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The Induna Kariba House boat
The Induna is an affordable Kariba 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 |
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 |
2010 Induna Kariba House Boat Rates
South African Rands
3800.00 per night for up to 8
passengers
Over 8 passengers up to a maximum of 12 - ZAR 120 extra per person per night
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.
* Parking Fees per vehicle - R10 per day
* Launch Fees - R150
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
Current prices -
Oil (2 stroke outboard) - R100/500 ml
Ice - R15 per bag
Mineral water - R15 / 2 litres
Wet Kapenta - R25 / 1kg
Dry Kapenta - R60 / 1 kg
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
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 traveling
Trips from Chillila to Matusadona - 8 days minimum
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If you would like to make a enquiry for
the Induna Kariba House Boat please send us a
**Booking Enquiry Form**
we will respond to you
promptly with further details.
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The Foxy 1
is a very comfortable Kariba house boat moored at Chilila harbour (close to
Binga). Sleeps 8 comfortably and up to 12 with mattresses
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Accommodation
Four cabins
Top deck has a large double cabin
1 x twin bedded cabin en-suite shower
1 x double bedded cabin with en-suite toilet and separate shower
1 x twin bedded cabin with separate toilet/shower combination.
Eight extra beds on top deck for those wishing to sleep under the
African sky
All cabins with fans and mosquito nets |
The Foxy 1 Houseboat |
Foxy Top Deck |
Boat Specifications
Passengers: sleeps 8 comfortably with space for up to 12 passengers
Length: 18 meters
Width: 7 meters
Engines: 2x40hp outboard engines
Tender Boats: 2 x 16ft, with 15/30hp engines respectively for
fishing and bird /game viewing
Power: Generator and standby for all electrical requirements
Crew (own quarters): captain, cook and deck-hand
Moored: At Chillila harbour, 10 km's from Binga on the victoria
falls side of Lake Kariba
Boarding: Noon
Disembark: 10h00 |
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Conveniences
Front deck with plunge pool and loungers
Top deck with fully stocked bar and eating / lounge area
3 toilets, 3 showers. Cold water shower on Bermuda deck
Kitchen: Fully equipped with ample fridge and freezer facilities
Splash pool |
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2010 Foxy 1 Kariba House Boat Rates
Self CateringSouth African Rands 3
800.00 per night for whole boat for up to 8 passengers
Rands 120 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
Lake Usage Fee:
These rates 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
Excluded:
* Fuel: clients can bring their own fuel or prepay for fuel before arrival.
* Drinks : clients to bring their own or buy in Chilila.
* Fishing Equipment (please bring your own or arrange to hire )
* The National Parks Board has a Lake Usage fee
US$ 10 / ZAR 100 per person (valid for 7 days)
*Fishing Licence Fee US$ 2 per person per day per person per week
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.
* Mineral water - now R20 / per 2 litres
* Parking Fees per vehicle - R10 per day
* Launch Fees - R150
Average fuel consumption for a 3 night charter would be roughly 300L petrol
Current prices -
Oil (2 stroke outboard) - R100/500 ml
Ice - R15 per bag
Mineral water - R15 / 2 litres
Wet Kapenta - R25 / 1kg
Dry Kapenta - R60 / 1 kg
General
All kitchen utensils, bowls, crockery, glasses etc are on board. All bed
linen, mosquito nets and towels are supplied
1200l petrol tank and a sewage holdover tank under the boat between the
pontoons
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
Fishing: equipment limited, please bring own; bait supplied for catered
option
Splash Pool
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If you would like to make a enquiry for
the Foxy 1 Kariba House Boat please send us a
**Booking Enquiry Form**
we will respond to you
promptly with further details.
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