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Friends or group journey

Ocean and adventure

Kitesurfing, diving and snorkeling for active travelers and friends.

Plan this journeySee the day-by-dayWhere you will stay
Duration9 nights (or 5 without Pemba)
Best forFriends, divers and kitesurfers
Best timeJune to September for wind; October to March for Pemba diving
PaceActive

Your route

  1. 1Stone Town1 night
  2. 2East Coast4 nights
  3. 3Pemba (optional)4 nights

A seven-night trip for travelers who like the sea in action: kitesurfing at Paje, snorkeling at Mnemba, diving and optionally a short flight to Pemba for world-class dive sites. It suits friends, couples and small groups who like to be active but also love a cold drink at sunset.

We choose the season and coast around the wind and the dive conditions, because the two do not always match.

Highlights

  • Kitesurf lessons or sessions at Paje
  • Snorkeling or diving at Mnemba Atoll
  • Optional Pemba dive extension
  • Sunset drinks and beach evenings

Where you will stay

Your accommodation

Hand-picked places for each stop of the journey. We confirm availability and the best room for your dates, and can suggest alternatives at any budget.

Pemba 4 nights

A small dive lodge (we confirm the best fit)

Pemba lodges are small and book early, so we choose one to match your dates and budget.

Day by day

Your journey, one day at a time

This is a starting point. We adjust every day to your dates, your pace and your interests.

Day1

Arrive in Stone Town

We meet you at the airport and take you to the old town for a relaxed evening. Dinner at the Forodhani market is a good way to meet the island, with grilled seafood and sugarcane juice.

Meals
Dinner
Day2

To the east coast

A transfer of about an hour takes you to Paje or the Michamvi peninsula. You meet your kitesurf instructor or dive team, check your gear and plan the next days around the wind and tide.

Meals
Breakfast
Day3

Kitesurf day

Spend the day on the water at Paje, one of East Africa's best-known kite spots. Beginners start with a lesson on the beach, while experienced riders head straight out. If the wind is light, we swap to a stand-up paddle or a reef walk.

Meals
Breakfast
Day4

Mnemba Atoll

A morning boat trip to Mnemba for snorkeling or two dives. The reef is protected and rich in fish, and turtles and dolphins are often seen. Back by early afternoon for a rest.

Meals
Breakfast
Day5

Rest or repeat

Choose another session on the water, a beach day, or a visit to Jozani Forest. Tide times guide the plan: swim at high tide and explore the flats at low tide.

Meals
Breakfast
Day6

Fly to Pemba

A short scheduled flight takes you to the quieter, greener island of Pemba. You settle into a small dive lodge and spend the afternoon on the beach.

Overnight
Pemba lodge
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Day7

Diving on Pemba

Two dives in the Pemba Channel, with steep walls, coral gardens and strong marine life. The rest of the day is quiet.

Overnight
Pemba lodge
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Day8

Misali Island day

A boat takes you to Misali Island, a protected marine area with clear water and healthy reefs. Snorkel, picnic on a deserted beach and look for turtles. It is a gentle day after two days of diving.

Overnight
Pemba lodge
Meals
Breakfast and lunch
Day9

Forests, cloves and rest

Visit Ngezi Forest to look for the endemic Pemba flying fox, or tour a clove plantation with a local farmer. The afternoon is free for a last swim or a lazy hammock.

Overnight
Pemba lodge
Meals
Breakfast and dinner
Day10

Departure

Fly back to Zanzibar and connect to your onward flight. If you skip Pemba, this is a lazy morning and an airport transfer on Day 7.

Meals
Breakfast

What is included

  • Private airport or ferry meet-and-greet and all transfers on the island
  • Hotel nights with breakfast, as listed in your proposal
  • The experiences named in the day-by-day plan
  • A local planner on WhatsApp throughout your trip
  • All taxes and service charges on what we arrange

Not included

  • International and regional flights, unless we quote them
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas and airport fees
  • Meals and drinks not listed
  • Tips and personal spending

Good to know

Do I need experience?

No. We arrange lessons for beginners and sessions for experienced kitesurfers and divers.

When is the best time?

Kitesurfing is best in the windy months from June to September and January to February. Diving on Pemba is best from October to March.

Can I bring my own gear?

Yes, but gear hire is available. Tell us what you plan to bring.

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