Zanzibar · Watersports
One of the Best Places on Earth to Learn
Paje, on the east coast, has become one of the world’s great kitesurfing destinations, and the reason is the lagoon. A wide reef sits offshore, so between beach and reef you get flat, waist-deep water for hundreds of metres — no waves, no obstacles and a soft sandy bottom.
Add a steady cross-shore trade wind for two long seasons a year and you have near-perfect conditions for beginners, plus enough space and wind for advanced riders to work on freestyle.
- Flat, waist-deep lagoon — ideal for learning
- Two reliable wind seasons a year
- IKO-certified schools with English-speaking instructors
- Equipment hire and storage available at every school
Good to Know
Kitesurfing at a Glance
What You'll Find
Wind Seasons
The Kaskazi runs December to March; the stronger Kusi runs June to September.
The Lagoon
Flat, shallow water at mid tide, protected by the offshore reef.
Learning
Most people are riding independently after 6–9 hours of tuition.
Getting There
Paje is about 1 hour from Stone Town, next door to Jambiani.
- Kitesurfing
- Wing Foiling
- Beginner Lessons
- IKO Schools
- Equipment Hire
- Downwinders
- Freestyle
- Flat Water
- Paje
- Kendwa
Things to Do
Lessons and Riding
We book with established IKO-certified schools in Paje and can arrange accommodation within walking distance of the water, so you lose no time getting to your lessons.
- Beginner courses from a single taster session to a full week
- Advanced coaching and freestyle clinics
- Equipment rental for independent riders
- Kite-and-safari packages combining the coast with the Northern Circuit
Ride the Kaskazi
Tell us your level and travel month and we’ll match you to the right season, school and beach.