South-east coast

Things to Do in Paje, Zanzibar

Paje is Zanzibar's south-east kitesurfing capital: a long, shallow turquoise lagoon, laid-back beach clubs and the island's best-value beach dining. Tides swing dramatically, so mornings are for kiting and swimming, afternoons for the sandbars.

  • Kitesurfing
  • Beach clubs
  • Backpackers & couples
  • Sunset drinks

Beaches and the lagoon

The reef sits far offshore, so the water is calm and waist-deep at low tide — ideal for learning to kite or simply walking out onto the sandflats. Bring reef shoes.

Eating and drinking

Beachfront kitchens run all day along the sand, with grilled seafood, Swahili curries and smoothies. Evenings are relaxed rather than clubby, with fire shows at the busier bars.

Day trips from Paje

Jozani Forest and its red colobus monkeys are around 25 minutes away, The Rock restaurant and Michamvi's sunset side are close, and Safari Blue departs from Fumba on the south-west.

Getting to Paje

Roughly 50 minutes by road from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ).

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Paje questions

How far is Paje from Zanzibar Airport?

Roughly 50 minutes by road from Zanzibar Airport (ZNZ). JAMBO prices private transfers by zone, so you see the exact fare for your hotel before booking rather than negotiating on arrival.

What is Paje best for?

Kitesurfing, Beach clubs, Backpackers & couples, Sunset drinks. The reef sits far offshore, so the water is calm and waist-deep at low tide — ideal for learning to kite or simply walking out onto the sandflats. Bring reef shoes.

Can I book excursions from Paje?

Yes. Every JAMBO experience includes hotel pickup pricing, so you can book Safari Blue, Mnemba snorkelling, Stone Town or Jozani from Paje and we work out the transport.

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