Kenya Skydive Safari

Diani Beach Boogie, Mombasa, Kenya

Date

This is once a year event which has been running since 1991.  Occassionally a second event is held in March.

Oct 29 - Nov 14 2004

(March 2005 details TBC).

October 2005 - booking now !

Description

2 amazing weeks of sky-diving on the Kenya coast.

Freefalls of 50 secs or more from altitudes of 12000 ft to 14000 ft.

All landings on the spectacular Diani Beach.

 
The air strip is a mere 10 minute drive from the beach. Aircraft is a Super Twin Otter 300 Series (see pic below).

All jumpers stay at the 4 star Safari Beach Hotel on Diani Beach.

Details
Air-conditioned packing area

Rig is packed by experts from the Kenya Army for US$5.

Load organisers for freefly and formation. Jumps filmed on request.

Package Includes:

International flight, 8 nights half-board accommodation and 25 jumps from £1,300.

Non-jumpers welcome. Cost is approx. £1,000.

Safaris and other activities (eg climbing Kilimanjaro, windsurfing, white-water rafting) can be included at extra cost. Please email us for details.

Extras:
Equipment Rental:US$10/jump (all gear included)

Extra jumps after the package : US$22

Pack Jobs: US$5

Load mastered jumps: US$5

All drinks, visas, insurances + anything not listed as included.

(All costs subject to confirmation and availability. Costs are based on 2 sharing. Single supplements payable. Air fares vary depending upon airport and airline. Book early to secure cheaper fare class.)

Course Description:

RAPS Static Line - 2 day course consisting of one full day 'on the ground' training followed by a static line descent the following day. From £120.

Tandem Sky-dive - Jump out of a plane strapped to an instructor. Our most popular course and probably the easiest way to experience the thrill of skydiving. From £200.

Accelerated Freefall - From Zero to Hero! Fast track learning course for those wishing to take up skydiving as a sport starting with a level 1 introductory course from £350 to a full AFF course priced from £800.  For more info on the AFF course click here.

Camera jumps: US$100
Boogie registration: US$60 (safety boat, transport, etc.)
Jump ticket: US$25

Equipment Rental:
US$10/jump (all gear included)
Packing: US$5

Terms and Licence

All jumpers must register with Kenya Skydivers Club and sign a medical certificate and waiver.  Jumpers must also apply for a parachute jumping licence from the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

The terms and conditions of the boogie organiser govern your jump.  Extreme Safari acts as agent only on behalf of the suppliers and whilst it has made reasonable enquiries relating to the level of skill and experience of the suppliers it will not be liable for any act or ommission of them.

Instructors

All courses are provided by experienced skydive instructors from the UK. Both instructors trained with the RAF, are highly qualified and have more than 40 years skydive experience and a total of 16,000 jumps between them.

(Courses can be arranged in UK prior to the boogie so that you can make the most out of your trip!)

In some cases we use English-speaking instructors qualified in Belgium or France as well as instructors from the Kenya Skydivers Club licenced by the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority.

Flight Details

We can arrange flights direct from London, Paris, Rome, Milan, Amsterdam and Brussels. Please enquire if you are coming from further afield.

The Accommodation

Safari Beach hotel is a 4 star hotel situated directly on Diani Beach, a 20 km white, sandy beach on the Indian Ocean. Easily accessible, just 45 mins drive from Mombasa. The hotel is well equipped with 2 swimming pools, 4 restaurants, 4 bars, Kiddy-Club for the youngest, Scuba diving Club (PADI), fitness center, 3 tennis courts, 2 squash courts, billiard room, business center with E-mail service, night club, etc.

Safari Beach hotel is the exclusive hotel for the boogie and all jumpers must stay at the hotel.
At other times of the year we can recommend other hotels, guest-houses and self-catered cottages.

Other Activities

safari, windsurf, kitesurf, scuba-dive, game fishing, climb Mt Kenya or Kilimanjaro, mountain biking, white-water rafting, etc.

Nightlife

Diani Beach has a good nightlife with several nightclubs, numerous restaurants and a number of beach bars. The best place to go for a drink in the evening is Nomads Beach Bar + Restaurant, 10 minutes walk down the beach from Safari Beach Hotel.

Bookings

This year's boogie is now full.  For March 2005 and October 2005 please contact us.

Email info@extreme-safari.com or call +44(0)207 652 7577 or +44(0)7818 007 163.