Kitesurf in Jambiani with Mawimbi, your local team
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Tides, wind and your best hour today
Wind forecast from Windy.app
Wind, gusts, tide and swell for Jambiani Beach, next to our school.
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Meet the team
Local teachers, real names
Alawi, Mustafa and Rama are locals, and guests mention them by name again and again. They know this lagoon.
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See all prices
Prices you can see
A 3-hour private lesson is $120. Group, private, rental, SUP and downwinder prices are listed openly, and the equipment is included.
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Watch the tide
A lagoon to learn in
Shallow, sandy water where you can stand up, two students per teacher at most, and lessons only when wind and water are right.
What guests say
4.9
From the introduction to the more advanced sessions, everything was very professional and hands-on from the start…
Rama is such an energetic, positive, and experienced coach.
Alawi was my instructor and with zero experience I was up and kiting within a few days.
We had an amazing time at Mawimbi Kite School, one of the few kite schools owned by Zanzibaris.
Best kite school in Jambiani and around! Had a lot of fun learning my first steps in kite surfing.
Our instructors (Alawi and Mustapha) were taking very good care of us. They did everything to make the lessons safe.
Amazing local school and teachers, I was able to learn the basics and ride 50 meters in 2 days.
Awesome kiteschool owned by locals, with great prices and great quality on kitegear.
Watch the lagoon change with the tide
Illustrated views of the lagoon. Times and levels are real predictions from the Zanzibar tide gauge.
The lagoon
23 reviews
Our spot in Jambiani
Mawimbi Beach is a small station on the south-east coast of Zanzibar, between Coral Rocks and Kimte Beach. The wind is steady, wetsuits are not needed and there is plenty of room for everybody.
At low tide the lagoon drains and shows white sand flats, with dhows resting on the sand and seaweed farms in the shallows. At high tide the water reaches the beach. The planner above tells you which one to expect.
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Meet the Mawimbi team
Alawi, Mustafa and Rama are the teachers guests mention most. Here is what they say about them.
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Alawi
Alawi was my instructor and with zero experience I was up and kiting within a few days.
Andrew, Google
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Mustafa
From the introduction to the more advanced sessions, everything was very professional and hands-on from the start…
Valentin, Google
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Rama
Rama is such an energetic, positive, and experienced coach.
Nora, Google
How your first lesson goes
Meet on the beach
You meet your teacher at the station. Helmet, harness and impact vest are included in every lesson.
Learn the kite on land
Safety first, then kite control on the sand, before you go near the water.
Move into the lagoon
Body dragging in shallow water, then your first rides on the board.
Ride, then repeat
Most guests ride on their own after 9 to 12 hours, spread over about three days.
Find your course
Pick a level, see the price, book on WhatsApp.
See the full price list
Kite lessons
| Course | Hours | Price |
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| Private, one student | 3 | $120 |
| Private, one student | 6 | $230 |
| Private, one student | 9 | $300 |
| Beginner group, two students, price for both | 3 | $150 |
| Beginner group, two students, price for both | 6 | $260 |
| Beginner group, two students, price for both | 9 | $370 |
| Refresher, private | 2 | $100 |
SUP and downwinders
| Activity | Hours | Price |
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| SUP lesson | 1 | $15 |
| SUP rental | 1 | $10 |
| Downwinder to Paje, 9 km, group of 4 to 5, per rider | 2 | from $20 |
| Downwinder to Paje, 9 km, private | 2 | $55 |
| Downwinder to Michamvi, 22 km, group of 4 to 5, per rider | 3 | from $30 |
| Downwinder to Michamvi, 22 km, private | 3 | $75 |
Equipment rental
| Time | Full gear | Board | Kite | Harness |
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| 1 hour | $20 | $10 | $15 | $5 |
| Half day | $50 | $20 | $40 | $15 |
| Day | $80 | $30 | $55 | $20 |
| 3 days | $200 | $60 | $150 | $40 |
| 6 days | $300 | $120 | $250 | $70 |
To rent gear you need IKO level 3 (independent rider: self-rescue, riding upwind, turning) or VDWS level 4 with self-rescue and full pack-down knowledge.
All lessons include equipment and safety gear. Downwinders are for experienced riders, an instructor rides with you: ask on WhatsApp and pick the best time together. Prices in US dollars. Pay in cash in USD, EUR or TZS, or by credit card (plus 5 %). Kite repairs and wing foil: just ask on WhatsApp.
Contact us
Tell us your level and your dates
Send a message with your level, your dates and how many of you are coming. We answer on WhatsApp and help you pick the right course. Questions about wind, tides or kit are welcome too.
Book on WhatsApp- WhatsApp+255 773 433 500
- Call+255 773 433 500
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- Open every day9:00 to 18:00
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Find us
Mawimbi Beach, Jambiani
South-east coast of Zanzibar, between Coral Rocks and Kimte Beach. Open every day from 9:00 to 18:00. Pay in cash or by card when you arrive.
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