Kariba Houseboat Package

Sahwira is a pontoon type houseboat which is newly built. She is spacious and fully equipped to ensure a comfortable and memorable trip on Kariba.

Sahwira is a pontoon type houseboat which is newly built. She is spacious and fully equipped to ensure a comfortable and memorable trip on Kariba.
Facilities:
CREW 5 crew comprising Captain, chef and 3 deckhands
MAX PAX 26
CRUISING SPEED 5 knots
FUEL : Inclusive
CABINS 13 cabins (11 x downstairs with fans, 2 executive rooms upstairs with aircon) all ensuite
AIR CONDITIONING: Executive Cabins Only and the downstairs cabins have battery operated fans. Please Note: During the hot months the Aircons will now run from 10pm to 6am and 2 hrs during lunch time.
TOILETS 13 toilets
SHOWERS 13 showers
POWER 220V power supply and 2 x diesel generators plus a back-up invertor system
PLUG POINTS Clients are asked to bring their own adaptors both round and square
BAR Upper Deck has teak bar counters and stools, sink, ice maker, under bar counter fridges, deep free and deluxe sound system with 6 speakers
ENTERTAINMENT There is no TV but the sound system has an AUX connection for Cell Phone and can take a Flash Stick
FULLY EQUIPPED GALLEY with ample refrigeration, two pantries, store rooms, full sized gas range and oven and microwave
POOL Splash pool on upper deck
CHILD FRIENDLY Yes
BRAAI BBQ Grill
TENDER BOATS 2 x 6m Pontoons with roof. Please Note: Tender Boats are for Game Cruises and fishing in the vicinity of the houseboat and are strictly crew driven. Should you require a speed boat for long distance fishing, please either bring your own which will be towed behind the houseboat leaving behind one of the houseboat tenders, (please bring your own rope for towing and fuel) or you can hire a speed boat from Marineland. (Contact us for details).
MOORING Currently moored at Anchorage Marina, Mhembwe Close, Andora harbour. Parking for vehicles is free of charge and the Harbour Master is on premises at night.
BOARDING strictly 12pm and Disembarkment by 9.30am.

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Itinerary

Day 1 - 4

Meet at the Sahwira Houseboat dock site

Arrive in the resort town of Kariba on the Zimbabwean side and transfer to Sahwira boat dock site. Board the boat and you will be assigned in your respective rooms according to the rooming list.
Departure time is exactly 12h00 midday.
Your lunch will be served on the boat.
During your cruise, you will visit 3 different islands and this will include all your scheduled meals, Game cruises using the small pontoon boats, fishing and a boma dinner on the last night. Cash bar will be available upon request but we encourage you to come with your own cooler box. Bottled water and selected local soft drinks are included.