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Paje
Spend 2–3 days in Paje for kite‑surfing, beach walks and relaxed evenings; longer only if you want multiple lessons or day trips.
Paje is a small seaside village on Zanzibar’s southeast coast, famous for kite‑surfing and a laid‑back beach vibe. The village stretches about 5 km, so a couple of days let you surf, explore nearby Bwejuu and Jambiani, and enjoy the local bars and eateries.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- TZS
- Best months
- Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb
- avoid Mar–May (rainy), Nov (short rains)
- Airport
- ZNZ
- Nights
- 2–3
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- East Africa ↗Price park, reserve and permit fees before comparing lodges: they are charged per person per day, often with VAT, and are fixed whatever bed you choose.
- Tanzania ↗Apply for the Tanzania e-visa only on the official immigration portal; Zanzibar and, from 1 October 2026, mainland Tanzania each require their own US$44 inbound insurance bought from the state insurer's site.
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- Tanzania ↗Plastic carrier bags are banned; leave shop and duty-free plastic bags behind before you arrive.
- Tanzania ↗Light aircraft between parks and to Zanzibar have strict baggage limits, usually soft-sided bags only and a low total weight (often around 15 kg); confirm the limit with your operator.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Paje112 ▾
- Police, fire, ambulance112
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Paje, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Tanzanian shilling (TZS).Tanzania-wide
- SIM or eSIMVodacom, Airtel, Yas (Tigo) and Halotel sell SIMs at airports; registration takes fingerprints and a passport.Tanzania-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; lodges provide filtered water.Tanzania-wide
- TippingRestaurant: 5–10% where no service charge.Tanzania-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets D/G. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): fits · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Tanzania-wide
- SafetyPaje is generally safe for tourists; stay on the main beach at night and keep valuables secure.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and lodges; long-drops at some gates and picnic sites; squat toilets at bus stops.Tanzania-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police, fire, ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysGovernment offices close public holidays; on Zanzibar many local restaurants close by day in Ramadan.Tanzania-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportZNZ Zanzibar International Airport (Taxi or shared shuttle to Paje about 1 h).
- Getting aroundThe village is best explored on foot or by bicycle; dala‑dala (local minibuses) run routes 309 and 340.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- BeerBottle of local beer$2
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi within village (per person, shared)$1.30
- Budget bedHostel dormitory, a night, per personTZS 25,000
- Mid-range bedMid‑range lodge room, a night, per roomTZS 65,000
- High-end bedMid‑range lodge room, a night, per roomTZS 90,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget TZS 30,000 · Mid TZS 50,000 · High TZS 80,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- ZNZ Zanzibar International Airport (Taxi or shared shuttle to Paje about 1 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Feb
Best
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Mar
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Apr
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
May
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Aug
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Sep
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Oct
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Nov
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Dec
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Best: Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb. Avoid: Mar–May, Nov. Month by month →
Warmest Feb (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jul (20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C) low), wettest Apr (18 rain days), driest Feb (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Paje: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
8 rd
Feb
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Mar
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Apr
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18 rd
May
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
16 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
10 rd
Jul
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
8 rd
Aug
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
7 rd
Sep
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
8 rd
Oct
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10 rd
Nov
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
14 rd
Dec
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
The village is best explored on foot or by bicycle; dala‑dala (local minibuses) run routes 309 and 340. Taxis cost about US$1.30 per person when shared; bike or scooter hire about US$25 USD per day.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Jambiani
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Walk or bike south along the coast, about 1 h
Quiet fishing village with more beach bars.
Bwejuu
goDoor to door: ≈1 h
Walk or bike north, about 1 h
Small village with a relaxed vibe and a few cafés.
The Rock (Michamvi)
cautionDoor to door: ≈2 h total
Taxi round‑trip from Paje, about US$40 USD total
Popular photo spot; check tide and boat availability.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Summer Dream Lodge
Basic rooms, 20 m from beach, $25 USD per night incl. breakfast
Ndame Beach Lodge
Bungalows, breakfast included, $40–50 USD per person
Hakuna Majiwe Beach Lodge
$250 USD+ for beachfront bungalows
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- TZS 30,000–45,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- TZS 45,000–70,000 excl. bed
Trip budget
| Mid‑range lodge room1 × 2 nights × TZS 65,000 | TZS 130,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × TZS 50,000 | TZS 200,000 |
| Taxi from ZNZ to Paje (one way)2 × TZS 60,000 · check | TZS 120,000 |
| Shared shuttle (booked online)2 × TZS 10,000 · check | TZS 20,000 |
| Bike rental per day2 × TZS 25,000 · check | TZS 50,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | TZS 52,000 |
| Trip total≈ TZS 143,000 per person per day, bed included | TZS 572,000 |
Breakfast included.
2026 estimate in Tanzanian shillings; flights and visas excluded.
Prices of common things
| Meal at local restaurant | $5–7 |
| Pasta or pizza | $10 |
| Bottle of local beer | $2 |
| Taxi within village (per person, shared) | $1.30 |
| Bike or scooter rental per day | $25 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Low tide can leave a 1 km (0.6 mi) walk to water; check tide tables (once a month).Low tide can leave a 0.6 mi (1 km) walk to water; check tide tables (once a month).
- ATMs are limited to the petrol station roundabout; most shops accept cash only.
- Night walks are generally safe but stay on the main beach strip.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
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Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
Embassy
US embassy in Dar es Salaam; consulate in Zanzibar (check address).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Zanzibar Airport → Paje (taxi): about US$60, 1 h (check)
- Shared shuttle ZNZ → Paje: US$10 per person, 1 h (check)
Say or show
- Samahani — Excuse me / Sorry (sa‑ma‑ha‑ni)
- Asante — Thank you (a‑san‑te)
- Ni kiasi? — How much is it? (nee ka‑see?)
- Naweza kulipa kwa kadi? — Can I pay by card? (na‑we‑za ku‑li‑pa kwa ka‑di?)
- Chocho kiko wapi? — Where is the toilet? (cho‑cho ki‑ko wa‑pi?)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Paje. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Oct, Dec–Feb · avoid Mar–May (rainy), Nov (short rains) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 2 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
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