The Khaya blog

Notes from a kite house in Bloubergstrand.

Everything we tell guests on WhatsApp, written down once: when the wind blows, where to stay, how to learn, what to pack, and what happens at the house when the wind takes a day off.

The pool at Khaya Kite & Yoga House in Bloubergstrand, unicorn included

Where to stay

Kitesurfing Accommodation in Cape Town: Where to Stay in Bloubergstrand

Looking for kitesurfing accommodation in Cape Town? Here's how to pick a base near Kite Beach in Bloubergstrand, what a proper kite house should offer, and how to time your trip with the wind.

6 min read

An evening at Khaya: the pool lit up and the Secret Sauna glowing in the garden

The Secret Sauna

Sauna in Blouberg: The Secret Sauna at Khaya (Sauna, Hot Tub and Cold Plunge)

Looking for a sauna in Blouberg? Khaya's Secret Sauna in Bloubergstrand is open to everyone: a private sauna, Social Sauna Sundays, a wood-fired hot tub and a pool for the cold plunge. Here's how it works and what the science says.

5 min read

Instructor and student after a kitesurfing lesson on Blouberg beach

Learning to kite

Kitesurfing Lessons in Cape Town: A Beginner's Guide to Learning at Bloubergstrand

Thinking about kitesurfing lessons in Cape Town? Here's what beginners need to know: how lessons work, how many hours you need, what they cost in 2026, the best months to learn, where the schools teach and where to stay near Kite Beach.

5 min read

A kiter carrying kite and board on Blouberg beach with Table Mountain behind

Practical

What to Pack for a Kitesurfing Trip to Cape Town

A practical packing list for kitesurfers heading to Cape Town: wetsuit thickness, kite sizes, plug adapters and the little things travellers always forget.

2 min read

A welcome hug at the Khaya gate

Practical

How to Get from Cape Town Airport to Bloubergstrand

Just landed at CPT? Here are your options for getting to Bloubergstrand and Kite Beach: ride-hailing, car hire, private transfers, and what it costs.

2 min read

Working remotely from Khaya, with the resident dog supervising

Remote work

Digital Nomad Guide to Bloubergstrand, Cape Town

Thinking of working remotely from Cape Town? Here's the practical guide to Bloubergstrand as a digital nomad base: visas, WiFi and power, coworking, costs, time zones and where to stay.

6 min read

A big-air jump at Kite Beach with Lion's Head in the background

When to come

Best Time to Kitesurf in Cape Town: A Month-by-Month Wind Guide

When is the best time to kitesurf in Cape Town? A month-by-month guide to the Cape Doctor season at Bloubergstrand, from the first October south-easters to the last sessions in March, with water temperatures, crowds and what to book.

5 min read

Empty water and a big jump at Blouberg early in the season

When to come

Cape Town Kitesurfing in October & November: What to Expect

Early season in Cape Town is underrated. Here's what kitesurfing at Bloubergstrand is really like in October and November: wind, water, crowds, the King of the Air, and why it's our favourite time of year.

3 min read

Morning yoga class in the garden at Khaya, seen from above

Life at Khaya

Inside Khaya's Weekly Activity Programme

Kite house, yoga house, and a daily plan for everything in between. Here's what a typical week at Khaya in Bloubergstrand looks like: morning yoga, hikes, wine tastings, markets, pizza nights and Social Sauna Sundays.

3 min read

Rooms fill fast in peak season

Come for the wind. Stay for the whole crew.

Private rooms and dorm beds, an eight-minute walk from Kite Beach. Message us on WhatsApp and we'll help you time your trip with the season.