Is Paje good for learning to kitesurf?

Yes, its flat, waist-deep lagoon and steady trade winds make it one of the best places in the world to learn, with many IKO-certified schools on the beach.

Will I definitely see the red colobus at Jozani?

Sightings are almost guaranteed, as habituated troops feed near the boardwalks; guides ask visitors to keep a few metres away to protect the endemic monkeys.

Does the tide affect the east-coast beaches?

Yes, the southeast coast has a large tidal range, so the sea retreats far out at low tide; this is ideal for kitesurfing but means swimming is tide-dependent.

How do I visit The Rock Restaurant?

It sits on a coral rock off Michamvi; at low tide you can walk out, and at high tide the restaurant sends a short boat, but booking ahead is essential.

Destination guide

East Zanzibar

Kitesurfing lagoons, seaweed farms and Zanzibar's last red colobus forest

How to get there

Getting to East Zanzibar

However you're arriving — from overseas, from another part of Tanzania, or just moving around once you're here.

Flying in from abroad

International visitors

Fly into Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) near Stone Town, then transfer by road about one hour east to Paje or Jambiani; some visitors arrive by Azam Marine ferry from Dar es Salaam and drive across.

From elsewhere in Tanzania

Upcountry & other cities

From Dar es Salaam take the Azam Marine fast ferry (about two hours) or a short flight on Coastal, Auric or ZanAir into Zanzibar, then continue by road to the southeast coast.

Getting around locally

Once you're in the region

Private transfers and taxis link the coast to the airport and Stone Town; shared daladalas run along the main road, and bicycles and scooters are popular for getting between Paje and Jambiani.

Want the door-to-door leg handled? Travel with a driver who knows the roads.

Book a driver