Paje Beach
Paje Beach
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Thimphu26 contributions
Jan 2022
We loved Paje and Bweju for the kite surfing lessons, diving and just relaxing with the family. We stayed in Makuti Beach bungalows located on Bweju beach just 2 km north of Paje as we wanted the quieter side of the beach - small little resort right on the beach and with great service and their food was excellent. Overall a fantastic choice for beach lovers. I want to make a special mention about a beach boy named Akbar who is seen walking close to the resort in Bweju every day and he arranged most of my sightseeing tours to Mnemba island, Stonetown, Nungwe, and spice tour and genrally transport services including running to the clinic to get PCR tests. Normally, I dont engage with street sellers but Akbar was very cordial and really didn't pressure us to take any of his services. He would come around and just chat about everything including answering our questions about exploring Zanzibar and never pressured to buy anything. Gradually, we just developed a bond and we starting reaching out to him or different tours and after one tour, we were comforable to book more with him. Sweet man and honest guy trying to make a living on the beach by offering his touring services. Reach out to him at +255 778718640 for all your touring needs and you'll have a great time!
Written June 2, 2022
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Anders Waltz Hegelund
Broendby, Denmark14 contributions
Feb 2022
I loved Paje Beach; restaurants like Oxygen as well as the view of the kite surfers. Don't hang around on the beach with a big backpack — locals and maasai will bother you, trying to sell things and asking you to buy trips, tours etc.
What I'll recommend to do here:
· Eat at Oxygen (get the grilled octopus)
· Collect shells on the beach
· Visit Mwani (Formerly known as Seaweed Central) for local seaweed soaps, lotions and skin products.
· Walk on the ocean floor when the tide is low; spot crabs and strange creatures including the Mwani seaweed farm where seaweed grows on wooden sticks.
· Have drinks at restaurant "B4" and join their weekly party
· Enjoy drinks at cozy "Paje by Night"
· Go clubbing at New Jambo and beach resort on weekends
· Chil out by the pool overlooking the beach at Ndame
Enjoy!
· Learn to kitesurf (I never did, but heard it's the best)
What I'll recommend to do here:
· Eat at Oxygen (get the grilled octopus)
· Collect shells on the beach
· Visit Mwani (Formerly known as Seaweed Central) for local seaweed soaps, lotions and skin products.
· Walk on the ocean floor when the tide is low; spot crabs and strange creatures including the Mwani seaweed farm where seaweed grows on wooden sticks.
· Have drinks at restaurant "B4" and join their weekly party
· Enjoy drinks at cozy "Paje by Night"
· Go clubbing at New Jambo and beach resort on weekends
· Chil out by the pool overlooking the beach at Ndame
Enjoy!
· Learn to kitesurf (I never did, but heard it's the best)
Written March 13, 2022
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Melissa O
2 contributions
May 2021
Paje beach boasts of a serene and tranquil environment that blows your mind away. The cool breeze engulfs your soul and its many restaurants that serve native and exotic foods are awesome. Also, Paje's serenity is perfect for kiting and provides an opportunity to unwind. I recommend the services of Babli because he professionally handled by transfers to and from several sites in Zanzibar . You can reach him through (+255756983368).
Written July 24, 2021
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jo9161evans
28 contributions
Oct 2019 • Family
Paje beach is beautiful looking beautiful coloured water and blinding white sands ( just like online photos) shame you cant step on it without being hustled or harassed we stayed in paje about 5 days , however on our first night there my 12year old was chased off the beach by a man with a giant knife!! We was constantly mithered by hustlers and avoid the beach boys who try to sell you the evening barbeque we booked with them the day before and said what drinks we wanted in with the cost however the next night when we went and they got my money they denied me the drinks promised saying I would have to pay more this was said in a threatening tone and I had my 12year old daughter to protect or I mightve said more we was also given a underlying threat by one of the stalls selling kite surfing lessons when they kept changing the deal on us we said we wanted to leave it and as we walked off the owner told us to "BECAREFUL NOW" he then even turned up at the property we was staying. Food is overpriced in paje too. We did a tour through the place we stayed and on one part we visited the top of the island that's more the lively tourist place here we ate at a restaurant the food was half the price at least and delicious and fresh. Definitely a better part to vacation for dining than paje. We did meet one lovely genuine guy in paje who we booked for the kite lessons for my daughter unfortunately forgot his name but did take it & his number for what's app he had come down from stone town so didnt have a stall but was genuinely nice and very patient with my daughter, he even offered to travel upto the next area we were moving to. All in all paje beach beautiful for day trip and the place for kite surfers but I wouldnt consider the place safe sadly
Written September 27, 2020
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ravensdale29
Auckland Central, New Zealand14 contributions
Sep 2022
Lovely sandy beach but constant wind 24/7. This is great for the kite surfers (which many people come here for), but if you don't want to kitesurf the beach is not really a place to hang out. In our 3 days here we did not see one person lying on the beach and only a handful of people walking along the beach (other than hawkers).
Lovely to swim there at high tide but at at low tide the water goes about 1km out to sea so it's impossible to swim.
We love the beach and the ocean but at Paje we spent our time either in our accommodation which had a pool or in the local village. We went to the beach every day at high tide for a swim, but it;s not a place to sunbathe or lie around.
The cafes and restaurants on the beachfront are all very nice with good food etc but you have the constant wind the whole time which often means sitting further back in the restaurant to avoid the waterfront wind.
Overall, we much preferred Nungwi as a beach to sunbathe and enjoy during the day as it's simply too windy at Paje and only swimmable at high tide.
Lovely to swim there at high tide but at at low tide the water goes about 1km out to sea so it's impossible to swim.
We love the beach and the ocean but at Paje we spent our time either in our accommodation which had a pool or in the local village. We went to the beach every day at high tide for a swim, but it;s not a place to sunbathe or lie around.
The cafes and restaurants on the beachfront are all very nice with good food etc but you have the constant wind the whole time which often means sitting further back in the restaurant to avoid the waterfront wind.
Overall, we much preferred Nungwi as a beach to sunbathe and enjoy during the day as it's simply too windy at Paje and only swimmable at high tide.
Written October 7, 2022
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maira mont
Montreal-du-Gers, France16 contributions
Oct 2022 • Couples
Paje is the most beautiful beach in zanzibar ,its very long and wide to take mornings and evenings walk when the tide is low.the palms on the beach make the beach to look more beautiful.beautifu pics of kite surfing.the water is very clear to swim .many restaurants of your choice on the beach.we were recommended kisiwa on the beach hotel in zanzibar by our guide babli and it was exactly of our choice.i can recommend you to use babli services for tours and everything in paje through whatsaap +255 756 983 368
Safari blue was the best day tour we did in zanzibar.
Safari blue was the best day tour we did in zanzibar.
Written October 10, 2022
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julie o
1 contribution
Nov 2021 • Couples
paje is awesome,beautiful beach with amazing breeze.not very touristic like nungwi and kendwa.
you are free to walk down the beach with less harrasment from the hawkers.we really enjoyed the kiting.
for transfers and day trips we contacted babli +255 756 983 368
always ontime
you are free to walk down the beach with less harrasment from the hawkers.we really enjoyed the kiting.
for transfers and day trips we contacted babli +255 756 983 368
always ontime
Written November 14, 2021
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SimoneC
Ta' Xbiex, Malta529 contributions
Apr 2021 • Friends
Low tide is a sight to see! Walking it each morning was a pleasure and breath taking. One can check online when the tides are in and out. Most afternoons one can be entertained with the kite boarding that goes on, which is also beautiful. Very relaxed beach, with powder white sand. Loved wing here.
Written April 13, 2021
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Kadzo K
8 contributions
Feb 2021 • Friends
Beautiful amazing beach white sandy and very long but not good for swimming. Lots of activities and restaurants in this cool beach.
When its low tide you can walk some meters
We booked our transfers to paje and a trip to safari Blue with bably and erick through whatsaap
Very quick to reply, friendly and good prices
Whatsaap +255624097961
Instagram @starzanzibar
When its low tide you can walk some meters
We booked our transfers to paje and a trip to safari Blue with bably and erick through whatsaap
Very quick to reply, friendly and good prices
Whatsaap +255624097961
Instagram @starzanzibar
Written February 12, 2021
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Zarzouk
2 contributions
Jan 2021
The most beautiful beach beacause the water is blue and green and she is endlessly... you can walk a long way and meet cow and kite surfer ... natural restaurant and bar to drink a fresh cocktail 🍹
Written January 3, 2021
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LuizPaulo
Rio de Janeiro, RJ93 contributions
Hi. Is it tooooo windy in Paje beach in the beginning of October? We will stay at Amani Boutique Hotel from Oct 7 to 11 and must confess I’m not a big fan of windy beaches. When it’s too windy, we cannot appreciate the turquoise colors of the sea. Can someone help? It’s a non cancellation fee, so I’m a little bit worried because I’ve read that it’s ideal for kite surfing year round. Thanks!
Kirk_Sixx
St. Petersburg, Russia
Подскажите , пожалуйста , а можно ли на Занзибаре взять в прокат велосипед ?
Nick J
Chester, UK12 contributions
What are the drinks prices in bars, restaurants & hotels ?
Smalls World
Manila, Philippines90 contributions
The local beach bars are very cheap ... the hotels are about double the price.
werbinich153
Graz, Austria80 contributions
hallo hast du einen Tipp für ein cooles Hostel ? danke
Enfamille
Paris, France82 contributions
Bonjour,
Nous sommes allés au white sand. C’est fabuleux
Rebecca C
10 contributions
Hello, we are 7 adults looking for a nice place on the water that is central to bars and restaurants. We would like to stay in the range of $100 per night for four nights with breakfast included during mid August. I have searched and searched and I am not coming up with anything that really stands out. We want to be able to be on the beach. Is that reasonable?Hello, we are 7 adults looking for a nice place on the water that is central to bars and restaurants. We would like to stay in the range of $100 per night for four nights with breakfast included during mid August. I have searched and searched and I am not coming up with anything that really stands out. We want to be able to be on the beach. Is that reasonable?
Each couple was looking to pay around $100 per night per room, with one triple.
דניאל ב
Jerusalem District, Israel14 contributions
Hi there, Try Villa Serenity. There are villas for seven people. The back entrance is from Paje Beach. On the beach there is a small pub owned by Captain Colombo. Tell him that Daniel, his brother from Israel, sent you.
Olá, li isto e agradecia saber se isto é feito em qualquer praia ou se alguém já teve esta experiência:
"Por lá, os locais tentam reunir turistas em diferentes hotéis ou hostels para fazer um famoso churrasco de peixe. A estratégia é a seguinte: eles tentam juntar grupos para assinar uma lista e assim que conseguem um número suficiente de pessoas, preparam um banquete incrível de frutos do mar. "
Obrigada.
muriel847
Turin, Italy655 contributions
No, non mi risulta, però se siete un gruppetto potete chiedere ai beach boy di organizzare qualcosa con aragoste e altri pesci. Noi abbiamo fatto così e ci siamo trovati benissimo
sara.t
9 contributions
Buona sera come il tempo a metà marzo vorrei partire il 10 me lo consigliate? O rischio pioggia e alto
muriel847
Turin, Italy655 contributions
La stagione delle piogge inizia successivamente, certo qualche pioggerellina può verificarsi, ma durano talmente poco che non ti rovineranno sicuramente le vacanze.
baiglesias
Mexico City, Mexico15 contributions
Que tan lejos está del aeropuerto??
Sandra B
Prato, Italy484 contributions
Ciao. Da aereoporto a Paje ci sono 35 chilometri e ci vuole 50 minuti .Per altre informazioni sono a disposizione .Ciao Sandra
ManitobaGump
Manitoba50 contributions
Looking for accommodation for 4 adults close to the beach and kitchen with a budget of $150 to $200 Cdn. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
martingomez2014
San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina240 contributions
I strongly recommended cristal resort and spa, are on the beach the best cook in paje beach beautiful views, the staff is very nice, the beach is clean white sand, blue water. The only inconvenient could is that the beach is plenty of skysurfers
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- We recommend booking Paje Beach tours ahead of time to secure your spot. If you book with Tripadvisor, you can cancel up to 24 hours before your tour starts for a full refund. See all 64 Paje Beach tours on Tripadvisor
- According to Tripadvisor travelers, these are the best ways to experience Paje Beach:
- Paje Beach & Blue Lagoon Half Day Tour in Zanzibar (From $75.00)
- Dolphin tour, Jozani Forest, Jambiani Kuza Cave, Paje Beach &The Rock restaurent (From $130.00)
- Dolphin Tour, Jozani Forest Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach,The Rock Restaurant (From $128.00)
- 4-Days & 14 Attraction Spots Private Tour of Zanzibar Islands (From $1,850.00)
- Mnemba Island Dolphin Tour, Kuza Cave Tour, Paje Beach Tour, The Rock Restaurant (From $120.00)
- Hotels near Paje Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Sunseabar Kite House
- (0.01 mi) Villa Kiota
- (0.02 mi) The Waterfront Zanzibar Beach Hotel
- (0.02 mi) Mr. Kahawa
- (0.03 mi) Mahali Zanzibar
- Restaurants near Paje Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Mr. Kahawa
- (0.02 mi) Yeoyum
- (0.02 mi) B4
- (0.03 mi) Mahali Beachbar
- (0.08 mi) Bausinga Restaurant
- Attractions near Paje Beach:
- (0.01 mi) Hushop
- (0.01 mi) Bayakas Sea Diving Centre
- (0.01 mi) Kite Centre Zanzibar
- (0.13 mi) Kapengaro Scooter Rent
- (0.05 mi) Paje by Kite - Zanzibar