Surfari Kenya - 2025
The ultimate international medical conference & kitesurf adventure
Date:
January 24th - 31th, 2025 (8 days)
Location:
Mombassa , Kenya (start- and end point)
Target audience:
International medical specialists and general practitioners who like sharing their expertise and network with other doctors. In addition, this trip is best suited for doctors with a passion for nature, adventure and kitesurfing. Kitesurf level: from beginner to 'pro'.
Destination:
Our destination of choice is the enchanting country of Kenya, where we embark on a thrilling adventure known as a 'surfari.' This unique journey combines the exhilaration of kite downwinders with the allure of a road trip along the captivating east coast of Kenya, spanning from the north to the south. Our accommodations range from cozy beachfront villas to coastal hotels, carefully selected to strike the perfect balance between daily conference sessions and ample leisure time for kite surfing. We work with local partners, ensuring that we unearth the hidden gems of this coastal paradise. Together, we delve into the rich culture and stunning landscapes of Kenya, creating memories that will last a lifetime.
Timing:
Avoid our long, cold and wet winter by joining us from January 24th to January 31st, 2025. With a wind chance of >90% in January, our conference date is the perfect period to go to Kenya. The average air temperature is 30 degrees, and the water temperature around 26 degrees, so you can leave your wetsuit at home and bring your boardshort or bikini!
Process:
Participants will be personally invited to this conference. A participant in this continued education course, will commit to the objectives of the congress and will engage pro-actively. This participation could have the form of a substantive contribution that is relevant to the group and/or the local doctors. In this process you will be guided by psychiatrist Niels Tinga, who is chairman of our scientific committee.
Registration:
If you are interested in participating in our conference, you can indicate this via the registration form below.
Accreditation:
With this continued education course you will earn between 18 and 21 CME-points.
All-in conference:
This continued education course is designed in such a way that the participants do not have to think about anything. Let yourself be pampered with delicious chef dinners and local treats, meet like minded doctors, enjoy spectacular scenery and kitesurf on the best spots ever.
Included is:
- Conference (18 - 21 CME points)
- Accommodation (7 nights )
- All diners, lunches and breakfasts by private chef
- Drinks*
- Professional staff
- Full guided kite trips and down-winders
- Kitesurf guidance for beginners
- Farewell BBQ- and party night
- Transfers
- Event lycra
Optional is:
- Kitesurf lessons
- Single room upgrade
- Safari extension
Excluded is:
- Flight to Kenya
- Kitesurf gear
- Personal expenses
- Extra drinks
- Visum
- Vaccinations (if applicable)
- Any insurance (cancellation, travel. etc.)
- Tips
Cost participation:
- All-in conference: €3.150
* Alcoholic drinks limited available
Participate
in 3 steps
1Register
Please fill in the below registraion form.
2Select option
Select your participation option. With or without lessons.
3Pay
Complete your registration by paying fast and easy.
Registration Surfari Kenya
January 24th - 31st, 2025
Name *Email *Mobile phone *Select...Yes, I want to register for: *Select an optionHow did you hear about Kite Doctors *Select an optionI'm a doctor and my specialty is ... *Please indicate what kind of physician you areWatersport *Select an optionOther doctorPlease provide name of doctor you think would be also interested in our Kenya conferenceQuestions, suggestions and extra infoConference, downwinder & roadtrip
Program and itinerary *
Day 1 - Friday, January 24th, 2025
- Arrival at Mombasa airport
- Bus transfer to Diani '45min' with snacks and drinks
- Check in at accomodation, welcome drink
- Lunch in villa & briefing from the guides
- Afternoon kitesurf session at the villa
- Dinner at the villa
Day 2 - Saturday, January 25th, 2025
- Breakfast
- Conference with coffee, tea and home made snacks
- Lunch at the villa
- Prepare for a downwinder from villa to pallet bar & restaurant
- Participants not 'downwinder ready' will join the bus and kite on the end spot
- Drive back to villa '20min'
- Dinner in villa
Day 3 - Sunday, January 26th, 2025
- Breakfast
- Conference with coffee, tea and home made snacks
- Lunch at the villa
- Prepare for bus & boat ride to Funzi Island '45min'
- Lunch in the village around 1pm
- Afternoon kitesurf session on island with sunset
- Boat & bus ride back to the villa
- Dinner at the villa
Day 4 - Monday, January 27th, 2025
- Breakfast
- Conference with coffee, tea and home made snacks
- Lunch in villa
- Prepare for downwinder or bus ride to Gazi Sandbank
- Kite up to sunset with snacks and drinks
- Walk through the mangroves
- Bus ride '30min'
- Dinner in villa
Day 5 - Tuesday, January 28th, 2025
- Breakfast
- Conference with coffee, tea and home made snacks
- Lunch in villa
- For the non students, bus ride to Kongo Delta for a downwinder
- For the students, teaching on a calm spot 'Galu' where the downwinders arrive
- Prepare kites and baggage for day after transfer to Kilifi
- Dinner bbq at villa
Day 6 - Wednesday, January 29th, 2025
- Breakfast
- Conference with coffee, tea and home made snacks
- Lunch & prepare to go to Kilifi '2H drive'
- Afternoon kiteboarding at kiteclub
- Dinner at kiteclub
- Kite gear can be left in kiteclub
- Small ride back to hotel '10min'
- Check in at hotel
Day 7 - Thursday, January 30th, 2025
- Breakfast
- Conference with coffee, tea and home made snacks
- Free non motorized watersports on the creeck
- Bus ride '10min'
- Lunch in local restaurant
- Kitesurf session
- Dinner at kiteclub
- Bus ride '10min'
Day 8 - Friday, January 31st, 2025
- Breakfast with coffee, tea and home made snacks
- Prepare to leave to airport (7am)
- Bus ride to Mombasa airport '2hrs'.
*Please note that this itinerary is for reference only, and we may need to adjust it based on logistics, locations, and specific preferences of our group.
**Conference can take place in the morning and/or late afternoon.
END OF CONFERENCE AND START OF SAFARI
Day 1 - Saturday, February 1st, 2025
- Pickup from accomodation
- 4hrs drive to Tsavo East
- Check in at accomodation
- Lunch
- Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East
- Cozy evening at the lodge (wildlife view)
- Dinner
Day 2 - Sunday, February 2nd, 2025
- Early morning game drive within the sanctuary
- Breakfast
- Game drive in Tsavo East to Tsavo West
- Check in at accomodation
- Late Lunch
- Evening game drive in Tsavo West
- Cozy evening at the lodge
- Dinner
Day 3 - Monday, February 3rd, 2025
- Early morning game drive
- Breakfast
- Game drive in Tsavo West
- Lunch
- Drive towards Amboseli
- Amboseli Game Drive and Hotel
Day 4 - Monday, February 3rd, 2025
- Early morning departing airport
- Kiteboarding gear and personal items will be droped at the airport
- Check in and fly home for delegates leaving with TUI to Amsterdam
Funzi islands
Kongo Delta
Wave spot and start downwinder
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