Paje beach

Paje is the beach on the east coast of Zanzibar Island.

Beach description

The resort is characterized by strong tides, during which you need to go several kilometers to reach the depth. People come to Paje Beach for beautiful views, a clean beach, the warm water of the Indian Ocean and for a peaceful, relaxing holiday. Fine white sand lies on the coast and on the bottom. The slope is flat, the water deepens slowly during a tide. There are no stones in the water. The conditions are great for Families with small children.

Due to the fact that the ocean daily goes 2-3 km on the shallows, local residents grow sea cabbage, shellfish, octopus, crabs and other animals. It is better not to swim in the farm area, you can injure yourself on the iron poles installed by the planters.

The most budget guesthouses on the archipelago are on the coastline. There are hotels and bungalows here. Paje attracts kitesurfers from all over the world. There are special kite schools where experienced instructors quickly and easily explain the technique of riding on the board. There is a rental equipment there. Near the beach, there are restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops.

When is it better to go

The climate of Tanzania is monsoon, the sun is active. The best time to relax – is from July to March. The rainy season falls on April, May and November. February – is a swing of the Tanzanian summer, the air temperature reaches +38 degrees during the day, the water warms up to +30 degrees. In Zanzibar there is a difference of 6 - 10 degrees, with the constant gusts from sea.

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