This must be one of the most relaxing ways
to spend a few days (providing of course the storms don't come up - then it turns into an
adventure second to none!)
Lake Kariba Houseboating holidays are legendary and
most days are calm and sunny. The Zambian side of the lake is not crowded with other
houseboaters, in fact there are only a few boats that operate on this side. On the
Zimbabwean side there are hundreds. The lake, however is big enough to feel completely
isolated as you drift along the banks or over to the many islands. The sunsets and
sunrises are spectacular.
You can hire a luxury cruiser with cabins
and crew to serve you in style, or take your own food, bring loads of friends and party
'till you drop.
Try
Matusadonna Houseboat from
Lake Kariba Inns
Bateleur offers charter cruises on the Lake from one
night to ten nights in duration. She sleeps 14 passengers and has 4 crew
members. On the lower deck are 3 cabins (one with double bed and en-suite
bathroom) accommodating 6 passengers, 2 public toilets/showers, a lounge, a
fully equipped kitchen with gas cooker, deep freezers and 220 volt
electricity on-board. There is also a large pool/sun deck with a fully
operational Jacuzzi to cool off from the heat of the day. On the upper deck
is the Captain’s bar and a large comfortable lounge area. Day seating on
the upper deck converts to sleeping accommodation at night (sleeping an
additional 8 passengers), each bed is fully mosquito proofed with large
walk-in type mosquito nets. Two tender boats are normally towed behind the
houseboat for fishing and/or sightseeing. Tariffs are structured depending
on the nature and length of the charter but normally include a basic rate
for the houseboat with catering quoted separately. Extras include the bar
and tender boat fuel (charged according to usage).
HOUSEBOATING ON
LAKE
KARIBA
