Discover a different side of Zanzibar at ENVI Paje, an intimate beachfront retreat set on the white sands of Paje Beach. Combining barefoot island living with contemporary wellness, locally inspired cuisine and a wide range of ocean and cultural experiences, ENVI Paje is an ideal choice for travellers looking to relax, recharge and enjoy Zanzibar at a gentler pace.
Special Offer
Book Last Minute & Enjoy a Meal Upgrade! Take advantage of this special last-minute offer at ENVI Paje and enjoy a complimentary meal plan upgrade from bed & breakfast to half board during your Zanzibar stay. Valid for stays during September 2026. Offer is subject to availability and applicable booking terms and conditions.
Set on the powder-white sands of Paje Beach on Zanzibar’s southeast coast, ENVI Paje is a new, intimate beachfront lodge built around wellbeing, movement and island culture. It’s a boutique wellness escape rather than a conventional beach resort — small in scale, barefoot-luxury in feel, and designed for travellers who want genuine recovery time as much as a beach holiday.
The lodge’s approach blends traditional East African healing practices and botanicals with modern regenerative therapies, alongside an active programme of watersports, yoga and cultural activities. Guests are encouraged to slow down and reconnect — locally summed up as “pole pole” (Swahili for “slowly, slowly”).
ENVI Paje is located on Paje Beach on Zanzibar’s southeast coast, known for powder-white sand, turquoise water and a laid-back island atmosphere. Paje is also one of the world’s leading kitesurfing destinations.
Nearest airport: Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ), Zanzibar.
Transfer time: Approximately 1 hour by road from ZNZ.
Onward safari connections: Reachable via Seronera, Arusha, Kilimanjaro or Dar es Salaam airports for guests combining a Tanzania safari with a Zanzibar beach stay.
Helicopter transfer option: Available for guests who prefer to fly directly from the airport, cutting transfer time to under 30 minutes. Scenic helicopter experiences can also be arranged during the stay.
Baggage note: Internal charter flights within Tanzania require soft-sided bags, with a 15kg limit for checked baggage.
ENVI Paje’s swimming pool sits just steps from the white sands and turquoise waters of Zanzibar’s east coast.
ENVI Paje offers six villa categories, all designed with Zanzibari craftsmanship, private outdoor space and a firepit-equipped garden or terrace.
The Garden Villas at ENVI Paje combine contemporary comfort, natural textures and private outdoor space.
The Duplex and Grand villas suit families or two couples travelling together thanks to their multi-room layouts.
Natural materials, warm textures and distinctive design characterise the Signature Ocean Villas at ENVI Paje.
The lodge’s wellness programme runs across three pillars:
The Sanctuary Spa – treatments rooted in African botanical traditions, using local ingredients such as baobab, coconut, coffee, sea salt, lemongrass and clove.
Regenerative therapies – science-based treatments including hyperbaric oxygen, red-light therapy, PEMF, cold plunge and IV therapy, bookable individually or combined into a tailored programme.
Movement & mindfulness – sunrise and sunset ocean yoga, guided meditation, sound healing, and fitness or mobility sessions, alongside cultural and craft-based activities such as beadwork and upcycled-art workshops.
Morning yoga beside the Indian Ocean at ENVI Paje, where wellness comes with a distinctly Zanzibar backdrop.
Kitesurfing, with equipment and instruction available on-site via the lodge’s Kite House.
Diving and snorkelling on nearby reefs.
Dhow sailing excursions.
Kayaking, beach sports including tennis, volleyball and frisbee, plus group and private training sessions.
Cultural excursions to nearby villages and the spice route.
Guests booking directly with the lodge currently receive dinner included throughout their stay, prepared using fresh, local ingredients with Zanzibari flavours. Inclusions can change, so current terms should always be confirmed before quoting.
Fresh, creative cuisine at ENVI Paje, celebrating locally inspired flavours and beautifully presented dishes.
Newly opened in 2026, ENVI Paje is intimate in scale with a limited villa count, making it ideal for guests seeking an exclusive, low-key beach stay rather than a large resort experience.
Particularly well suited to honeymooners, wellness-focused travellers, kitesurfers and safari clients adding a Zanzibar beach extension.
ENVI Paje is currently offering an opening promotion for early bookings, including a complimentary night on stays of four or more nights, plus a complimentary night at another ENVI property in 2026 or 2027. Current validity should be checked before quoting to clients.
