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Zanzibar Kitesurfing Guide - Zanzibar, Africa

Our kitesurfing centre on Paje Beach, Zanzibar offers a the combination of a great spot, multi sport activities with surfing and diving.


Sailing Spot & Conditions
The Kitesurfing Center in Zanzibar is located in the friendly fishing village of Paje on the southeast coast - a tranquil and characteristic place known for having one of the most beautiful beaches in East Africa that you will mostly share with seaweed farmers, fishermen and Masai. The spot is about a 45 minute drive from the airport.


 

The two huge lagoons, with a long white sandy beach and shallow, crystal clear warm water, is a unique kitesurf experience. The first lagoon can only be used at high tide. At low tide, the second lagoon can be reached within 5 minutes walking, but still the conditions are great further out or a little bit further south of the center. It’s a perfect shallow water area that is great for lessons and also superb for advanced freestyle lovers. Outside the reef there are nice waves but only for experts and at your own risk!

The huge beach offers plenty of space for setting up. All year round the weather is warm, about 27-30 degrees – so board shorts and a lycra is more than enough!

The plantings of the seaweed farmers are everywhere along the cost  and some of them in front of our center, however they are marked by sticks and are visible.

The centre is situated on the beach of the most beautiful kitesurf spot on the island. There is a small snack bar just behind the centre. Made to look like an Omani home, the restaurant offers non-alcoholic drinks and a variety of snacks during the day. In front there is a cosy chill out area with an amazing view to the beach and the ocean. This area has a roof which offers enough shade for breaks between kitesurf sessions.


Season & Wind

There are two main wind periods on Zanzibar (also the opening times of the centre):

From the beginning of June until end of September where the northerly monsoon wind known as the Kursini blows from the south (cross-onshore) with an average of 15-20 knots.

From the beginning of December until end of February where the southerly monsoon Kaskazi blows with an average of 15-20 knots. This wind direction is less constant and can get quite gusty.

 

Fact File

Sailing Conditions

Winter On Shore Winter Off Shore Summer On Shore Summer Off Shore

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Freestyle 

Wave 

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Great Reasons to go to Zanzibar, Indian Ocean

Best Time: Beginners mid June -
mid Oct & end Dec - mid March. Experts
from mid June - mid Sept & Jan to Feb.
Launch: Sandy beach shelves into a
shallow, flat water lagoon area.
Wind Direction: Cross/Cross onshore.
Wind Type: Trades year round,
strongest July/ Aug (+F5 at times). April/
May strong winds over short periods.
Shorebreak: Slight shore break.
Water Conditions: Flat water inside
the reef with small windchop during high winds.
Suitability: Beginners to Advanced.

  • White sand beaches.
  • Most popular kite sizes
    12, 10 & 9m.
  • SUP & surf trips.
  • Waves for all levels.
  • Choice of downwinders
  • World heritage Stone Town.
  • World class diving.
  • Safari Extention trips
  • Climb Mt Kilimanjaro.

Weather Information

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