Paje Beach
Paje Beach
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- Giada11 contributionsMaybe there is a nicer sea than this, but I would recommend it anyway for the vibe. Often windy, it is the perfect place for Kite Surfing (wonderful); suitable for boys because full of evenings, nightlife and beautiful clubs on the sea. Long beach subject to important variable tides (in the morning there is almost always low tide and it is beautiful, with a dream water). Advantage: Cozy and shawl-like surroundings; even chic venues are cheap and open in the end. They do not bother you and are not insistent, indeed you can almost even sit without consuming. Disadvantage: the Maasai. The beach and the clubs are dominated by it. I found her a useless and annoying, harassing and rude presence. Especially because they are not real Masai, but little boys in disguise who know nothing about Masai culture or traditions. Unbearable and fake, their purpose would be to entertain you but they won't leave you a moment alone.Visited January 2025Traveled with friendsWritten January 6, 2025
- EVA122014Italy21,164 contributionsAs always we go to Paje Beach, which I think is one of the most beautiful beaches in Zanzibar for the white of its sand, very long and wide, its crystal clear sea with a blinding turquoise color! However this August when we went we immediately noticed that the sea was blue green, it did not have the same color as always! This anomaly I also found in Jambiani in some stretches in December and January, it was explained to me that it is a plant that releases this greenish color that colors the sea water. Apart from that, where we go, which is not in the central Paje, but more 'secluded relaxation is assured, and even the bath is done quietly as there are few kites. Paje is a lively town on the south-east coast, which I especially recommend to young people looking for recreation, sports and entertainment, as there is a different party every night! but also to families looking for amenities. It is well served, there are restaurants, bars, supermarkets, shops, banks, petrol station, private clinics, in short, there is everything for a perfect stay.Visited August 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten September 27, 2024
- Esmé26 contributionsPaje is a vibrant and beautiful place to visit when you are in Zanzibar. The beach is beautiful and there is plenty of entertainment for and by all water sports enthusiasts. There are nice beach bars where you can have a drink or eat. It is not very busy and there is a mix of locals and mainly travelers, which creates a cozy/relaxed atmosphere. On the road to the beach there are more than 50 shops that sell souvenirs (almost all the same ;)). Definitely a nice place to visit.Visited May 2024Traveled with friendsWritten June 12, 2024
- Chuke AdventuresArusha, Tanzania65 contributionsPaje Beach holds a special place in my heart after my visit. The first thing that struck me was the sheer beauty of the endless white sands meeting the turquoise waters—it felt like stepping into a postcard. The mornings were magical, with the tide out, revealing shallow pools where you could walk far into the ocean, surrounded by serenityVisited December 2024Traveled soloWritten December 22, 2024
- L.A.Cairo, Egypt218 contributionsThere is a low tide around 2 pm so practically you cannot swim but it was a very nice geographical phenomena to see. We waded through the water for a long distance and had a swim. Otherwise the water level is normal and you can swim anytime of the dayVisited January 2025Traveled with familyWritten January 20, 2025
- Christine Marie T48 contributionsBeautiful beach, nice cooling and soothing breeze. Heaven for kiters! Good swimming, no problems with the tidal water. Be aware of shards of glass and animal poo, watch carefully or keep footwear on. Very contact seeking hawkers, you won't spend many minutes alone here if you stop moving.Visited October 2024Traveled with friendsWritten October 13, 2024
- rthughesBelfast, United Kingdom30 contributionsBeautiful, idyllic beach. At low tide you can walk across the sandbanks at high tide it’s perfectly fine to swim - in fact a dip in the warm waters of the Indian Ocean is not to be missed. Walking along the beach the constant breeze is very welcome in the hot season. The only downside is the number of beach vendors and hawkers, they are not aggressively persistent but they are consistent. However this is something to be aware of rather than be put off by.Visited October 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 8, 2024
- andreas charlesLyon, France73 contributionsVery beautiful beach in the south east of zanzibar with alot of kite surfers.fine sand,clear and warm water. We stayed in jambiani but made our way over to paje everyday. The tides change all the time and when its low tide you can enjoy a reef walk. It was very easy to arrange our activities with Babli +255 756 983 368 . You can any activities in zanzibar while staying in paje beach.Visited July 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten October 16, 2024
- Pratyush M128 contributionsPaje beach is comparatively less busy than Nungwi and Kendwa and a bit laid back. Kite surfing is the one of the interesting activities to do in Paje beach owing to its favourable winds, shallow water and lack of sea urchins. Its also referred to as the Kite Capital of Zanzibar.Visited June 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten July 4, 2024
- MelW1970Santiago Metropolitan Region, Chile54 contributionsLoved Page Beach! We drove all the way from Nungwi as we were told it was worth the drive. The beach is incredible, although the sea has a very low tide and you end up walking a lot to get in the water. But it is amazing! And the hotels there are great. You can hire a beach bed and just enjoy the day. There are a lot of cafes and restaurants right in the beach. (Special mention for Delight Pizzeria. Very good!)Visited February 2025Traveled with familyWritten February 12, 2025
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Yuriy B
Tanzania350 contributions
Oct 2023 • Solo
You can’t swim here as it’s shallow, and the waves are dominated by kitesurfers. Strong winds blow all the time, and in the evening and at night, they get even stronger, making beach walks uncomfortable.
There are many hotels and a few restaurants, but the selection is not as extensive compared to the northern beaches of the island.
The vendors offering massages, tours, and kitesurfing equipment are quite persistent, but it's tolerable compared to the northern beaches.
Overall, there are beautiful sunsets, plenty of space on the shore, and great ocean views.
There are many hotels and a few restaurants, but the selection is not as extensive compared to the northern beaches of the island.
The vendors offering massages, tours, and kitesurfing equipment are quite persistent, but it's tolerable compared to the northern beaches.
Overall, there are beautiful sunsets, plenty of space on the shore, and great ocean views.
Written September 27, 2024
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Bhutan Travel Club
Thimphu, Bhutan37 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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EVA122014
Italy21,164 contributions
Jan 2024 • Couples
We stayed in Paje for part of our long winter stay in Zanzibar, compared to the previous reviews I wrote, this time I feel like adding an extra point, as I found the beach to be enchanting, very white sand, very little seaweed and a wonderful calm turquoise sea felt like being in the Maldives! Obviously, like in Jambiani, you have to know how to choose the right area to stay in, but I found it really top!
Thanks to the heat, but not excessive for me because it was always windy, there were also very few people around to my delight, you could see a few tourists and sellers from 5pm onwards, a dream! and where we were staying not even many kites despite having a kite school next door. Paje is a lively place, very popular with young people, it is wild and a bit hippie, highly recommended for those looking for a beautiful but also serviced seaside resort, with many places to go to eat, drink or dance!
Thanks to the heat, but not excessive for me because it was always windy, there were also very few people around to my delight, you could see a few tourists and sellers from 5pm onwards, a dream! and where we were staying not even many kites despite having a kite school next door. Paje is a lively place, very popular with young people, it is wild and a bit hippie, highly recommended for those looking for a beautiful but also serviced seaside resort, with many places to go to eat, drink or dance!

Written February 28, 2024
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jo9161evans
21 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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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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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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Nico F
55 contributions
Sep 2023 • Couples
Very popular with kite surfing crowds this beach is over populated, littered with trash and rather expensive compared with the rest of the island. Still if you are an avid kite surfer this is the place to be. If you are just starting to learn it is a bad place to start as there are so many kites you are ducking and not getting to learn properly. If you are looking for a party vibe you will not be disappointed. If you are looking for relaxing or romance rather pick a quieter beach.
As with the rest of Zanzibar, you will be offered illicit drugs for sale along with a flood of trinkets and nuts at much higher rates than you will be charged at one of the markets. Be prepared to say "Hapana asante" several times, which translates to "no thanks " because hawkers, excursion operators and drug dealers do not easily take no for an answer.
As with the rest of Zanzibar, you will be offered illicit drugs for sale along with a flood of trinkets and nuts at much higher rates than you will be charged at one of the markets. Be prepared to say "Hapana asante" several times, which translates to "no thanks " because hawkers, excursion operators and drug dealers do not easily take no for an answer.
Written September 4, 2023
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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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maira mont
Montreal-du-Gers, France15 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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Hola , quiero viajar con mis hijos, de 19 y 17 años a Zanzíbar. Estoy valorando dos hoteles , el SBH Mónica en la playa de paje, que me gusta porque prefiero hoteles más pequeños, pero me preocupa que haya demasiado viendo para disfrutarla porque he visto que es el paraíso del surf ... Es muy molesto y frecuente el viento a finales de Junio ? Se puede practicar snorkel ??
Otra opción es el SBH Kilindim Resort, más al norte ... de esta sonda se menos ...
Quiero asegurarme de que mis hijos disfruten de la playa , del entorno y las actividades-
Muchísima gracias por vuestras respuestas !!
Written April 12, 2024
Hallo, Paje ist allgemein nicht zu überlaufen. Wie es direkt im Juni ist kann ich leider nicht sagen. Wir waren vor Weihnachten bis Mitte Januar da. Schnorcheln geht direkt am Strand nicht ganz so gut, aber (Boot) am ca. 2km vorgelagerten Riff ist das sehr gut möglich.
Written April 24, 2024
What month is the best time to visit Zanzibar?! I was hoping to visit sometime during spring break April-May. That can change depending on weather.
Written March 5, 2024
AWL2012
Johannesburg, South Africa
Where did you book the gang gliding in Paje?
Written February 7, 2023
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!
Written August 8, 2021
Kirk_Sixx
St. Petersburg, Russia
Подскажите , пожалуйста , а можно ли на Занзибаре взять в прокат велосипед ?
Written February 10, 2021
What are the drinks prices in bars, restaurants & hotels ?
Written January 18, 2020
The local beach bars are very cheap ... the hotels are about double the price.
Written January 24, 2020
hallo hast du einen Tipp für ein cooles Hostel ? danke
Written September 4, 2019
Bonjour,
Nous sommes allés au white sand. C’est fabuleux
Written October 7, 2019
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.
Written June 6, 2019
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.
Written June 7, 2019
Liliana Sampaio
Tavira, Portugal
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.
Written May 11, 2019
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
Written May 16, 2019
Buona sera come il tempo a metà marzo vorrei partire il 10 me lo consigliate? O rischio pioggia e alto
Written January 17, 2019
La stagione delle piogge inizia successivamente, certo qualche pioggerellina può verificarsi, ma durano talmente poco che non ti rovineranno sicuramente le vacanze.
Written January 18, 2019
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