Kima Surfcamp Seminyak Team

In 1989 it was "Pencak Silat", a type of martial arts, that brought Ari to a training camp in Indonesia, where he was meant to be preparing for competitions in the homeland of this old Malaysian martial arts. However, it wasn't long before he got hooked on something completely different.......surfing, and the enchanting way and mentality of the people here. And thus the idea of a Bali Surfari was born. The years that followed saw him laying the foundation for the first  Kima Bali Surf Camp along with his best mate, Boris.

KimaSurf has now been organising Surf Camps and Surfaris since 1995. Of course lots of things have changed since then, but one thing still remains: it's a get-together of like-minded people with the one and the same passion - surfing as a life-style.

Our  team is Ari (Campmaster), Natasha, Roland and Tano (Office and Communication), Anke (E-Text Editor), Conny and Joko (Camp Management) as well as our international permanent Surf Guides: Fery (ID), Conrad (CDN), Putu (ID), Leo (BRA), Kacrut (ID) Lars (DEU), Lolak (ID), Josh (USA), John (GBR), Dika (ID) und Bobby (ID).  And of course we have our other experienced “wandering”  guides from all over the world: Matt (USA), Thomas (DEU), Francisco (VEN), Fred (GBR), Freddy (DEU), Urs (CH), Gerhard (AUT), Lennart (DEU), Tim (USA).

And of course, not to forget our competent drivers, Made and Wayan and the entire team (all 21 of them) at the "The Green Room Seminyak" Hotel !

We all have one commitment: working hard to make the idea of the Bali Surf Camp  an unforgettable experience for you.

Kima Bali Surf Camp’s big plus is that surf guiding is inclusive!

Monday to Friday we we organise up to twelve trips for all surf levels to various breaks all round Bali. What this means is that you can take part in at least two and a maximum of three guided session per day. At the weekend diversified Beach Day Trips (Link zu Mobilität) are lined up for you or you can join one of the inland Culture and Sport Trips organised by Kima Bali Surf Camps (Link zu den Specials).

The surf spots we head for are graded according to the various surf levels and selected depending on the tide, swell and wind conditions. Our guides are all trained in life-saving (auch im Deutschen ‘life’ nicht ‘live’, they’re familiar with the island, drive safely and can give you competent briefing on the spot.  Here they’ll point out the characteristics of reef surfing or any possible hazards. The guides always surf with you in the water, giving you tips and showing you tricks. Twice a week the sessions are filmed so that the analysis afterwards can help you identify the mistakes you’re making and sort these out. You can also take part in twice-weekly theory lessons on material maintenance, wave know-how and surf rules.

Our guided tours are always adapted to the given conditions, that means that depending on the swell the odd secret spot might come to light. On the other hand, you might, even as a beginner, be able to ride a reef break and then boast at the end of your holiday that you mastered Uluwatu.With our years of experience you’ll always be at the right spot at the right time!

Daily proceeds
On the evening before choose the surf sessions that suit you best – depending on your preferences and skills and simply enter your name in the list. If you’re really surf-crazy and not put off by the thought of an early-morning surf, you can do more than the usual two sessions a day. Our surf guides will be pleased to help you make your choice.

* Beginners
For beginners the many beach breaks on our doorstep (e.g. HalfWay, Padma, KuDeTa, DoubleSix) are ideal for surfing your first green wave and improving your take-off. These spots are considered world-class beach breaks and even experienced surfers can get a perfect ride here.

* Intermediates
For intermediate surfers Bali has a whole series of soft reef breaks and semi-beach breaks in store. Many perfect waves at long point breaks will push your skills and maybe even make you an advanced surfer by the end of your stay.

* Advanced
Of course it is the advanced surfers that really get their money’s worth on Bali. The best waves all round Bali are on our schedule: the legendary Airport breaks, the classic Bali waves such as Dreamland and Balangan or the world famous spots like Padang-Padang, Keramas or Uluwatu. As something of an institution here, we obviously know a few unknown and unsurfed waves – the ones the guidebooks don’t know.

The diversity and sheer perfection of the waves is enough to make any surfer's heart miss a beat. No matter what time of the year, Bali has a constant surf and ideal conditions for both beginners, intermediates and pro's. And don't worry about the swell - that’s 100% guaranteed!

For your comfort and to let you really enjoy your time before and after surfing we've made every effort to create a genuine Bali feeling in our choice of accommodation.

The Base Surf Camp is “The Green Room” Hotel in Seminyak, a quiet place on Bali's west coast, a few minutes’ walk from Kuta. Shopping, dining, clubbing possibilities are all within easy walking distance.

The four-bed and double rooms (all with their own bathroom and mini-terrace) are situated around a natural stone pool in the tropical garden. All rooms are up to western standards with hot water and ventilators.

If you prefer things a bit more exclusive, you can book one of our deluxe theme rooms, such as “Life is a Beach”, “Little India” or "the Jungle Room”.

These rooms are designed accordingly but with all modern comforts, such as air-conditioning, minibar, TV/DVD, fresh fruit every day, fresh flowers and an extended breakfast.

If you’re looking for a particularly private and comfortable ambience then our villa is the thing for you. It’s a little away from the hotel on the grounds of the “The Green Room Seminyak”.



The furnishings and fittings leave nothing to be desired

Seminyak Bungalow:
2 air-conditioned bedrooms over two levels, an open living room, two bathrooms – both with warm water, a small kitchen with cooking facilities and fridge,
 TV/DVD, private W-LAN connection and of course a spacious tropical garden.

Seminyak Villa 1:
2 air-conditioned bedrooms, an open living room, two bathrooms – both with warm water, a small kitchen with cooking facilities and fridge,
TV/DVD, private W-LAN connection and of course a spacious tropical garden, and a private pool.

Seminyak Villa 2:
3 air-conditioned bedrooms, an open living room, two bathrooms – both with warm water, a small kitchen with cooking facilities and fridge,
TV/DVD, private W-LAN connection and of course a spacious tropical garden, and a private pool.

The Robinson Crusoe design of the entire camp ensures you experience island lifestyle at its best.

Our Chill House with its HiFi/DVD, beach bar, BBQ corner or hammocks is ideal for hanging out between surfing trips: relaxing, wining and dining, whatever you fancy...

It goes without saying that there is a W-LAN Internet connection available for all our guests.

Breakfast included

To get you off to a good start in the morning, breakfast includes tea or coffee, jaffles and fruit salad, or nasi/mie goreng, toast with eggs and fruit juice.

Drinks & Dinner (HB)
Since we're on the move for the most part of the day we decided not to offer full board or an all-inclusive service. Our half board (HB) – Drinks & Dinner  - comprises a two-course meal with two soft drinks. The menu is extremely varied  - a combination of western-international and Indonesian food – orders can be made between 13:00 and 22:30 hours, whenever you feel like it.

Indo food
The cost of living on Bali is extremely low. A healthy and filling meal (fish including a side dish) will cost around 2 € !! There are lots of local cuisine restaurants near the hotel.  The obligatory evening beer on the beach is likely to be the most expensive thing on the menu of healthy indo food. Fruit salads or nasi or mie goring can be had for 1 € even on the most remote beaches.

Western food
In Seminyak there are plenty of restaurants which cater for the western palate. You'll find all sorts of food: German, Italian, Japanese, Greek, or Brazilian, plus of course the usual international fast food chains. “The Green Room Seminyak” hotel also offers organic food and drinks.

On the move -  by land and sea - our strong point
Discovering Bali

The major concept of the Kima Bali Surf Camp is to get to know what's near and far in Bali. Whether shorebreak in Dreamland, reef of Bingin or Kuta´s beach breaks: our long-term experience of Bali promises to take you to the best waves all around the island. Depending on the day's conditions, what the participants want to do and their surfing level, our guests take off in small groups by car or boat over and around the island . This way you can take part in at least 10 surf sessions at the various spots in any one week.

Here on the island you don’t have to miss out on culture and other activities.  Hindu Bali offers not only endless temples, royal palaces and rice terraces in the island’s interior, the coastal towns have loads of opportunities for shopping, dining and hanging out with the right people.

For the sports fans there is a wide spectrum: diving, wake/kiteboarding,stand-up paddling, volcano trekking, rafting, mountain biking or tree top climbing.

Culture and Sport Trips
So that you can get to know Bali’s inland we, at Kima Surf Camp, also offer organised culture and sport trips with a driver at the weekend. (Link zu denSpecials).

Beach Day Trips
If surfing during the week is not enough for you, you can take part in the beach day trips. We’ll take you to Bali’s coolest surf beaches, e.g. Dreamland, Uluwatu or Balangan, where you can bask in the sun to your heart’s content or surf the perfect waves. The beach day trips are always on a Sunday and are included in the camp price.

Bali off your own bat
So you can get to know your “own” Bali our car pool with minibuses (min. 3 guests), jeeps and mountain bikes is available free of charge for island tours or other activities. – just check with us for availability. You can hire a moped with a board carrier for € 2 /day.

For short trips to the supermarket or bancomat a driver can be organised – just check with us.

An international driver's license is necessary for all vehicles!

Equipment, your own stuff

Board shorts, leashes, booties, foot pads and wax can be had here at reasonable prices – with a special Kima discount. We are also pleased to kit you out with custom boards.

Leashes and lycras are included in the rental, however, possible repairs have to paid for.

If you want to be on the safe side as far as ding repair is concerned you can “insure” your rental board – or your own one – for  25 €. That means that we will carry the costs for any repairs over a period of 1 – 3 weeks, whether it’s a tiny dent or a major break. Any damage will of course be immediately and professionally repaired.

One week Kima Surf Camp Bali Seminyak covers:

    * Airport transfer
    * 7 nights’ accommodation incl. breakfast in a double or 4-bed room with WC and shower
    * Surf Guiding, min. 10 guided sessions per week
      (Mon. –Fri. ), incl. spot transfer, spot instruction, coaching in the water
    * 1x Beach day trip (Sunday)
    * 2x Surf video coaching and analysis
    * 1x Boat shuttle to the outer reefs (advanced surfers)
    * 2x Surf theory 
    * 1h Yoga session
    * Use of mountain bikes and Camp vehicles
    * Camp drivers
    * W-LAN
    * Free flow coffee & tea (daily up to 18.00h)
    * 1 Kima shirt per reservation

* Main Season
 
   Individual Dates possibles

* Board, leash,lycra: 40€ (per week)
  Extension of equipment: 7 Euro

* Camp:
  Extension per day: 39€
  Extension per week: 199€

* Extras:
  Single room supplement:  15 Euro / night / person
  Deluxe room supplement: 15 Euro / night / person
  Villa supplement: 50 Euro per night plus double room price (max. 4 persons)
  Drinks & Dinner: 50 Euro / week (2-course meal incl. 2 soft drinks)
  Moped Rental 2 Euros / day
  Surf board Insurance: (1-3 weeks): 25 Euros

* New :
Bungalow 2/3-Bedroom-Villa
50 Euro surcharge/night, add. Double room rates (max. 4 person)
High Season: 110 Euro surcharge/night, add. Double room rates (max. 4 person)
Low Season: 90 Euro surcharge/night, add. Double room rates (max. 4 person)