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🌎  Tanzania 🇹🇿

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📍  Paje Beach

✈️  Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)

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Paje Beach in Zanzibar is a renowned coastal destination, particularly famous for its excellent kitesurfing conditions due to consistent winds and a shallow lagoon, making it a prime spot for watersports. It's easily accessible by taxi or local transport (dala-dala) from Stone Town, taking about an hour, and once there, the beach and village are largely walkable. Paje is highly recommended for both solo travelers, who will find a safe and social environment, and those seeking guided activities like kitesurfing lessons, snorkeling, or diving trips, which are readily available through local operators. The best times to visit are during the dry seasons from June to October and December to February, when winds are optimal and weather is pleasant, though it remains a viable destination outside of the heavy rainy seasons (March-May). A typical visit duration ranges from 3 to 7 days, allowing ample time for relaxation, watersports, and exploring nearby attractions like Jozani Forest. Costs are moderate; expect to spend roughly $50-$150+ per day depending on accommodation, dining choices, and activities, with kitesurfing lessons being a significant expense. Be mindful of the substantial tidal changes which affect swimming at low tide but offer unique opportunities for exploring the exposed seabed and observing local seaweed farming.