesurfers flock to Cape Town

to train. Cape Town is blessed with 5-6

days of wind per week for kiteboarding.

Wind often starts around 11 am at 13-15

knots and steadily builds throughout the

day to around 35 knots, allowing for

whatever type of wind you want for

kiteboarding.

The safaris will focus on kitesurfing for

intermediate and advanced kiters, but will

also have a mega-mix of Adrenaline

Boosters.

You will use Cape Town as a basecamp, but you will go out for 2 or 3 days to

get the maximum amount of kitesurfing and

Adrenaline Boosters, then head out in the

other direction. In the evenings, you will stay

in a mix of beach front accommodations to

local hostels, depending on the area we are

in.

Each morning, we pack up the

Mercedes cruiser and head to our next kite

beach. With wind blowing in your face we

will cruise down the famous South African

highways feeling the kite life. Once we get

to that spot of the day, you may join in our

FREE 2 hour small group kiteboard lesson.

This is so you will advance as a kitesurfer

over your safari and go home with nothing

but big ass smiles on your face. After the

kiteboard lessons if you chose to partake,

you spend the rest of the day kitesurfing the

waves or butter flat water, chilling, eating,

kiteboarding, relaxing and hopefully

kiteboarding some more. Driving home

afterwards, you will definitely fall asleep in

The Kite Life stylin Mercedes and when youopen your eyes, you will be back to have a

few beers with our new found friends and

swap kiteboarding stories.

WHICH AFRICAN PATH TO TAKE?

Adrenaline BoostersTo make your kiteboard vacation

to fabulous Cape Town even more

memorable, we have created

Adrenaline Boosters. Including but

not limited to skydiving, abseiling,

shark cage-diving, a game

reserve and a townshipexperience for the mornings

before the wind starts.Allincluded in the price.
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SUNSET SESSION ON DAY 2 IN LANGEBAAN

You will explore the kiteable spots from Paternoster to Mossel Bay -

indulging in culture and adventure sports to create great memories...
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SAFARI ITINERARY DAY 5 DAY 6 DAY 7 DAY 8

Sleep in...Spendthe morning

enjoying the

beauty of

Witsands before

another

afternoon of

insane kiting.

Sleep in

Witsands.

9am Drive toCape Agulhas.

1pm:5pm - Kiting

the various

beaches in the

area.

Sleep in Cape

Agulhas.

9am Explore tothe southern

most point of

Africa.

1pm:5pm - Trek

off-road to some

of the remote but

windy lakes in

the area.

Sleep in Cape

Agulhas.

9am Shark cagediving near

Hermanus.

3pm: Cable park

freestyle training

or kiting in

Strand.

Sleep in Table

View.

SAFARI ITINERARY DAY 9 DAY 10

9am Abseiling

down stunning

Table Mountain.

12pm:6pm -

Kiting around

Table View

Sleep in TableView

9am Township

cultural

experience.

12pm:6pm -

Downwinder from

Dolphin Beach

to Doodles bar

for some postsafari beers

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 for10 days...

SAFARI ITINERARY DAY 1 DAY 2 DAY 3 DAY 4

8am - Tandem

skydiving near

Cape Town

1pm:5pm - Get

warmed up with

a flat water kite

session.

Sleep in

Langebaan.

10am Morning

hike in nature

reserve.

1pm:5pm - More

fun kiting in

Langebaan.

Drive back and

sleep in Table

View.

8am Big-5 Game

Reserve

1pm:6pm - Kiting

in scenic

mountain lakes

Evening beers

and sleep in

Table View.

8am Drive to

Witsands.

12pm:6pm -

Kitesurf on the

flattest water you

will ever see.

Sleep in

Witsands.

EndorsementI 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

We will try to adhere to this itinerary as much as possible, but ultimately we are all about finding the best wind

Testimonial

Cape Town with The Kite Life

which was an amazing

experience! Gabe is a really good

kite instructor, who gave me a lot

of useful tips during the trip. We

also went to some great spots that

I would never have found myself,

and we had good accommodation

all the places. So yeah, very

recommendable :-)Tobias Storm, Denmark
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DETAILS

Why version 2.0?

The safaris are version 2.0because in one kitesurfing

holiday, you get to go to a game

reserve, shark cage dive and

other adventure sports. All for

just 1049 Euros! Kiters have

already booked the first safari full

and are actively booking the

following safaris...dont wait until

its too late...

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 DatesJanuary 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.

PaymentUpon 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 discountContact directly for details.

AccommodationsA 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: Barrys Accommodations - www.witsand.co.za

Other accommodations at destinations where ever the wind takes us...

What is includedDaily accommodations (based on double occupancy). daily transportation

from 08:00 Day 1 until 20:00 Day 10. Daily two hour group lesson. All day

kite tips. Shark cage diving. Game reserve visit. Township cultural

experience. *PRIVATE ROOM UPGRADES AVAILABLE WITH PRIOR

NOTICE. *ABSEILING & SKYDIVING UPGRADES AVAILABLE.

What is NOT includedFlights. Meals. Accommodation on night of Day 10.

Kite gear, although we will have gear for hire(rent) if needed.
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By taking a safari with The Kite

Life, you join a select few who

simply want the best out of life.

You are not scared to chase your

passion of life and kitesurfing. We

have not set a rock bottom price

on these safaris because we are

not trying to get every singleintermediate and advanced

kitesurfer to reserve a spot. This

is an awesome product and well

be damned if we let anyone have

it who hasnt got the passion and

guts to run with it. We want

doers, not buyers.

You can reserve your African

Kitesurf Safaris 2.0 spot for only

999 Euros. There are 25 spots

available over the 5 departuredates. You can reserve your spot

at www.thekitelife.com

FlightsCape 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, youll be

bright-eyed and without jet lag on arrival; as the time difference from

somewhere like London is only 2 hours.

VisaFor 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

otherwise be refused entry. A valid return ticket is required upon entry. If you

intend to stay longer than 90 days in South Africa, you can extend your Visa

up to another 90 days.

SafetySouth Africa's major cities have received much negative publicity about crime,

and while there is a high degree of media hype, it can still be a problem and

we would not be fulfilling our duty to make you aware of this. On the otherhand, some people imply that to visit Cape Town will almost inevitably result in

you falling victim to crime. This is simply not true. According to the South

African Police Service Cape Town's crimes usually take place in suburban

townships rather than in the more upscale urban areas where tourists visit.

Most of the Cape Town areas violent crimes happen between people who

know one another..."

Health issuesCape Town is clean and developed and you don't need to worry about

contracting rare African diseases here. The water is drinkable (from the taps)

and there is no risk of Malaria or similar diseases. It is not necessary to get

any special vaccinations. Medical services are of a relatively high standardcompared with other African cities.

LanguagesWhile the most commonly spoken language in Cape Town is Afrikaans,

English is most commonly understood here. But, as English is only one of

South Africas 11 official languages, a strong vernacular has developed, and

English-speaking visitors might have a hard time recognizing some of the

words. But Cape Town is a friendly bunch of people, so if youre totally

confused, just ask and soon youll be speaking South African now now!

SIM cardsYou can buy a sim card for your mobile phone at any supermarket or cell

phone shop for very cheap (one or two Euros). Almost every supermarket orpetrol station sells recharge vouchers to top up your phone.

Kite repairCape Town has several top-notch kite repair businesses. You can also get

parts and supplies for most major brands in Cape Town.

What to bringValid passport. Camera with plenty of memory. Personal medications. Travel

insurance is optional. Light jacket as evenings can be cool. Electrical adapter.

What NOT to bringUnnecessary jewelry, watches, expensive belongings, etc.
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WHO IS THE CREATOR OF THE KITE LIFE?

The Kite Life promiseWhile on your kitesurfing safari with

us, the Kite Life Crew and I

personally promise to do

everything possible to exceed your

expectations.

Favorite Kite Beaches

Mancora, Peru

St.Croix, Virgin Islands

The Gorge, Oregon

Cape Town, S.A.

Favorite Tricks

Mega-kiteloops on windy days

Techinical transitions

Kiting waves that are way too big

Gabe Webber

5694 Mission Center Road, #372

San Diego, CA 90123

+1-561-922-6176

[email protected]

Embarrassing Kite Moment

One day I showed up to kite at my local

beach on St.Croix in the Virgin Islands

and there were several pros there to

ride. I wanted to show off so bad that I

tried a trick I had been working on andripped my board shorts right down

middle! Good thing the photographers

werent snapping me that day.

Me...Gabe Webber

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, Gabes 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)

TestimonialGabe 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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