dinner outside on DRAGOn on a kite safari at the Red Sea of Egypt
 
 

Kite Safari FAQ: Your Questions, Answered

Last updated October 25, 2026 · for the 2027 season

We go to great lengths to make sure your kite safari on Egypt's Red Sea is the most luxurious and stress-free kitesurfing holiday of your life—we take care of everything. This FAQ answers the questions guests ask us most about Dragonfly Kite Safaris and how our kite safaris work.

Deposit
50% confirms your booking; the balance is due six weeks before departure
Beginners
Learn with IKO-certified instructors in waist-deep, warm water
Getting there
Fly into Hurghada; we pick you up at the airport, and you're aboard DRAGON in about 15 minutes
Solo travelers
Share a two-bed room, or upgrade to your own
Group size
Limited to 26 guests to ensure maximum quality of service
Wind
Historically, 80% of days from May to October are kiteable
 

luxury pool time on DRAGON during a Dragonfly Kite Safari on Egypt's Red Sea

What’s included in the price of a 2027 Dragonfly kite safari?

NEW FOR 2027

  • Easter Week kite safari, 27 March–3 April

  • Professional photos for every guest, included in your kite safari

  • All-new 2027 Duotone rental equipment, through our exclusive Red Sea partnership with Duotone

CE QUI EST INCLUS :

  • 7 nights aboard DRAGON, our five-level mega-yacht, in a spacious double-occupancy room with air conditioning, mini-fridge, shower, and bathroom

  • Saturday evening departure, ensuring a full day of kiting on Sunday

  • Freshly prepared, healthy breakfast, lunch, and dinner, plus mid-morning and afternoon snacks on the beach

  • All drinks included: beer, wine, coffee, espresso, tea, water, soda, and natural juices

  • Un personnel professionnel et polyvalent sur l'eau, à la plage et à bord du yacht.

  • Four-person beach team always ready for launching, landing, and safety

  • Speedboat transfers to and from the beach every 30 minutes—kite when you want, as much as you want, sunrise to sunset

  • All your equipment prepared every day—arrive at the beach and go riding

  • Deluxe beach setup each day, with shade umbrellas, carpets, tables, lounge chairs, cooler, and harness and bar racks

  • Support zodiac, professionally staffed and on the water at all times

  • Fully supported downwinders of varying length and difficulty

  • Wakeboard, paddleboard, wake foiling et plongée en apnée

  • Professional photos for every guest

  • Ménage quotidien

  • Private transfers to and from Hurghada airport or your Hurghada hotel

  • Hurghada port and fuel fees

What’s not included in the price?

* Available for an additional charge

Un dépôt est-il exigé ?

Yes. A 50% deposit per guest confirms your booking. The remaining balance, plus the Marine Park Fee and any instructional course and rental equipment requests is due six weeks before departure. Extras added during the trip (additional lessons or rentals, merchandise, massage, staff tips) are paid in cash, in euros or US dollars, on the final day of the kite safari.

How many guests are on each kite safari?

Every kite safari is limited to 26 guests, to keep our service and style at their best on our 60-meter yacht, DRAGON.

How do I get to the yacht?

Fly into Hurghada (HRG). We pick you up at the airport, and within about 15 minutes you're aboard DRAGON with a drink in hand. Our kite safaris run Saturday to Saturday.

Can beginners come on a Dragonfly Kite Safari?

Absolutely! Our Introductory Course, taught by IKO-certified instructors, introduces you to kitesurfing safely and efficiently. And every spot we ride during a Dragonfly kite safari is ideal for learning: waist-deep, warm water, sandy bottoms, and wide-open space.

Can non-kiters come on a Dragonfly Kite Safari?

Definitely! Everyone is welcome! We understand that not everyone in your group or family might be a kiteboarder. For non-kiters, there are plenty of activities to enjoy each day such as snorkeling, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, relaxing on the beach, or lounging on the yacht.

Et si vous voyagez seul ?

All rooms and rates are based on double occupancy. If you're traveling solo, we'll pair you with another guest of the same gender in a two-bed room. Want your own space? No problem: single-occupancy rooms are available on a limited basis for an upgrade fee (1,500€).

Quelle est notre position sur les invités LGBTQ ?

Absolutely. We proudly welcome everyone on our kite safaris. Each one is a weeklong celebration of happiness and inclusivity for everyone, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, age, ethnicity, or gender identity.

Faut-il réserver le matériel de location à l'avance ?

Yes. Our Duotone rental equipment is in high demand during the kite safaris, so we strongly recommend reserving it well in advance. Pre-booked weekly rentals are prioritized over daily requests.

La location de matériel est-elle incluse dans une leçon ?

Yes, Introductory and Foiling courses include all necessary equipment. Once your course is over, if you'd like to keep using the equipment, standard rental rates apply.

Est-il possible de choisir ses propres dates et de réserver un safari entier pour un événement privé ou un charter ?

Yes, of course! Choose your own dates and book the whole yacht for a private event or charter, for groups of up to 28 people of all ages and abilities. We'll arrange everything for you and your group. Contact us by clicking here and we can discuss the details.

Que faire si vous êtes végétarien, végétalien, cœliaque ou si vous avez d'autres restrictions alimentaires ou allergies ?

Given enough notice before your trip, our chef can plan ahead and deliciously adjust the menu for your dietary needs or allergies.

Peut-on apporter son propre alcool lors du safari cerf-volant ?

Beer and wine are included. If you'd like spirits (vodka, rum, whiskey, etc.), you can buy them at airport duty free and bring them aboard, with no corkage fee.

Are drugs allowed?

No. Illegal drugs are strictly prohibited on our kite safaris. Any guest found in possession of, or under the influence of, illegal drugs will be removed from the kite safari immediately and permanently, at their own expense, with no refund.

Can I smoke onboard?

Smoking is allowed only in the outside areas of the yacht. We ask guests who smoke to be respectful of those who don't and keep their distance. Any guest found smoking inside the yacht will be charged a 500€ cleaning fee.

What if you are arriving early or departing late?

There is amazing kiting in nearby El Gouna, and we can easily arrange everything for you, including private transportation and hotel recommendations, personalized to your schedule and budget. Send us your specific travel dates and we’ll develop a customized travel plan for you.

Et s'il n'y a pas de vent ?

From May to October, our kite safari season, the islands north of Hurghada have historically seen kiteable wind on about 80% of days, usually 18 to 25 knots. Most weeks are non-stop wind, but in the rare case of a no-wind day, we keep everyone on the water and entertained with wakeboarding, wake foiling, paddleboarding, and snorkeling. Click here to read complete details on expected wind and weather.

What if there are border closures or visa restrictions due to force majeures?

If Egypt closes its borders or airports, or stops issuing tourist visas, because of a pandemic, conflict, or other force majeure during the month of your kite safari, and we have to cancel your trip as a result, your payments will be returned in full immediately.

Que se passe-t-il si vous devez modifier ou annuler votre safari kite avec nous ?

We understand that sometimes life gets in the way. Here's our change and cancellation policy, and we always try to be as accommodating as possible when last-minute extenuating circumstances arise:

  • 120 days or more before departure: free changes or cancellation (subject to availability)

  • 119 to 61 days: 50% fee per person

  • 60 to 30 days: 80% fee per person

  • Less than 30 days: 100% fee per person


 

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