Paje
East Africa's kitesurfing capital — trade winds, tidal flats & bohemian beach life
Paje is Zanzibar's adventure coast — a long, flat stretch of white sand on the southeast shore that transforms into a kitesurfing paradise when the trade winds blow. At low tide, the reef flats extend hundreds of metres, revealing tidal pools, starfish, and seaweed farms tended by local women. The village has an authentic, bohemian energy: beachfront cafes serve fresh-pressed juice, backpacker lodges sit alongside boutique hotels, and the vibe is relaxed, creative, and welcoming.
East Africa's kitesurfing capital — trade winds, tidal flats & bohemian beach life
Best Time to Visit
June to October and December to February offer the best wind conditions for kitesurfing (15-25 knots). The kite season peaks July to September. For non-kiters, the same periods offer the driest weather and clearest water.
What You'll See
The Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park is just 20 minutes from Paje — home to the endemic Zanzibar Red Colobus monkey. At low tide, reef walks reveal sea urchins, starfish, small octopuses, and colourful reef fish in tidal pools.
Getting There
Paje is 50 km (approximately 45 minutes) east of Zanzibar Airport. The road passes through Jozani Forest, making it easy to combine the drive with a forest visit. Most hotels arrange transfers.
Paje in Pictures
Where to Go in Paje
Paje Kite Beach
The main kitesurfing zone stretching over 2 km of flat, shallow water at low tide. Multiple kite schools offer lessons for all levels. When the wind drops, the same stretch becomes a calm swimming beach.
Jambiani
The quieter village just south of Paje, Jambiani offers an authentic Zanzibari fishing village experience. Watch women harvest seaweed at low tide, visit a local school, or simply enjoy one of the island's least crowded beaches.
Safaris in Paje
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Rwanda Gorilla & Golden Monkey Trek
5 Days
A 5-day luxury Rwanda experience combining mountain gorilla trekking, golden monkey encounters, and Nyungwe Forest canopy walks.
$5,500 per person
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8 Days
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$6,200 per person
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$7,500 per person
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10 Days
A 10-day luxury migration safari tracking two million wildebeest across Tanzania's Serengeti, with stays at Africa's finest tented camps.
$7,800 per person
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