Zanzibar

The beautiful island Zanzibar is located in the Indian Ocean. It is famous for its beautiful beaches with crystal-clear, turquoise water. Our spot has shallow water and is therefore also perfect for beginners.

We found the perfect spot and accommodation for your kitesurf holiday at Zanzibars east coast in Jambiani. The lodges are directly in front of your kitesurf spot and exclusive for KiteWorldWide guests. It is on a beautiful private beach with a close-by mangrove forest.

Our small KiteWorldWide Lodge is completely renovated and contains of nine rooms which are in small bungalows with palm roofs. Coral Rock Hotel i, situated at the other side of the bay, s priced higher with even more comfort and has a stunning sea-facing pool.

The kitespot is directly in front of the lodge. Because of a 2km long sandbank we have a huge lagoon with shallow water for instructions and trainings but also for freestyler and advanced rider.

Since June 2012, there is be a KiteWorldWide own, VDWS licensed kitesurf school in Zanzibar, Jambiani, with multilingual instructors, new gear from Core & Best Kiteboarding.

The kiteseasons are from June till September and from December till March. The wind direction is always sideshore.

This small, amazing island in front of the east coast of Tanzania does not only have beautiful beaches and coasts but also beautiful dive sites and lots of alternatives activities to do.

Zanzibar is also famous for its huge variety of spices which gave Zanzibar the nickname: “Spice - island”.

The beautiful historic centre of Zanzibars capital, Stone Town is also worth a visit. Freddy Mercurys home town is affected by small alleys and coral-stone made colonial houses. You will also find some small bars and shops.

This exclusive kitesurf spot is located directly in front of our lodge at the east cost of Zanzibar in Jambiani. It provides perfect conditions for beginners, advanced riders and freestyler.

Here, a 2 km long sandbank forms a large shallow water lagoon, a perfect place for our lessons and trainings. We use equipment from CORE (GTS2 and XR2), Brunotti Boards and ION gear. The VDWS licensed instructor and our partner school, KiteWorldWide Center Zanzibar / Jambiani speaks English and German.

Only 5 km north of  your “homespot” you will find the popular Spot: Pajé. The Water is shallow too. During the summer advanced kiters are able to do a downwinder to Pajé.

The winter kitesurf season lasts from December till March. During the summer you can kitesurf from June until October. The wind is always sideshore and during the kitesurf seasons really reliable.

This spot is strongly regulated by tides but it is also possible to kitesurf under low tide conditions after a short walk on the beach.

Because of small solitary corals it's recommended to wear neoprene shoes.

New from June 2012, there will be a KiteWorldWide kitesurf school in Zanzibar, Jambiani, with multilingual instructors, new gear from Core Kiteboarding and one more premium kite brand (tbc)!

The kiteseasons are from June till September and from December till March. The wind direction is always sideshore.

This small, amazing island on the east coast of Tanzania does not only have beautiful beaches and coasts but also beautiful dive sites and lots of alternatives activities to do.

Licensed, mulit-lingual kite instructors (English, German, French) teach beginner and advanced courses and lead downwind excursions along the coast.

We offer you different kitesurf courses and rental options.

Important: We only rent kite gear to experienced kite surfers who are completely independent and who can ride upwind, turns, re-launch and perform self rescues. Please contact us fore more details.

KiteWorldWide Lodge Zanzibar/Jambiani

The KiteWorldWide Lodge Zanzibar/Jambiani is on a beautiful, small beach surrounded by forests. Since the early December of 2012, it has been under fully renovated and is under new German-Italian management.

The beach, which is also our kite spot, is directly in front of the lodge. You can literally go straight from your bed to your board.

The KiteWorldWide Lodge Zanzibar/Jambiani is a great mixture between the local and new customs. Those of you who are looking for a non-touristy place, come here. With the relaxed, quiet atmosphere the KiteWorldWide Lodge Zanzibar/Jambiani rightfully own the motto “barefoot and lazy.”

Additionally, there is free WiFi in lodge’s restaurant. The internet is low speed but enough to write and receive emails.

Bungalows

The lodge has a total of eleven rooms which are housed in stone bungalows with palm roofs. Each double room has a private bathroom and a small terrace which leads you directly to the beach in just a few steps.

Beach House 1 & 2

Beach House 1 is located immediately next to the bungalows and thus also directly on our kite spot. It includes a living room, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen and terrace. The terrace of the house provides you with a beautiful view of our spot.

Beach House 2 can fit up to five people in two bedrooms with private bathrooms. Both rooms include ceiling fans and in the living room there is a dining table with multiple seats and a fridge. On the porch of the house is a garden with beach beds and a direct view of our spot making this is a perfect place to relax after an exhausting kiting session.

Food

The restaurant at KiteWorldWide Lodge Zanzibar/Jambiani has dishes of fresh fish, meat, salads and fruits (from the island) to choose from. The bar is also well equipped with the usual selection of drinks. Breakfast is included in the price. A 4-course dinner with fish or meat to choose from for the main course can be arranged for 14€ per day.

The Coral Rock Hotel

Coral Rock Hotel is still undiscovered from mass tourism. It’s located in Jambaiani, a fishing village of the southeast coast of Zanzibar. Its unique location built on a coral rock above the sea and its exclusive features make the Coral Rock Hotel a truly worthwhile experience. The Coral Rock Hotel has a beachbar, a beach restaurant and a triangular pool with lounge chairs on a sea view terrace.

The Deluxe Bungalows

The Deluxe Bungalows in Swahili style come with a private bathroom, hot water shower, private sea view terrace, air conditioning and fan.

Jambiani Beach Hostel

This simple establishment is approximately a five minute walk from the KiteWorldWide Lodge Zanzibar/Jambiani. It has an authentic hostel atmosphere and is in close proximity to our spot on the beach.

Seaview Bungalow

The cute bungalows are fairly independent, small buildings with a balcony, bedroom, living room and a small bathroom.

Wooden Bandas

This establishment is a simple-romantic place-while also being affordable-with a bedroom, bathroom and small veranda.

Downwindtour

If you are an advanced rider, this is something you don't want to miss.
Riding endless waves downwind for 20 km, strapless, or with straps. It is an amazing trip where you can't stop smiling, taking the waves, jumping, making big off the lips. If you are lucky you will see some turtles or dolfins on the way.
Depending on the season (wind direction) we have a drop off and ride towards the hotel, or start from the hotel and have a pickup that brings us back.
Afterwards you will finish the day with an amply seafood Barbecue. An incredible amazing coast area with dreamlike beaches and cristal clear water and a lot of fun and action awaits you!

Safari Blue

On this “safari” you will sail with typical Dhow boats from Fumba in the south to a sandbank where you can snorkel and explore the faszinating under water world of the Indian Ocean. Afterwards you sail further to a tiny solitary island where you finish the day with an amply seafood Barbeque and cool drinks. You might also see some dolphins!

Spicetour

Zanzibar is also called Spice-island because you can find almost every spice here. On this guided half-day expedition you will discover spices in various ways. This excursion comes as a welcome and interesting change to the everyday kitesurfing life.

Stone Town

You will visit the beautiful historic centre of Zanzibar's capital, Stone Town. A guide will explain and show you certain interesting details about the home town of Freddy Mercury. In addition to the national museum you will find lots of bars and small shops. This charming historic center belongs to the UNESCO World Heritage and is affected by small alleys and coral-stone made colonial houses.

Safari

The word “safari” comes from Swahili meaning “to travel” or “to drive”.

Zanzibar is a great starting point for a safari in Tanzania especially for those of you who have already done a safari and are looking for something special. Safaris from Zanzibar are possible only by air, so the recommended length is a minimum of five days. Safaris from and to Zanzibar, including flights, accommodations and game drives go at a rate of 1399€.

If you are looking for the more simplistic experience of a safari we also offer jeep safaris in Kenya. From the KiteWorldWide lodge Kenya safari, you will be only a few hours’ drive from the great national parks for 299€ (2 nights, travel and game drive) to experience the “big five”.

Zanzibars inhabitants are Muslims but there are no restrictions for tourists. The climate is tropical throughout the whole year.

For travelers from Europe there are no special immigration rules and regulations. You do need a passport which has to be valid up to six months after the journey.

You also need a visa which you receive during your flight or at the airport. It costs 50$ or 50€ and has to be paid cash.

The islands currency is US- $. Zanzibar has only one cash machine in Stone Town at the other side of the island. Therefore we recommend you to change enough money before travelling to Zanzibar. Traveller´s cheques are also not recommendable because it is very difficult to change them.

If you decide to explore Zanzibar on your own, you should now that you have to go by taxi and that they are only available in Zanzibar Town. So you also have to pay the taxi on its way to the hotel (to pick you up) and afterwards (after dropping you off at your hotel) back to Zanzibars capital.

In the evening you should protect yourself from mosquitos with long clothes and insect repellent.

Airport: Zanzibar (ZNZ)

From Scandinavia:

You can fly with Condor via Frankfurt and Mombasa to Zanzibar from Oslo, Stockholm, Gothenburg and Copenhagen once a week.

The flight from Frankfurt to Mombasa takes 8h30m and from Mombasa to Zanzibar 55 minutes. In Zanzibar we pick you up at the airport and bring you the one hour short drive to our Lodge.

The flight back from Zanzibar is normally with just one stopover in Frankfurt.

There are also daily scheduled flights with different stopovers flying from all over Scandinavia to Mombasa, just ask, and we will find the best flight and connection for you.