Where to stay for kitesurfing in Zanzibar
Paje is the kite beach: a wide, flat, waist deep lagoon with clean side onshore wind and a row of schools on the sand. Jambiani and Bwejuu share the same lagoon with fewer people.
How this list is built: Properties on the Paje, Jambiani and Bwejuu lagoon, ordered by guest rating.
Frequently asked
- When is kite season in Zanzibar?
- Two seasons: the kusi from roughly June to September, which is the stronger and more reliable one, and the kaskazi from December to March.
- How long is the transfer from the airport to Paje?
- Around 50 minutes by private car on tarmac the whole way, at a fixed price per vehicle including board bags.