| Village: | Paje |
| Location: | Africa > Tanzania > Zanzibar |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| Paje is a long, windswept and seaweedy stretch of beach set beside a rambling village. It’s not half as attractive as Nungwi in the north of Zanzibar, but at certain times of the year this village draws in the kitesurfers like few other places in the world. There’s not much to do beside the beach, and if you’re here to enjoy it without a kite and a board then this might not be the best place for you. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| With less to do and warmer water than at Nungwi, it’s suprising that Paje Beach feels just as busy – especially with kitesurfers. The beachside scene here is certainly more low-key, but if you’re not planning on kitesurfing, then this might not be the best spot for you. |
| If you’re here on a budget, consider staying at Marhaba House and cooking for yourself there. The restaurants in Paje aren’t cheap, but the local shops (such as Local Shop 1) certainly are! |
| You can catch dala-dalas to Paje from Stone Town in about 90 minutes for TZS2,000. TZS45,000 would just about get you a taxi. |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Add Data |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Add Data |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | ocean, white-sand beach |
| Location type: | rural, village |
| Religion type: | Christianity, Islam |
What can we see or do there?
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| Services: | Add Data | ||
| Shops: | Local Shop 1 | Kijiji Boutique Supermarket Hardware | Supaduka Supermarket |
| Animals: | Add Data | ||
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Tanzanian Shilling (TZS) |
| Average daily budget: | TZS81,500 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 5 nights |
| High season: | December |
| Low season: | March, April, May |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Swahili |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 255 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | -6.26647, 39.53106 |
| Geographical feature: | Indian Ocean |
The Directions
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The Directions
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The Directions
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What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 1 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 20 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 1 hour, 30 minutes |
| Altitude: | sea level |
| Population: | Add Data |
| Size: | Add Data |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Paje, Zanzibar |
| Wikitravel: | Paje |
| Tripadvisor: | Paje |
| Local tourism: | Add Data |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | Add Data |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | TZS3,500 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | TZS37,000 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | TZS25,000 |
| Milk | 1 litre | TZS3,000 |
| Oil | 1 litre | TZS4,000 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | TZS35,000 |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | TZS25,000 |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | TZS700 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | TZS45,000 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | TZS18,000 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bananas | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | Add Data |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | TZS4,000 |
| Garlic | 1kg | Add Data |
| Ginger | 1kg | Add Data |
| Honey | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | TZS1,500 |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | Add Data |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | TZS2,000 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Condoms | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Deodorant | 1 can | Add Data |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | Add Data |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Coriander | 100g | Add Data |
| Cumin | 100g | Add Data |
| Fuel | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
Local Cuisine
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Biryani (meat) | TZS13,000 | |
| Biryani (vegetarian) | TZS8,000 | |
| Burger | TZS9,000 | |
| Burger (cheese) | TZS11,333 | |
| Burger (vegetarian) | TZS10,000 | |
| Calamari | TZS13,500 | |
| Cannelloni | TZS23,000 | |
| Carbonara | TZS13,500 | |
| Chilli con carne | TZS12,000 | |
| Chilli con (vegetarian) | TZS21,000 | |
| Curry (generic – meat) | TZS16,667 | |
| Curry (generic – vegetable) | TZS10,000 | |
| Eggs (how you like) | TZS9,500 | |
| Fajitas (meat) | TZS15,000 | |
| Fajitas (vegetable) | TZS12,000 | |
| Fillet (beef) | TZS15,500 | |
| Fillet (fish) | TZS16,333 | |
| Fish and chips | TZS20,000 | |
| Fish cakes | TZS12,000 | |
| French fries | TZS5,250 | |
| Fried (fish) | TZS16,000 | |
| Fruit salad | TZS6,833 | |
| Grilled (fish) | TZS13,000 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Lobster | TZS32,500 | |
| Octopus | TZS13,500 | |
| Omelette | TZS7,500 | |
| Pancake (simple) | TZS6,000 | |
| Pasta (meat) | TZS14,000 | |
| Pasta (vegetable) | TZS12,000 | |
| Pilau rice (vegetable) | TZS8,000 | |
| Pilau rice (meat) | TZS13,000 | |
| Pizza (simple) | TZS12,000 | |
| Pizza (loaded) | TZS15,000 | |
| Prawns | TZS15,500 |
| Dish | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Roasted (vegetable) | TZS7,000 | |
| Salad | TZS8,125 | |
| Salad (meat) | TZS10,750 | |
| Sandwich (basic) | TZS9,000 | |
| Sandwich (loaded) | TZS11,250 | |
| Samosas (vegetable) | TZS7,000 | |
| Skewers (meat) | TZS12,000 | |
| Soup (meat) | TZS9,625 | |
| Soup (vegetarian) | TZS8,500 | |
| Whole (fish) | TZS15,000 |
| Beverage | Average Cost | Restaurant Availability |
|---|---|---|
| Alcoholic mixed drink | TZS9,667 | |
| Bailey’s (shot) | TZS5,000 | |
| Beer (multinational) | TZS5,000 | |
| Beer (national) | TZS5,000 | |
| Cappuccino | TZS5,000 | |
| Cider (bottle) | TZS6,667 | |
| Coffee | TZS2,750 | |
| Cointreau (shot) | TZS5,000 | |
| Cognac (shot) | TZS5,000 | |
| Espresso | TZS3,750 | |
| Fruit juice (fresh) | TZS4,000 | |
| Gin (shot) | TZS5,250 | |
| Malibu (shot) | TZS5,000 | |
| Milkshake | TZS5,750 | |
| Red Bull | TZS5,500 | |
| Rum (shot) | TZS5,000 | |
| Sambuca (shot) | TZS5,500 | |
| Smoothie | TZS6,000 | |
| Soft drink | TZS2,000 | |
| Tea | TZS2,167 | |
| Tea (herbal) | TZS2,750 | |
| Tequila (shot) | TZS5,500 | |
| Vodka (shot) | TZS5,000 | |
| Water (2L) | TZS3,375 | |
| Whisky (shot) | TZS5,000 | |
| Wine (glass) | TZS6,000 |
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