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Induna Houseboat
The Induna is an affordable house boat built on two pontoons
berthed at Chilila harbour (close to Binga) on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
- sleeps 12
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Accommodation
2 cabins with 2 beds in each
1 cabin with double bunks
2 bathrooms with shower toilet and wash hand basin
Top Deck
• 1 cabin with 2 beds
• Captains control room
• Bar with under bar fridges
• stern is covered and has drop blinds to sides and rear
• garden suites seating 12 people
• Bow is left open for sunbathing
• 12 spare mattresses for those who wish to sleep under the stars
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The Induna Houseboat |
The Top Deck |
Boat Specifications
Crew:
Captain, Cook, Deck-hand Crews quarters with own bathroom and
storeroom are at the stern
Engines:
2 x 75 hp oil injected Mariner outboard motors
Power: 12/220V 2 diesel generators supply 220v
to all refrigeration equipment and plug outlets.
These generators charge up a 12v battery system which operates all
lights and ceiling fans
Access is from Bulawayo[415kms] or Victoria Falls [320 kms] on a
tarred road
Length - 15 m long
Passengers: sleeping up to 12 passengers.
1200l petrol tank and a sewage holdover tank under the boat
between the pontoons
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Conveniences
• fully equipped kitchen and breakfast area
• Tender boats: Two 4,1m fishing boats powered by 30hp Mariner motors
• Splash Pool
• Cold space: 2 x 430l deep freezers, 1 x 260 l fridge and a large 4 door
under counter bar fridge
• Cooking: Gas stove with an oven. There is a portable
gas braai on the boat
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Splash Pool |
2011 Induna Houseboat Rates
US$ 540 per night for whole boat for up to 8 passengers - self catering
US$25 extra per person per night for over 8 passengers up to a maximum of 12
Included:
15% Sales Tax, 2% Tourism Levy, the service of a Captain, Cook and a
Deckhand, cutlery, crockery and linen. The use of the tender boats but not
the fuel
Excluded:
* Drinks are sold on the boat on a cash basis or bring your own (Please
let us have a list of drinks preference a week before departure)
* Fishing Equipment (please bring your own or arrange to hire )
* The
National Parks Board has a Lake Usage and Fishing Levy fee
. These fees are to be paid by you to the Parks Officer at the harbour where
the boat is moored before boarding the boat
* The cost of the fuel is to the clients account for the duration of the
charter. A deposit for fuel will be charged on confirmation of booking.
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Parking Fees per vehicle
* Launch Fees
Average fuel consumption for a 3 night charter would be roughly 300L petrol
Fishing licence fees:
US$ 2 per person per day per person per week
Lake Usage Fee:
US$ 10 / ZAR 100 per person (valid for 7 days)
These rates do change from time to time and the receipt must be kept with
clients at all times as National Parks do spot checks on the lake
General
To get to Senkwa takes 5 hrs where there are lots of elephant, buffalo,
plains game , hippo and crocs to see, as well as good tiger and bream
fishing
Water: Operated by a 12v selfpriming pressure pumps
Ice, mineral water, wet and dry Kapenta are all available on
request.
All kitchen utensils, bowls, crockery, glasses etc are on board. All bed
linen, mosquito nets and towels are supplied
Recommended days
Trips from Chillila to Senkwe - 3 days min plus 2 days travelling
Trips from Chillila to Matusadona - 8 days minimum
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