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Kitesurfing Holiday in Tanzania

All difficulty levels
Instruction in English
Breakfast included
Airport transfer available

This listing has the most popular offer available in Tanzania

Learn kitesurfing or spice up your riding by reaching new possibilities! The shallow warm water of the lagune of the Indian Ocean makes Paje the perfect spot for beginners, and with perfect conditions to practice some new tricks if you are more advanced.

Meet the instructors

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Yassin Majid alias Jux Faiz alias G & 1 More…
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Highlights

  • Suitable for all levels
  • Best kite spot on the island to learn from scratch or evolve to the next level
  • 6 hours one-on-one clinic kitesurfing lessons per person
  • 3 days full kitesurfing gear rental to practice on your own under supervision
  • 1 45 minutes sport massage per person
  • IKO certificate
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • A la carte menu for full breakfast

Skill level

  • Beginner
  • Intermediate
  • Advanced

Styles


6 days with instruction in English
The organizer also speaks: Dutch, Portuguese
Airport transfer available:
Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (US$ 50 per person)
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Accommodation

Check-in Time:
14:00
Check-out Time:
10:00

Facilities

  • Swimming pool (outdoor)
  • Air-conditioned rooms
  • Bar
  • Dining area
  • Garden
  • Luggage room / storage
  • Restaurant
  • Special menu request
  • Terrace
  • Board rental
  • Free parking
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Ironing / ironing board
  • Laundry
  • Tour assistance
  • Outdoor shower

Hakuna Matata Boutique

Hakuna Matata Boutique is a cozy little boutique hotel 150 meters away from the azure blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Here, you can wind down after a day of yoga, kitesurfing, beach walks, tours, or just chill all day by their beautiful pool.

All the rooms have a pool view, and from the terrace rooms you can just dive in, whole the balcony rooms let you enjoy the beautiful colors of the sunset.

Behind the hotel, you will find Hakuna Matata Kiteschool (150 meters) where you can start your lessons or rent your gear. If you want to stretch your muscles afterwards or want to do a (morning) yoga workout, you can use their rooftop terrace for an airy breeze, or just take a book and a drink and chill in the lounges there.

They have a small staff working there, who would make you feel just like home. They are the ones making your stay at Hakuna Matata Boutique a memorable one!

All the light rooms are equipped with large glass sliding doors with mosquito net, AC and ceiling fan, ensuite private bathroom with hot water, safe box, closet for clothes, table and chair, a queen size or king size double bed, and also some triple rooms are available for twin / triple setup.

Frangipwani Boutique Hotel

Frangi'pwani offers exclusive luxury at the most affordable rates. Located in the heart of Paje, just 200 meters away from Paje by Night (for yoga) and the white beaches with the azure blue colors of the Indian Ocean.

Inside Frangipwani, you can enjoy a nice cocktail from their bar and relax at the sunbeds facing the large pool. The restaurant offers a nice variety of local and international dishes which can be served in their large garden terrace, little rooftop terrace, or in the privacy of your room.

Each room has a spacious, natural, clean design that reflects the hotel’s sense of relaxed luxury. Feel comfortable and at home in large double-bed rooms. With each room facing the pool or garden, you have the choice of upper or ground levels, each offering the perfect space for all your vacation needs.

Hakuna Matata Kiteschool is approximately 300 meters away, where you can spend your time sunbathing, swimming in the sea, kitesurfing, or doing SUP.

The electricity in Zanzibar is very unstable, but don't worry about that because there is a backup generator to keep your room cool and the Wi-Fi working.

There are a two types of rooms:

  • The terrace rooms downstairs have a private terrace overlooking the garden or pool. Inside is an extra large king size bed, and in the back an open spacious bathroom with separate toilet
  • The balcony rooms upstairs have a private balcony overlooking the garden or pool. The spacious room features an extra large king size bed and this room is big enough to fit an extra single bed for twin or triple setup. Separate bathroom with toilet and shower

Hakuna Matata Villa

Hakuna Matata Villa is located 100 meters from the beach in a lush green part of Paje. There are six private rooms and one 4 person dormitory, a shared, outside seating area with comfortable couches, a small restaurant with outside terrace, delicious cold pool, outside shower, and a terrace with sunbeds.

As it is a small guesthouse with a shared dining area, it is very easy to mingle with other travelers. The staff consists of a small team, which makes it an intimate and homely place. Behind Hakuna Matata Villa is the 24 hour supermarket with small local shops and restaurants (African BBQ is open 24 hours) close by.

The yoga studio is located in Paje by Night, the other location just 50 meters from Hakuna Matata Villa. The studio is located in the lush garden, with also a bar and a restaurant, a swimming pool with jacuzzi, a Balinese Spa hut. Hakuna Matata Kiteschool is approximately 400 meters away from the hotel.

All rooms have air conditioning and a private en-suite bathroom, the dormitory has a shared bathroom across the hallway.

There are a few types of rooms:

  • The double / twin rooms are 20 square meters and features two single beds which can be joined together with a mattress bridge to make one 7 feet wide double bed
  • The king rooms are 22 square meters and features a king size bed
  • The dormitory is 20 square meters and features two bunkbeds

Program

This package includes 6 hours private lessons gear inclusive plus 3 days full gear rental. In the first 3 days of your holiday, you will have 2 hours of private lessons per day with your instructor. In the following 3 days, you will practice on your own – under supervision - what you have been learning in the previous days.

They can promise you that riding surrounded by the colors of the azure blue lagune feels amazing!

Itinerary

Kitesurfing is tides and wind-dependent so it is not really possible to create in advance a precise daily schedule. Lessons are set to begin the day after arrival. A typical plan looks like this:

Day 1: Arrival

Arrive at your accommodation and meet the team.

Day 2: 2 hours private lessons with your own instructor

If you are a beginner, your instructor will introduce you to the sport and teach you various safety rules and skills on land before going into the water. The safety training will teach and show you how to assess the wind and physical location, as well as how to properly manage the equipment, set-up, and control the trainer kite.

If you are not new to kitesurfing, they can take you from intermediate to fully independent so that you will be able to rent equipment wherever you go. From independent to advanced learning to master riding in all directions, as well as basic jumping techniques, pop, and how to rescue another rider and his board.

If are already advanced, you can use these 6 hours to learn new tricks from their instructors or you can have a full day of gear rental to practice yourself.

Days 3 and 4: 2 hours private lessons per day with your instructor

For a beginner, it is time to get in the water and attempt the first water start. You will now put your skills to the test and experience the full potential of the wind. You will learn to use the kite power to body drag in all possible directions, water relaunch your kite, self-rescue, recover your board, and become proficient enough to begin riding on your own!

All other levels will keep spicing up their riding by reaching new possibilities up to preferred level 5 specialties.

Day 5, 6, and 7

It’s time for everybody to practice on their own – under supervision - what they have been learning in the previous day. You have 3 days of full gear rental included in this package.

Note for beginners: For your safety, note that if at the end of the 6 hours your instructor believes that you are not yet ready to ride on your own, the 3 days rental will be converted for free into 3 extra hours private lessons.

Day 8: It’s your departure day and it’s time to say goodbye!

Kitesurfing is not the only activity offered by Paje by Night.

They also host a yoga school, a Balinese spa where you get both traditional and holistic massages, and they arrange an array of tours and excursions on the island. There are plenty of ways to fill up your day!

Skill levels

This package is perfect for beginners, intermediate, and advanced. If you are a beginner, your instructor will take you from scratch and bring you to the level you can start kiting on your own.

If you are not new to kitesurfing, Paje by Night can take you from intermediate to fully independent so that you will be able to rent equipment wherever you go.

If you are independent, they will take you to the advanced level where you will learn to master riding in all directions, as well as basic jumping techniques, pop, riding toeside, doing rolls or combining tricks, and how to rescue another rider and his board.

Note for beginners: For your safety, if at the end of the 6 hours your instructor believes that you are not yet ready to ride on your own, the 3 day rental will be converted for free into 3 extra hours of private lessons.

Instructors

Yassin Khamis

Majid alias Jux

Faiz alias G

Khamis

Location

All three locations are located in Paje, the best kitesurfing spot on the whole island of Zanzibar. The knee-deep lagoon, the steady mild wind, and flat water are absolutely perfect for beginners, intermediate, as well as for independent kiters who wish to learn Freeride, Freestyle, Wave riding offshore the reef, and Hydrofoil.

Paje is also a lively village with plenty of options to spend your evening around. There is a vast range of things to do on the island, notably some amazing diving, snorkeling, as well as some superb historic and cultural activities.

Food

All three locations have an indoor restaurant. The menu a la carte of the restaurant offers a variety of dishes to choose from, most notably organic dishes, fish and seafood, responsibly fished from the ocean, big healthy salads, meat, fresh homemade pasta, traditional soups, and pizzas (tip: the restaurant of Paje by Night has real Italian wood-fired pizza on the menu).

In terms of food, there is a lot of flexibility. They also offer very nice 100% fresh fruit juices, and smoothies as well as wines, beers, coffee, and tea.

Frangipani has a bar where you can order a enjoy a refreshing cocktail (or two during happy hour). Hakuna Matata Boutique's breakfast comes with a choice of fresh fruit juice, coffee, tea, bread, eggs, fresh fruits, yoghurt with homemade granola, pancakes, and a variety of sweet or salty pastries during the week.

The following meals are included:

  • Breakfast

The following dietary requirement(s) are served and/or catered for:

  • Vegetarian
  • Lacto-ovo Vegetarian
  • Vegan
  • Gluten Free
  • Regular (typically includes meat and fish)
  • Pescatarian
  • Hallal
  • Seafood
  • Lactose Free
If you have special dietary requirements it's a good idea to communicate it to the organiser when making a reservation

Things to do (optional)

Optional excursions

  • Yoga classes at Paje by Night
  • Extra massages at A Little Java Massage in Paje by Night
  • Diving
  • Blu Safari
  • Bike rental
  • Jozani Forest walking
  • Spice tour
  • Stone Town Historic visit
  • Surfing
  • Swimming with dolphins
  • Prison Island visit
  • Snorkeling
  • Visit/swim in one of the caves

Spa treatments

One 45 minutes massage is included in the package price.

Paje By Night asks you to provide 24 hours in advance notice when canceling or rescheduling an appointment. If a cancellation notice is not given on time we reserve the right to charge a 50% cancellation fee.

One 60 minutes massage is included in the package price.

What's included

  • 6 hours of private kitesurfing lessons per person (kitesurfing gear inclusive)
  • 3 days full gear rental for practicing under supervision per person
  • 1 45 minutes sport massage per person at the Little Java massage salon in Paje by Night
  • IKO certificate
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Breakfast

What's not included

  • Flights
  • Transfer to and from airport
  • Tours and excursions on the island
  • Yoga classes (can be booked at Paje by Night)
  • Bar and restaurant purchases at the hotel

How to get there

Recommended Airports

Arrival by airplane

Please arrange your flight to arrive at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ). With KLM, you can check-in a kite-bag instead of one suitcase for free.

Another option is to fly to Dar es Salaam and take a local flight to Zanzibar. Most of the time they will charge extra (25 - 50 USD) for the kite-bag. Your can also travel by ferry (2 hours, 35 USD) and you can take the kite-bag for free.

Arrival by ferry

Location of the port is minimum half hour drive from the airport, depending on the traffic. You can find ferry times online.

Airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport Airport transfer available: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (US$ 50 per person) Additional charges may apply. You can request this in the next step.

Cancellation Policy

  • A reservation requires a deposit of 25% of the total price.
  • The deposit is non-refundable, if the booking is cancelled.
  • The rest of the payment should be paid on arrival.

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Availability

This package is available year round except April.

Best windy months are June, July, August, September to mid October, end of December to end of February.

Mid October to December are not reknown as very windy months however good windy days do happen.

Mid season
  • May and June
  • September - December 19
  • 21 February - March 
High season
  • July - August
  • January 6 - February 20
Peak season
  • December 20 - January 5

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