Surfing

BEGINNER SURF TRIPS

SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS UP TO LOW LEVEL INTERMEDIATES

Learn to surf with us in Zanzibar on our beginner surf sessions. These surf trips go out every day and are great for you if you have never tried surfing before, already surfed a few times or can stand up on the board but are still learning to read the waves, get the timing right for getting up and working on those bottom turns to ride down the line. The beginner trips are always held in Dongwe, where we’ve found a great little beginner wave that is very consistent almost year around. This spot on the inside of the reef stays small even on big swell days and provides a safe learning environment for newbies. The spot can still be a lot of fun on the soft boards and longboards if you already have some experience, as the waves are long and great to just cruise down the line. On really small swell days we have a few other spots in the area that we surf outside the reef.

The Beginner Surf Trips include everything from pick up to drop off (if you are staying around the Paje area) and the total duration is around 4 – 4.5hrs long. Surf Lessons are held in Groups of up to 6 students per surf instructor.

DONGWE DOUGHNUTS COMBINED SURF TRIP

BEST SUITABLE FOR COMPLETE BEGINNERS UP TO LOW LEVEL INTERMEDIATES, FUN FOR INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED SURFERS

Our famous Dongwe Doughnut surf trip is a great excursion if you want to do more than just surfing and are keen for a fun filled day out on the boat. This surf trip combines three different activities in the beautiful waters right off Dongwe: Underwater Wing, Snorkeling in Blue Lagoon and Surfing. This salty adventure is around 1.5 hours longer than the beginner surf trip adding extra time for activities without cutting the time in the surf short. Before heading to the surf spot you will have the chance to experience our unique underwater wing. Equipped with a snorkel mask you will get towed behind the boat holding on to the wing. While you are in full control the underwater wing brings you down deeply and in the same speed back up to the surface. Spins and dolphin-like moves are part of the fun and everybody gets the chance to try his or her mermaid and merman skills. We then continue to Blue Lagoon, the by far best snorkel lagoon on the Southeast Coast. An approximately 30-45 minute snack & snorkel stop will let you have the chance to see the beautiful underwater life of Zanzibar. Just with the change of tides we then make our way to the surf spot in Dongwe for everyone to catch some waves. After a good surf and some fun waves we make our way back to the boat and beach. This trip is all in all around 6 Hours long.

INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED SURF TRIPS

Our intermediate and advanced Surf Trips are guided surf trips to the best surf breaks in Zanzibar depending on the Season and conditions. Luckily during the December to March season we can find a consistent wave for skilled surfers just outside our beginner teaching spot which is almost surfable on a daily basis. During the June to October season these trips depart from Paje but run less regularly since this spot is a lot more tide and condition depending compared to the beginner spot.

Our guided surf trips for intermediate and advanced surfers are suitable for everyone who is paddle fit, can comfortably catch waves on their own, bottom turn and follow the wave, duck dive or turtle roll. Note there is no lessons on these trips but if you are interested in intermediate / advanced coaching let us know and we can send you an individual offer. The trips are around 4 – 4.5 hours long and surfing time on the trip is around 2 hours depending on the conditions of the day and sometimes longer during June – October season as we get a longer window of good surf on the spot.