Zanzibar windsurfing holidays, with the Tanzania experts.
Zanzibar has two windy seasons. From mid-December to February the Kaskazi blows from the north, usually at around 15 to 18 knots.
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Windsurfing Wind Seasons In Zanzibar
Zanzibar has two windy seasons. From mid-December to February the Kaskazi blows from the north, usually at around 15 to 18 knots. From May to October, and sometimes from April, the Kusini blows from the south and south-east. It's the stronger of the two, blowing 15 to 25 knots on most days and averaging 18 to 20. It's usually lighter in the morning and picks up after lunch. For windsurfing, July, August and September are the best months, because that's when good wind comes most often.
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We've sailed here and know the hotels we sell in Tanzania first hand. Give us your dates and level and we'll say whether Zanzibar is the right choice.
Windsurf, plus everything else you'd hate to miss
Tours that pair Zanzibar with other places worth seeing. Each one is planned around your dates and budget.
Mount Meru Climb + 3 night Safari
From £5,900 ppStart with the drama of a Mount Meru climb, trekking through dense forest and open moorland to reach the summit at sunrise, with vast views stretching across northern Tanzania towards Mount Kilimanjaro. It’s a real adventure — wild, rewarding and far less crowded — offering a true sense of achievement at the start of your journey. From there, fly into the heart of the Serengeti National Park for a three-night luxury safari. Stay in an intimate tented camp or boutique lodge, where expert guides, beautifully prepared food and elegant surroundings combine with world-class wildlife viewing. Early morning and late afternoon game drives bring you close to lion, elephant and, depending on the season, the Great Migration, while afternoons are for relaxing with sweeping plains stretching endlessly before you.Then finish by the ocean, either in Zanzibar or along the Kenyan coast or islands, where the focus shifts entirely to your chosen ocean sport. Whether that’s kitesurfing, diving, snorkelling or wingfoiling, this final chapter is all about warm water, steady wind or clear reefs — pure, active beach living to round off an extraordinary summit-to-savannah-to-sea journey.
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7 nights Tanzania Safari + Zanzibar
From £6,900 ppThis privately guided Tanzania safari is a perfectly paced journey through the country’s most iconic wildlife regions, from the elephant-filled landscapes of Tarangire and the scenic Ngorongoro Highlands to the predator-rich heart of the Serengeti and the remote northern plains near the Mara River. Outstanding game viewing, dramatic scenery and an authentic safari feel, with intimate tented camps and expert guiding throughout. It combines seamlessly with a week in Zanzibar, creating the ideal bush-and-beach experience. After the excitement of daily game drives, Zanzibar offers a complete change of pace with white-sand beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, excellent snorkelling, diving, Wingfoiling or Kitesurfing. The contrast between wild safari adventure and effortless beach downtime makes this a beautifully balanced and memorable holiday.
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Tarangire and Serengeti Luxury Experience
From £5,900 ppA fusion of sublime safari lodges and explorer-style tented safari camps creating the ultimate circuit through northern Tanzania. Embark on a safari that's truly out of the ordinary — one where refined comfort meets a strong conservation ethos, and where unscripted adventure is complemented by an unhurried pace and completely bespoke service. It provides the very best that northern Tanzania has to offer. With access to large tracts of unspoiled wilderness, a dedicated vehicle and a private guide, you have complete freedom to follow where nature leads and curate your experience to your own preferences. Prepare for an inspired journey that's purely personal and utterly unequalled. True. Wild. Free.
Discover this tour →Recommended hotels in Zanzibar
We've stayed in these and checked how they work for a windsurf trip. They're the ones we'd pick in Zanzibar.
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From £157/night · bed & breakfast
Kiwengwa Boutique
- Charming small hotel away from the busy area
- One site Wingfoil, Kitesurf and Scuba Diving school
- Great value for money small property
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