ADDICTION
ON EARTH
Once hooked there is no going back.
Welcome to Aquaholics Kite & Surf Zanzibar. A crew of ocean lovers who love what they got themselves into.
We are Brad and Steffi - and like every Aquaholic, it started with one session we couldn’t stop thinking about.
What began as a surf school in 2014 grew into a full watersports centre on Paje Beach, kite school, two locations, and a community of people who came for a week and started planning their return before they even flew home.
These days you might not spot us on the beach every morning - but we’re still very much here, running things from behind the scenes. What we’ve put our energy into is building the right team. Managers and instructors who share the same obsession we do, who genuinely love this ocean, and who care about your experience the way we always have.
We’re not a resort programme or a franchise. We’re two people who fell hard for this island, built something real here, and refuse to let anyone represent Aquaholics who doesn’t feel it the same way.
Welcome to Aquaholics Zanzibar, where the water’s warm, the wind’s consistent. And we’ve been waiting for you.
Seriously good instructors who never recovered either
The Aquaholics team is made up of certified kite and surf professionals from Tanzania and around the world. Multiple languages, all levels covered, and a shared obsession with the Indian Ocean that frankly got out of hand years ago. Every instructor is hand-picked by Brad and Steffi - not just for their skills on the water, but for the energy they bring to your experience. Because your first session should feel like the beginning of something, not just a tick on a travel itinerary.Our most popular addictions
The Aquaholics Journey
Every obsession has a starting point. Where are you on yours?
First Hit
Never surfed, kited or foiled before? Good. Everyone starts somewhere. Our instructors will have you hooked before the session is over.
Getting Hooked
You’ve had a taste and you want more. Pick up where you left off and start riding properly.
Full Addict
You’re already gone. Advanced courses, foiling, the works. You know who you are.
No Cure Needed
Independent rider? Just show up, get in the water, and enjoy the obsession. We’ll be right there with you.
Read more about our set ups and check out what is happening where.
Why Zanzibar?
Warm Water. Year round.
The Indian Ocean sits at 27°C all year. No wetsuit. No excuses.
No crowds. Ever.
Zanzibar is still one of the best kept secrets in watersports, especially when it comes to wave surfing. Enjoy it while it lasts.
Flat lagoons. Real waves. Both.
Perfect kite conditions at low tide, proper surf breaks when it pumps.
Easier to get here than you think.
Direct connections from Europe, the Middle East and across Africa.
They came. They tried. They never recovered.
Организация всех процессов на высшем уровне! Честные (не смогла пойти на тренировку, без проблем вернули деньги). Однозначно рекомендую!
В этой школе работают профессионалы и очень позитивные люди.
Искренне желаем успехов и процветания.
Елена и Жорж из Москвы!
Ryan a une approche très pédagogique du surf, avec de vrais conseils et il fait tjs attention à l’état de tout le monde dans l’eau.
Merci également à votre super collègue qui a surfe avec nous deux jours dont le nom me manque ! Je recommande vivement cette école de surf
The instructors were super cool, patient and always happy to answer every question. You could really feel that they love what they do, which made the whole experience relaxed and fun.
And to top it off, there were snacks (chapatis!) at the end.
Absolute recommendation if you’re in Zanzibar and want to try surfing.
As an intermediate surfer on a beginner lesson, they paired me up with an instructor and we paddled out to a bigger break which is awesome. Bonus points for feeding us chapati and fruit post surf every time.
Esperienza super positiva, grazie allo staff super disponibile, Hanna gentilissima e sempre d'aiuto per ogni richiesta e dubbio.
Ovviamente anche lo spot è fantastico, sia per principianti che esperti
We loved every moment and can only recommend this place to anyone who wants to surf in Zanzibar. Unforgettable and 100% worth it!
Ágnes & Bence
Shaka 🤙🌊
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