Paje by Kite - Zanzibar (Paje, Tanzania)

ABOUT THE SURF CAMP

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LOCATION AND SURF CONDITIONS

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Our legendary kite centre, Paje by Kite, is located on the beachfront along with The Beach House, the perfect spot to relax and chill out on the beach enjoying our beans sunbeds, Italian gelato, big salad and light meals. Zanzibar, and Paje in particular, is among one of the top destinations in the world and in Africa to learn how to kitesurf. The reef is far off-shore and offers beautiful waves for experienced kite surfer. The knee-deep lagoon, steady mild wind and flat water make the perfect spot to go strapless and to learn and improve new tricks and skills: absolutely perfect for beginners and freestylers.

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CAMP CHARACTER

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We are a place of real people, we love to socialize and sometimes we also like to be alone, some of us are definitely very talkative, some others a bit less, some are explosive and passionate, others are more reserved, calm and reflective, we are very straightforward, we smiles because we feel the smile arising from us and we are not really good in fake smiles, we try our best to give you personal attention but sometimes our mind might take a flight. We are a small universe of people that life brought together from different cultures and different backgrounds. There has been a time when we were arranging the most amazing thematic parties of all Zanzibar. Nowadays we are definitely more quite. The island has grown in offer and almost every day there’s a party going on in the beach or in the nearby surroundings. Occasionally we like offer some interesting live concerts. Hence if you need peace and relax you will definitely enjoy, those who wish to party and spend the night out just need to take a stroll or a short hop.

ACCOMMODATION AND CATERING

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ACCOMMODATION TYPES

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We offer three rooms category all overlooking our verdant tropical garden: the standard bungalows, the King Size and the Concept Bungalows. We also have a couple of options for families and friends such as the Family Bungalow and the Jungle Bungalows.
Free Wi-Fi is available in the restaurant, bar and swimming-pool area.

STANDARD BUNGALOW:
The Standard Bungalows can feature a king bed or two twin beds. They all have en-suite bathroom with hot shower and ceiling fan over the bed. There can sleep max 2 people.

Amenities:
- 220-240 volt circuits
- Mosquito net
- Ceiling fan
- safe-box
- bath-towels
- beach-towels

Windows have mosquito netting but no glass in order to allow air circulation. The hottest months in Zanzibar are December, January, February and March. If you cannot cope well with the heat then we definitely recommend you opt for a King Size or a Concept bungalow.

KING SIZE BUNGALOW:
The King Size Bungalows can be double or triple. The King Size Bungalow double feature a King bed. The King Size Bungalow triple feature three single beds.

Amenities:
- 220-240 volt circuits
- Mosquito net
- Glass-windows
- Ceiling fan
- Air-conditioning
- Safe-box
- Bath-towels
- Beach-towels
- Drinking water
- Shampoo
- Shower-gel
- Baby cot upon request

CONCEPT BUNGALOW:
The Concept Bungalows bring the unique decor and style of the public areas of Paje By Night into each of them and in fact none look the same: colors and design always differ. If you have a preference for one of them please let us know at the time of booking. If possible we will be happy to assign it to you – but no guarantee!

Amenities:
- 220-240 volt circuits
- Double queen bed
- Glass-windows
- Ceiling fan
- Air-conditioning
- Safe-box
- Bath-towels
- Beach-towels
- Drinking water
- Shampoo
- Shower-gel
- Baby cot upon request

Some of the concept bungalows have mosquito net on the bed’s area, some don’t. A Mosquito net makes you really feel in Africa but sometimes it just interfere with spaces hence our decision not to have it in certain rooms. However you shouldn’t worry about mosquitos. During the turn-down service, between 19.00 and 20.00 your house-keeper will always spray the room.

FAMILY BUNGALOW:
The Family Bungalow consists of two interconnected rooms: a Master bedroom with one king bed and a Standard bedroom with two twin beds. Both rooms have their own entry door and en-suite bathroom with hot shower.

Amenities:
- 220-240 volt circuits
- King bed in the Master bedroom
- Two twin beds in the Standard bedroom
- Glass-windows
- Ceiling fan both in the Master and Standard bedroom
- Air-conditioning in the Master bedroom
- Safe-box
- Bath-towels
- Beach-towels
- Drinking water
- Shampoo
- Shower-gel
- Baby cot upon request

JUNGLE BUNGALOW:
The Jungle Bungalows, as its name suggests, is a very rustic refuge from the wild African sun made of wood, coral walls and intertwined palm leaves. It’s suitable for young travelers and backpackers looking for a cheap accommodation. They consist of two story: on the ground floor there’s a twin beds bedroom with en-suite bathroom. The upper floor features a double bed bedroom and an outdoor terrace. Stairs are steep and children must not be left unattended.

Amenities:
- 220-240 volt circuits
- Double queen bed in the upper floor bedroom
- two twin beds in the ground floor bedroom
- Standing fan on ground floor bedroom
- Air-conditioning in the upper floor bedroom
- Safe-box
- Bath-towels
- Beach-towels
- Extra adult bed upon request

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STORAGE:  included in the room rate.

Please note that wet kites are not allowed in the hotel’s room.

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CATERING

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RESTAURANT:
We love food and we are a proper restaurant serving mainly Italian specialties. From a la carte menu you can choose a variety of dishes vegetarian, vegan, pescatarian, wood-fired pizza and a selection of fresh home-made pasta including ravioli. We also enjoy playing with flavors blending our Mediterranean cuisine with the Swahili, the Arabic and the Indian ones creating unpredictable brand-new dishes. Whatever food you will choose, we will cook it in the most wealthy way. Responsibly, we do not use palm oil. In our kitchen, you will only find extra virgin olive oil and sunflower oil. We cater both for our guests and walk-in customers, so when it’s very busy it might help to pre-book your table and let us know in advance your choice of food. Breakfast is always included in our rates. Gluten-free breakfast is also available but has to be requested at the time of booking. The main restaurant is open from 12.00 to 22.00 every day.

BAR:
The original bar is open from 08.00 am and usually until the last customer decides it’s time to go to sleep however not later than 1 am. We offer a variety of cocktails and alcoholic drinks, good wines by glass and bottle, soft drinks, fresh minute made tropical juices, smoothies and thikies using the fruit that our island seasonally offers along with a very nice music selection!

BEACH HOUSE:
The Beach House offers sunbeds overlooking the ocean, italian gelato, coffee, milkshakes, minute made juices and smoothies, evening aperitivo, cheese and wines as well as snacks, tapas and big salads in the most fascinating environment ever. The Beach House is open from 10am to 7pm every day.

SURF COURSE AND ACTIVITIES

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SURF COURSE DETAILS

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Paje by Kite, our Kite centre located next to The Beach House, offers kite courses and one-on-one lessons, rentals, beach service, lockers, washing facilities, a launch area and a kite shop.

Official Airush Kiteboarding School
Instructors: Internationally Certified
Kites:  AIRUSH KITEBOARDING
Boards: mixed brands
Harness: mixed brands

Kite surfing is one of our passions. Paje by Kite was the first Kite School in Paje founded over 10 years ago by a bunch of enthusiastic friends. The motto has always been enjoy, have fun and deliver a personalized top quality kite surfing tuition. We definitely prefer to focus on private lessons, the most effective way to have you quickly on board and ready to ride … no doubt what you also want … but we also operate group courses and the best combination of mixed lessons. At the end of each season (September and mid-February) we sell our used gear for a very convenient price.

NOTES:
School opens from 15th June to 15 October – from 15th December to end of February.
Open daily 7 days a week from 09.00 to 18.00

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OTHER ACTIVITIES

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There is a vast range of things to do on the island, notably some amazing diving, snorkeling, and kite-surfing, as well as some superb historic and cultural activities. Here in Paje we can also offer you one of the most sensational and characteristic beaches of the island. You can also enjoy a variety of other watersports such as Surf trips, SUP among mangroves as well as bike eco-tours, private or open Yoga classes, Meditation and Ayurveda therapy.

PAJE BY NIGHT AMENITIES:
Bar | Restaurant | Lounge | Beach facilities | Salty water swimming-pool with Jacuzzi | Sun-beds | Hammocks | Kite Centre | The Beach House | Shala deck | Yoga classes (dynamicAshtanga and Vinyassa yoga styles) | Thai Yoga massage | SPA nearby | Tours desk | Laundry service | Baggage storage | Free parking | Free Wi-Fi (available in the resort’s public areas and at the beach) |

MORE INFO, HOW TO GET THERE & FAQ

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SURF CONDITIONS

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Breaks directly at the main spot and at nearby spots

one of the most pristine of the island fortunately not yet reached by mass tourism, offering kilometers of fine white sand stretching in both directions.
As the rest of the southeast coast it is highly tidal and that’s probably the reason why it has not yet (fortunately) been targeted by the large hotel chains. High and low tide occur every day at a different time so there can be days when high tide occurs in the central hours of the day and others when low tide does. At low tide, you won’t be able to have a swim without taking a 5 – 10 minutes stroll through the lagoon however at that time you will be able to walk very far into the lagoon and encounter some sea life such as starfish. It’s perhaps a good idea to check the tides calendar before booking to see if that works for you.

Seasonal conditions

Leisure travelers can visit the island at any time of the year with the exception of April and May when the change of winds direction leads to an increase of rainfall. Conversely best months for kite surfers go from June to September and again – although with milder winds – from mid of December to mid of February. Best diving months go from October to March.

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SURROUNDINGS / REGION

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Characterization of surroundings/region

Paje is strategically located and in about an hour you can reach almost every part of the island. It takes approx. 20 minutes to get to Kizimkazi and go swimming with dolphins, again 20 minutes to the Jozani Forest, the tall forest that once covered most of the island; 30 minutes to Matemwe probably the best diving spot on the island and to Menai Bay where the blue safari among islets and sandbanks starts; 45 minutes to Stone Town which visit could also be combined with the spice tour or an excursion to prison island. It will take a little bit more than an hour to get to Nungwi the very northern tip of the island.

Activities and facilities

CAR, MOTORBIKE & BIKE RENTAL:
What’s about exploring the island at you own pace ? We can organize both car, scooter & bike rental. You will need either an international driving license or a permit that we can arrange for you, just let us know …

Bike & Snorkel:
A half day guided excursion. Biking along the beach you will reach one of the best snorkeling spot in Zanzibar located about 10 km north from Paje. Leave your bike get into a boat and enjoy the sea and its sea life. After snorkeling, cycle back to Paje along the beach and through the traditional village of Bwejuu.
This is an easy, all flat, cycling but beware of the heat

Wild Biking:
For the active ones, this half day excursion is a nice alternative way to visit the Jozani Forest which you’ll reach off-road and off the beaten tracks. The protected forest covers an area of about 10 sq. km between Chwaka and Uzi bay and along with the mangroves forest to North and the marshes to the south forms a rich set of different natural habitats. Once on site you will take a walk through the forest home to the endemic Columbus Red Monkeys. Cycle back to Paje along the main road.
For experienced off-road rider only. If you haven’t cycled long distance before, better choose another tour.

Biking southwards:
A half-day tour visiting the undeveloped southeast coast where the atmosphere is still very laid back and people. The beautiful baobab trees, the little town of Makunduchi with its few colonial buildings, the patches of red soil and the big quinine trees will make you really feel in Africa. It’s a semi-long tour mostly off-road with lots of stops.

Biking through the village:
Explore the village life on mountain bike, visit some historic caves and ride on the beach (tides dependent). Easy, no experience required

Biking through Paje Forest:
Explore Paje bush and forest on mountain bike riding a maize of single tracks sections, cross the village and return riding along the beach.
Quite easy, 2 hours, only off-road (beware of tracks with some coral outcrops).

THE JOZANI FOREST AND THE MANGROVE PARK:
This is an interesting alternative to any sea activity. The protected forest covers an area of 10 sq. km between Chwaka bay and Uzi bay and along with the mangroves forest to north and the marshes to the south, it forms a rich set of different natural habitats. From the silence of the forest emerge the songs of its birds and animals: the Akelat; the green Babul of Zanzibar; the Zanzibari kingfisher, the Olive sunbird, the crowned
hornbill, the acute whistling of the endemic Columbus Red Monkeys.
Extras:
the nearby butterflies center and the giant tortoises center, located nearby, might also be included in the excursion.

SPICE TOUR:
Spices have long been a pillar of Zanzibar’s trade economy. They were introduced by the Chinese and Portuguese but it was the Omani sultan who fully developed the island potentiality making of Zanzibar the world’s single largest cloves producer and although this is no longer true nowadays Zanzibar has retained its name of Spice-Island.
The visit to a Spice plantation is definitely one of the most interesting tours in Zanzibar. It doesn’t only provide an introduction to the region’s history and heritage, it literally takes you into a new journey where all those powders that you’ll normally see lined up on a supermarket shelf become plants, flowers, roots, barks, colours, perfumes and flavours. This is a half-day tour and can in case be combined with the visit of Stone Town or to Prison Island

SPICE TOUR + STONE TOWN:
This package combines the visit to a spice farm with a guided visit of Stone Town.
It’s a full day tour starting with the visit to the spice farm and continuing after lunch at the plantation with the visit of Stone Town. For more info see the description of the Stone Town tour and of the Spice Tour.

PRISON ISLAND:
This little island lies just a few miles off Stone Town. It is fringed with a beautiful coral reef and it’s home to a population of giant Aldabran Tortoises. You can snorkel, relax by the beach, feed the tortoises and enjoy the view of Stone Town from the sea. There’s also a small restaurant on site. The tour and can be combined with the visit of Stone Town or with the Spice tour.

PRISON ISLAND + STONE TOWN:
This package combines the visit to Prison Island with a guided tour of Stone Town.
It’s a full day tour starting with Prison Island and continuing with the visit of Stone Town. It involves sailing, snorkeling, sunbathing, sightseeing. For more info see the description of the Stone Town tour and Prison Island tour.

PRISON ISLAND + SPICE TOUR:
Seeing, experiencing, smelling, tasting ! This full day trip combines sailing, snorkeling and sunbathing at Prison Island (where you also have the opportunity to meet the giant Aldabran Tortoises) with the visit to a Spice Farmwhere all those spices that we normally see lined up on a supermarket shelf become plant, flower, root, bark, colour, perfume and flavour.

SPICE TOUR + JOZANI FOREST:
A full immersion into nature !
After leaving Paje you will head to the western side of the coast where spices are grown. The kind of spices you can see and fruit that you can taste varies according to the season however these include species like cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, pepper, vanilla, cardamom and fruit like pineapple, mango, jack-fruit, doriani, passion-fruit, avocado, liches, … After lunch at the plantation you will reach the Jozani forest, a protected area covering about 10 sq. km between Chwaka bay and Uzi bay forming a rich set of different natural habitats that includes the tall tree forest on one side and the mangrove forest on the other side. Highlight of the forest are the endemic red colobus monkeys.

DOLPHINS TOUR:
The most popular dolphin spotting location in Zanzibar is Kizimkazilocated on the Southwest coast. Several bottle-nose dolphins stay at Kizimkazi all year-round. Humpback dolphins might also be encountered but not regularly, they are also much more shy than bottle-nose. Dolphins come to these coastal shallow waters to feed, nurse their calves, rest and socialize. Best time to spot them is early in the morning when the water is still cool. Swimming with dolphins is certainly one of the most fascinating experience in life however we have to warn you that in high season the number of boats literally chasing them can be quite high which translates into distress both for the dolphins and you, especially if you really care for nature. For that reason we only arrange dolphins tour with private boat. If you see that conditions are not ideal then you can just change your plan and spend your time swimming and sailing along the coast. We also need to warn you that sightings aren’t guaranteed, let’s say 80% success rate.

SNORKELING TRIPS:

MNEMBA ISLAND:
The surrounding of Mnemba island, off the north-eastern coast of Zanzibar is considered one of the best, if not the best, snorkeling and diving spot of the island. The variety of sites offer the possibility to sight interesting coral gardens, reef fish, barracuda, ray, moray eels, reef shark, sea turtles and occasionally dolphins but the list is much wider than that ….

SAILING THE LAGOON:
Jump into the turquoise! Explore the lagoon just off the beach with our captain Choro and his n’galawa, a traditional Zanzibar boat. Sailing is tides dependent and need to be planned accordingly.

SNORKELING IN JAMBIANI AND BWEJUU:
Buccanneer Diving Centre, located on the beach about 300 m on the left offers group trips to the above destinations as well as diving trips to Kizimkazi an interesting area to encounter pelagic species such as dolphins, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, gray and black tip reef sharks, rays, stingrays, manta rays, whales (between Aug and Sep), whale sharks (between Nov and Mar).

BLUE SAFARI:
A trip to discover the beautiful marine landscapes studded with small atolls and islets, marine caves and sand banks re-emerging for a few hours from the crystal clear waters of the Indian Ocean. The safari can begin at Fumba or Menai bay a wonderful Marine conservation area often frequented by dolphins and the day will be devoted to snorkelling and relaxing on white temporary beaches. This is a full-day trip on a private boat inclusive of traditional Zanzibari lunch based on grilled fish, rice cooked in coconut water, seafood and exotic fruits, beverages (except alcoholic drinks). At sunset you will we return sailing through a forest of mangroves.

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JOURNEY

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Important details

The Zanzibar government requires that any person entering Zanzibar from June 6th 2020 must have a valid international travel and medical insurance. We recommend that you provide yourself an insurance covering medical costs including full evacuation and repatriation. Furthermore you might consider including also loss, damage, theft, cancellation etc. If you are planning to do watersports (diving, kitesurfing and others) make sure these are included.

Depending on the country you are coming from you might be prescribed anti-malarial pills, which generally provide a high level of protection but there are also several other practical measures that you can take to the reduce the chances of infection, as well as avoid the general discomfort of mosquito bites, most notably use an insect repellent. From our side we spray all our rooms during turn down between 19.30 and 20.00.

PACKAGES & PRICES

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Double Bungalow - 500 USD for 2 people

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Price includes:

- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- Free kite locker at the beach (Subject to availability. Need to be requested at the time of booking).
- Free Wi-Fi


COURSES + LESSONS (price list until Mar 2022):

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BASIC COURSE FOR BEGINNERS - from USD 400 per Person

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6 hrs one-on-one private lessons: USD 420 per person
8 hrs shared lessons (1 instructor / 2 students): USD 400 per person

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PRIVATE KITESURF COACHING WITH RENTAL

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1 – 2 hrs: USD 80 per hr
3 – 5 hrs: USD 75 per hr
6+ hrs: USD 70 per hr

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PRIVATE KITESURF COACHING WITHOUT RENTAL

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1 – 2 hrs: USD 70 per hr
3 – 5 hrs: USD 65 per hr
6+ hrs: USD 60 per hr

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PRIVATE HYDROFOIL DISCOVERY LESSON

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1,5 hrs: USD 120
Theory, setting up of the foil, maintenance, safety aspects (walking, body-dragging), first start

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PRIVATE HYDROFOIL COACHING WITH RADIO ASSISTANCE

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1 – 2 hrs: USD 80 per hr
3 to 5 hrs: USD 75 per hr
6+ hrs: USD 70 per hr

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YOGA CLASSES

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Drop-in classes:
The price is USD 15 per class per person
Buy 5 get 6 (when you buy 5 classes you will get 1 more class for free)
We have classes every day except on Sunday.
Arrivals and departures are open.
We do not recommend booking classes on arrival and departure days.
Pre-booked classes will have priority over in-house students dropping-in on a daily basis.
Walk-in guests pay USD 20 per class per person (cannot be pre-booked).
In-house guests have priority over walk-in guests.
Classes are normally given at the yoga studio in the garden and sometimes (if it’s not too hot and windy) at the sea-front open-air terrace at The Beach House.
The morning class starts at 08:00 and lasts 90 min.
The evening class starts at 17:15 and lasts 75 min.
(The school is open year round except April and May)

Private Classes (1 person):
Styles: Ashtanga Yoga.
The price is USD 50 per class
Buy 5 get 6 (when you buy 5 classes you will get 1 more class for free)
Each class lasts 60 min.
Since the focus is exclusively on you and the practice is much more intense, we suggest 1 lesson per day.
Private classes can be the best way for a beginner to be introduced to yoga as well as for intermediate/advanced to enhance their practice and knowledge. Asanas are adapted to your level; you will progress at your own pace and you will learn how to synchronize your breath and practice in a safe, injury-free manner.
Classes need to be pre-booked. The exact schedule will depends on available slots at the time of booking. They normally occur between 10:00 and 17:00.
(The school is open year round except April and May)

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RENTAL

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BOARD 1 DAY: USD 20 | 6 days  USD 100
SURF BOARD: USD 25 | 6 days  USD 125
FOIL BOARD: USD 50 | 6 days  USD 250
KITE 1 DAY: USD 50 | 6 days  USD 250
KITEBOARD + KITE: USD 60 | 6 days  USD 300
SURFBOARD + KITE: USD 65 | 6 days  USD 320
FOILBOARD + KITE: USD 100 | 6 days  USD 500