Surf & Kitesurf Camp on Paje Beach, Zanzibar

Days at the camp follow a simple pattern. Breakfast at the camp, then the group heads to the boat with the boards and sets off for the best spot given the wind and weather. The surf lesson or guided session lasts between 2.5 and 3 hours, with an instructor for beginners and improvers and a guide for more experienced surfers. You're back at camp by early afternoon, and from there the day is yours — swimming, beach time, a game with the other guests, or walking into Paje for dinner.

What separates this from a lot of surf camps is the boat. Instead of paddling out from the same beach every day, you motor to different breaks depending on conditions, which means you're often surfing alone rather than in a crowd. Zanzibar's east coast has plenty of options, and the team adapts each day to what the swell and wind are doing. Beginners get shallow, forgiving spots; experienced surfers get taken to faster, more exposed reef passes.

The camp sits directly on Paje Beach, which is the main watersports strip on the island. Paje is known for kitesurfing as well as surfing, so if you want to mix the two, that's easy to arrange. Beyond the water, the island has snorkelling and diving on the coral reefs, trips to the UNESCO-listed Stone Town, and spice tours through the plantations where cinnamon, cardamom and vanilla are grown.

The trip is run by a Danish adventure travel company that has been organising surf, ski and kite trips for years, and it's covered by the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund, so your money is protected if the operator fails. Airport pickup and drop-off at Zanzibar (ZNZ) can be added, and the team will help you find flights if you ask.

Accommodation is at the camp on Paje Beach, in shared, double or private rooms, all with private bathroom and toilet. Breakfast is included every day; other meals are up to you, and there's no shortage of places to eat nearby. Surfboard rental comes with the lessons, so you don't need to bring your own board unless you want to.

What's included

- Accommodation at the camp on Paje Beach - Breakfast every day - Surf lessons (2.5–3 hours, including instruction or guiding) - Surfboard rental during lessons - Boat transport to the day's surf spots - Snacks and water on the boat - Membership of the Danish Travel Guarantee Fund (Rejsegarantifonden) - Best price guarantee

What's not included

- International flights - Other meals (lunch and dinner) - Airport transfer (can be added) - Surfboard rental outside of lessons - Travel insurance - Personal expenses