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The wind starts to fill the kites at Paje around half past ten. By eleven, the lagoon is alive — twenty, sometimes fifty kites moving across a kilometre of flat, knee-deep water. The kite school is a 90-second walk from our gate. Book your room with us and the 10% Kite & Stay discount on lessons and rentals is automatic.

Lessons and rentals seven days a week

Book accommodation and get 10% off kite surf lessons and rentals

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Special offer

Book your stay at Mr. Kahawa and save 10% on all kitesurfing, wing-foil, SUP lessons and rentals with our partner Kite Centre Zanzibar.

The school is on the same beach, run by the same founders since 2007 — Melanie and Dim. Current-year Duotone gear, IKO-certified instructors teaching in English, Dutch, French, Italian and more. Lessons run from absolute beginner to advanced freestyle and wing foiling, seven days a week.

Stay in our Ocean View Lofts (the kite-guest favourite), our Garden Suites for better value, or The Villa in Dongwe for groups.

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How to get 10% discount on lessons, rentals, and SUP tours

First book your accommodation, check availability
After booking you'll receive your order confirmation with unique discount code.
Use this code when booking your lessons, rentals and services on our booking page.
Your 10% discount will be applied on the online payment when making your booking final.
Lessons and rentals are provided by Kite Centre Zanzibar, founded by the same owners as Mr. Kahawa.
Location: directly at the beach (your doorstep) 1 minute walk.

This 10% discount will only be given when you book in advance through our online booking form.

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IKO Certified kite surf teachers

Kite Centre Zanzibar has been on this beach since 2007 — Paje’s first and longest-running kite school. Ten IKO-certified instructors, current-year Duotone kites and boards refreshed every season, lessons capped at 1-to-2 (one instructor per two students) so you get real water time. Beginners typically need 6–10 hours over 3–5 days to ride upwind. Book Kite & Stay to combine accommodation with the 10% lesson discount.

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Kite & Stay — the package at a glance

Stay at Mr. Kahawa Boutique Hotel in Paje (or The Villa in Dongwe for groups).
Save 10% on all kitesurfing, wing-foil lessons, SUP tours and gear rentals with Kite Centre Zanzibar.
The kite school is a 90-second walk from our front gate — same beach, next door.
IKO-certified instruction in English, Dutch, French, Italian and more.
Current-year Duotone gear — refreshed every season.
Lessons 7 days a week, year-round, all levels from absolute beginner to advanced freestyle.
Gear storage + fresh-water rinse at the school for guests bringing their own kit.
Discount applies only when you book accommodation direct with us (not via Booking.com or OTAs).
No minimum stay, no minimum lesson booking — the 10% applies across the whole bill.

Choosing your room

Ocean View Loft — designed by Dim in 2017. Sea view, private terrace, the lagoon visible from the bath. Most-booked Kite & Stay room. From USD 225/night.
Ocean View Suite — larger than the loft, same sea view. Couples wanting more space. From USD 225/night.
Garden / Pool View Suites — closer to the pool and kitchen, calmer location. Family-suite options available. From USD 120/night.
Standard Suites — simple, well-equipped, walking distance to the beach. Budget choice. From USD 85/night.
The Villa, Dongwe — private 4-bedroom villa with its own pool and walled garden. Sleeps 8. Ideal for kite groups. From USD 450/night.

A typical Kite & Stay day

07:00 — Sunrise from the loft balcony.
08:00 — Breakfast on the verandah. Kahawa, juice, eggs.
10:00 — Walk to the school. Out on the water by 10:30 as the wind fills in.
12:30 — Walk back. Lunch at the café. Wrap, salad, fresh coconut water.
14:00 — Back on the water for an afternoon session as the wind peaks.
16:30 — Done. Rinse gear. Walk home.
17:00 — Shower, sundowner by the pool, optional spa massage.
19:30 — Dinner. Grilled fish from neighbouring Jambiani, or chef Ally's Zanzibar-spiced curry.
22:00 — Bed. Wind has dropped. Silence.