Paje Beach, Beach on the southeastern coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania

Paje Beach is a wide stretch of white sand on the southeastern coast of Zanzibar, Tanzania, sheltered by a coral reef that runs along the shore. At low tide, broad sandbars appear and allow visitors to walk far out into the water without reaching any depth.

Paje was originally a small fishing village where people lived from the sea and from seaweed farming, a practice still visible today. The arrival of kiteboarding in the late 20th century gradually brought outside visitors and shaped the mixed character the area has now.

The beach changes a lot between high and low tide, so it is worth timing a visit to experience both states of the water. For kiteboarding, the windiest and most favorable months fall between June and September and again between December and February.

Women's groups from the village operate seaweed farms just off the beach, using methods that have stayed largely the same for generations. Guided tours let visitors walk through the farms and see how the harvest is dried and prepared, offering a look at a part of daily life that runs alongside the tourism scene.

• Location: Paje
• Address: Paje, Tanzania
• Phone: [phone]
• GPS coordinates: -6.26804,39.53650
• Latest update: September 17, 2026 03:51