Paje Beach, Tanzania
Paje is a village on the island of Zanzibar, Tanzania. It’s located on the southeast of the island, between the villages Bwejuu and Jambiani. Although there are other potential spots in the north of the island, this is the one which you’ll see featured the most in videos and magazines. There’s a lagoon which is perfect for beginners and freeriders as it receives a very consistent onshore wind nearly the whole year round.
The water is shallow during low tide, the bottom is sandy and the reef protects it from the waves. During high tide it’s possible to sail outside of the reef, where the waves break more cleanly. Downwinders are also an option. There are good installations, including kitesurf schools, equipment rental places and rescue services. You can reach there by plane from Zanzibar Airport in Stone Town which is one hour away from Paje. You could also fly to Dar es Salaam, on the continent, and get the ferry to Zanzibar. The ferry port is just a few kilometres from the airport and the crossing takes 20 to 30 minutes.
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