Lessons with certified instructors on a shallow, sandy-bottomed lagoon.
Steady wind in the two main seasons, roughly December to March and June to September.
Beachfront stay, sunsets and evening beach bars.
Overview
Paje is one of the best places in East Africa to learn kitesurfing. The lagoon is flat and shallow, and the wind is reliable in season. Schools offer courses for all levels, and you can also try stand-up paddle or a dive.
We include a lesson package and accommodation, and you can add Stone Town or a spice farm. See Paje.
Tour facts
Difficulty
Easy
Group sizes
Private, Joining safari
Great for
12+
Languages
English, Swahili
Start point
Stone Town
Guest rating
4.8 / 5
Best months to travel
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Day-by-day itinerary
Day1Arrive at PajePaje
Airport meeting and a transfer to your beachfront hotel at Paje, and time for a swim and a walk along the beach.
Day2Kitesurfing lesson onePaje
A morning lesson on land and in the water, covering safety and body dragging. Afternoon at leisure.
Day3Kitesurfing lesson twoPaje
A second session on board handling and your first rides, then a sunset drink on the beach.
Day4Practice and free timePaje
Extra practice or a relaxing day, with the option of a snorkel trip or a spice farm visit.
Day5DeparturePaje
A last swim and a transfer to the airport.
Photos from the trip
What’s included
Return airport and hotel transfers on Zanzibar
Accommodation on the board basis named in your quote
Guided excursions on the itinerary, with entrance fees
Boat and dhow transport for the trips listed
Drinking water on excursions
Not included
International flights and Tanzania visa
Meals and drinks outside the board basis stated
Optional excursions and water sports not on the itinerary
Tips, personal expenses and travel insurance
Prices by season
Per person in USD, 2026 rates, based on 2 travellers sharing.
Festive season
16 Dec – 31 Dec
$1,125
High season
1 Jun – 31 Oct
$980
Shoulder season
1 Jan – 31 Mar
$900
Shoulder season
1 Nov – 15 Dec
$900
Green season
Best value
1 Apr – 31 May
$785
Travelling in a group? You save
Per-person price for the Green season rate.
1 traveller
$1,193
--52%
2 travellers
$785
-0%
3 travellers
$761
-3%
4 travellers
$746
-5%
5 travellers
$730
-7%
6 travellers
$714
-9%
7 travellers
$707
-10%
8 travellers
$699
-11%
Frequently asked questions
When is the wind strongest?
Roughly December to March (the kaskazi) and June to September (the kusi). Wind is unpredictable, so we plan extra time in case of calm days.
When is the best time for the beach?
The drier months, roughly June to October and December to March, are the most popular. April and May bring heavy rains and lower prices.
Can we add a safari?
Yes. Safari and beach is our most popular combination. Ask us to add three to six days on the mainland before or after your beach stay.
