Sky Diving in Kenya
There are
many ways to see Kenya on safari, but how about from 14,000 feet above the
ground, falling earthwards at 120 miles per hour? For adrenaline junkies, the
Kenyan coast has become the latest hot spot for aerial adventure- where the
equatorial atmosphere at sea level can give skydivers more than a minute of
full freefall over the beautiful blue Indian Ocean, before touching down on
pure white sands on one of the world's best beaches. This is the draw for
international skydivers who gather at Diani Beach on Kenya's South Coast each
year for the Kenya Skydive Boogie.
This eventbis proving very popular both with experienced skydivers and those
interested in experiencing the thrill of freefall for the first time. What
began as a social event organized each year among Kenyan divers has become a
major event on the international skydiving calendar.
The term Boogie is generic term for a gathering of skydivers
from all over the globe, and each year brings a bevy of boogies as enthusiasts
meet up in the world's best skydive destinations.
To the uninitiated, one skydive location may not be that different to any
other, but wind and weather conditions, altitude and the facilities and
attractions on the ground all combine to make each boogie unique.
The Kenyan boogie is becoming increasingly popular- as it is one of the only
such events where divers are based at a single beach resort and can depart from
a nearby airstrip and dive from an aircraft directly over their base.
