Paje

Paje is Zanzibar's premier kite-surfing destination, a long, wide stretch of powdery white sand on the southeast coast with consistent trade winds (June–September). The village has a lively backpacker and watersports scene, with beach bars, budget guesthouses, and kite schools lining the shore.

Paje is 45 km southeast of Stone Town (1 hour by dala-dala). Taxi from Stone Town costs TZS 60,000–80,000.

Walkable. The beach runs for 2 km. Boda-boda connect to Jambiani (5 km south).

• Paje Beach — wide white sand, turquoise water, kite-surfers in the wind.

• Paje Lagoon — exposed at low tide; good for wading and beachcombing.

• Kite-surfing — multiple schools offer lessons (€50–80/hour). Best wind: June–September.

• Snorkelling — reef trips by dhow to nearby islands.

• Yoga — several hotels offer beach yoga classes.

• Z Cafe — cafe and restaurant with excellent coffee and Western food.
• Paje Prawns — beachfront seafood (grilled prawns, octopus).
• Jahazi Restaurant — Swahili and Italian fusion.

Fresh coconuts from beach vendors. Cold Kilimanjaro lager and South African wine at beach bars. Coffee at Z Cafe.

• Budget: Stilts Lodge (overwater bandas), Paje Guesthouse.
• Mid-range: Paje by Night Hotel, Amani Beach Hotel.
• Luxury: Zuri Zanzibar (boutique resort north of Paje).

Sarongs, kaftans, and Maasai beadwork from beach vendors. Spices from the village.

Jambiani (5 km south). Stone Town (45 km northwest). Kizimkazi (20 km south). Mnemba Atoll (boat trip from east coast). Pemba Island (ferry from Stone Town).