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Paje Beach
Zanzibar

Paje Beach

Kite-surfing capital of East Africa — endless turquoise lagoon.

East coast Zanzibar
Region
Zanzibar
Best time
Jun – Sep (peak kite season) · Dec – Feb (second window).
Size
East coast Zanzibar
Getting there
1-hour drive from Stone Town or ZNZ airport.

About the destination

Paje sits on Zanzibar's south-east coast, where steady trade winds and a wide shallow lagoon make it one of the world's top kite-surfing destinations. Out of season, it's a quiet beach with chilled beach cafés and yoga shalas.

Why visit

If you want activity on Zanzibar — kite-surfing, stand-up paddle and surf lessons — Paje is the place. Day-tripped on our Zanzibar Beach Escape after Jozani Forest.

Things to do here

Kite Surfing Lessons

Beginner to advanced kite schools right on the beach.

Lagoon Walks at Low Tide

Walk out 1 km on the exposed sandbar at low tide.

The Rock Restaurant

Iconic restaurant on a sea rock — perfect lunch stop.

Top highlights

Kite-surfing
Shallow turquoise lagoon
The Rock Restaurant
Beach yoga

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