SUP Spots
SUP PARADISE IN ZANZIBAR
Zanzibar is sure to offer a lot when it comes to paddleboarding. With its pristine beaches and breathtaking scenery teamed up with friendly locals, SUP spots in Zanzibar are often called SUP Paradise.
Kite N’ Surf – being your friendly SUP buddy– lists down the best places you can go to for an awesome Kayaking adventure.
Nungwi Beach
The magnificent beach of Nungwi Beach is one of Zanzibar’s best as most tourists consider it as the most beautiful beach in the Island. Crystal clear waters, white sands paired with dancing palm trees, the area offers a great place to stay and enjoy kayaking. Stroll in the waters using Paddleboards to deeply appreciate the beauty of this beach.
Jambiani Beach
Many tourists are having fun paddle boarding in this area. If you’re a beginner, you can rent SUP boards in Zanzibar from reputable SUP shops and ask for assistance from expert instructors to get you started. The beaches along Jambiani are pristine and tranquil – perfect for paddling. In addition to seeing breathtaking marine creatures like sea cucumbers, starfish, and sea urchins, visitors can eat the delicious seafood provided by friendly locals. In case tourists don’t mind spending some money, they can go to the famous Rock Restaurant for a delicious and memorable meal.
Pemba Island
Paddling on Pemba Island is truly a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Any vacation highlighted by a SUP tour in the mangroves of Pemba Island is worth your time and money. Animals and plants live in abundance on this remote island. Here, you can see manta rays, deep-sea turtles, crowned hornbills, vervet monkeys, owls, flying foxes, and palm nut vultures among many other animals. It is also home to colorful coral reefs and other marine life. Tour-goers can paddle in a relaxing environment and spot flora and fauna.
Menai Bay
At 470 square kilometers (180 square miles), the Menai Bay Conservation Area (MBCA) is Zanzibar’s largest marine protected area. A conservation area was officially established in 1997 on Unguja Island, which includes extensive coral reefs, tropical fish, seagrasses, and mangrove forests as part of a tropical marine environment. Here, are SUP tours offered professionally. The experience can be customized to meet individual needs. A beautiful, safe, and nature-filled trip is available in Menai Bay Conservation Area, where tourists can observe marine life.
Mnemba Atoll
Considered one of the top spots in Zanzibar when it comes to water sports, Mnemba Atoll is home to colorful marine life and beautiful coral reefs. The area is home to a wide variety of endemic species, including sea stars, pufferfish, angelfish, rays, and white moray eels. Guests can rent the Vaya, a light, easy-to-transport SUP that is suitable for young paddlers.
Kendwa Beach
Guests who visit Kendwa can stay in comfortable accommodations equipped with amenities such as spa treatments, spacious rooms, and internet connection for those who want to share their experience on the island online. Its crystal clear water, sand beaches, full moon parties, and peace make it one of the most popular beaches in Kendwa. There are guides and paddle boards available for hire, so visitors can make the most of their SUP excursion!
Paje Beach
Located on the east coast of Zanzibar, Paje Beach has stunning views of the sunrise, a beautiful coastline, white sands, and lush vegetation. This makes it an ideal paddleboarding location. A small village lies on one side of the town and a collection of beachfront restaurants and guesthouses are located on the other.
Aside from turtles, starfish, moray eels, trumpet fish, and octopus, the clear, warm waters of the area are home to a variety of other colorful marine life. Compared to other beaches in the island, the area is a bit crowded with kite surfers when it’s windy. Paje is home to Kite N Surf in Zanzibar and where our water sports centre is located to offer you an amazing SUP experience in Zanzibar with our SUP rentals and tours.
KITE N’ SURF – YOUR SUP BUDDY
Home at Paje Beach, we offer SUP Tours, SUP Rentals and SUP Classes for a superb paddle boarding experience! Visitors also have the opportunity to relax, enjoy swimming, or indulge in fresh seafood in our hotel – made by our inhouse chef. To begin your adventure, message us at WhatsApp +255 773 267 309 or via email Jambo@kitensurfzanzibar.com