Set out from the 2 Winds base in Chukwani and go with the tide and wind along a 8km stretch of coastline to reach Stone Town. This is a once in a lifetime excursion that lets you enjoy the feel of gliding along on the open ocean swells as you first pass mangrove forests and then the historical buildings of the Stone Town seafront. Like the local fishermen we make use of the trade winds to push us along, from December to March we start in Stone Town and finish in Chukwani, from July to October the Southern winds mean we paddle from Chukwani to Stone Town.
What you need to know.
What’s included
The following are included on our Town-winder tour:
Where
Depending on the season and the direction of the trade winds will determine the start / end point of the tour. Contact us for details.
When
Due to the daily tidal changes in Zanzibar the tour will run at varying times, please check with us. Make sure you arrive on time for the tour because we want to get the right wind and tide conditions to carry us all the way to our destination.
Duration
It takes about 2 - 3 hours to complete the 8km long tour. The times vary based on experience, fitness levels and weather/tidal conditions.
What to bring
We recommend bringing the following:
Price
$60 USD per person
If you would like to also book a meal package or an overnight stay then we can arrange this.
*Resident/Student/Volunteer rates are available. Contact us for more details.
Other Notes
Got your own board but want to join a group for the downwinder? No problem, give us a call for a discounted price if you use your own equipment.
Minimum tour size is 4 PAX, maximum is 8 PAX (due to safety and for maximum enjoyment). If you would like to make it an epic date and have a private tour for 2 or even a group tour for more than 8 then feel free to contact us for availability and prices.
Important to note – this tour depends on weather and ocean conditions; your safety is our primary concern. Participants must be reasonably experienced stand up paddlers, able to swim and have a good level of fitness; this is an active adventure and can be tiring. If the conditions are too rough or we feel participants are not suitable for the activity, then we will change the tour specifications to suit. In extreme cases we may cancel/reschedule the tour. Please note that if the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions then you will get a full refund or we will work with you to reschedule the tour.
The following are included on our Town-winder tour:
- All equipment (SUP, life-jacket and paddle)
- Tour guide (equipped with safety equipment and first aid kit)
- SUP downwind demo and lesson to begin the tour
- 2 - 3 hours duration
- Refreshments, fresh fruit and snacks
Where
Depending on the season and the direction of the trade winds will determine the start / end point of the tour. Contact us for details.
When
Due to the daily tidal changes in Zanzibar the tour will run at varying times, please check with us. Make sure you arrive on time for the tour because we want to get the right wind and tide conditions to carry us all the way to our destination.
Duration
It takes about 2 - 3 hours to complete the 8km long tour. The times vary based on experience, fitness levels and weather/tidal conditions.
What to bring
We recommend bringing the following:
- Sunscreen!
- Hat
- Sunglasses (with strap)
- Towel
- Water/reef shoes
- Dry bag
- Waterproof camera (to get those mid-ocean selfies!)
- You can wear beach/fitness or even normal clothing but a change of dry clothing is recommended for afterwards. *Please be sensitive to local culture when considering your attire for the tour.
- And don’t forget plenty of energy to paddle hard and catch those swells!
Price
$60 USD per person
If you would like to also book a meal package or an overnight stay then we can arrange this.
*Resident/Student/Volunteer rates are available. Contact us for more details.
Other Notes
Got your own board but want to join a group for the downwinder? No problem, give us a call for a discounted price if you use your own equipment.
Minimum tour size is 4 PAX, maximum is 8 PAX (due to safety and for maximum enjoyment). If you would like to make it an epic date and have a private tour for 2 or even a group tour for more than 8 then feel free to contact us for availability and prices.
Important to note – this tour depends on weather and ocean conditions; your safety is our primary concern. Participants must be reasonably experienced stand up paddlers, able to swim and have a good level of fitness; this is an active adventure and can be tiring. If the conditions are too rough or we feel participants are not suitable for the activity, then we will change the tour specifications to suit. In extreme cases we may cancel/reschedule the tour. Please note that if the tour is cancelled due to weather conditions then you will get a full refund or we will work with you to reschedule the tour.