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Barbelle- budget boat house

Barbelle is a Kariba houseboat berthed at Chilila harbour near Binga on the western side of lake Kariba and ideal for a budget cruise

Passengers: Comfortable for 10 people, maximum of 14 persons

Length: 21 metres

Width: 8.5 meters

Engines: twin Perkins 6 cylinder 120hp diesels

Cruising Speed: 8 knots

General Description:

Barbelle is a 2 -decked long steel vessel on twin catamarans, ideally suited for three couples, but four more people can sleep on deck.

Lifejackets, bedding and towels included. As a diesel boat she is more economical then petrol

Cabin accommodation:

« 2 x large double bedded cabins, both en suite with steamy showers

« 1 x double bedded cabin and separate toilet /shower « Fans in all cabins

« Plenty of space and mattresses for those wanting to sleep on the top deck

Conveniences: 3 toilets, 4 showers, 3 hand basins (1 outdoor shower)

Facilities

Top Deck: large open space with splash pool for relaxing or sunbathing Captains control room: feature bar area and comfortable seating.

Kitchen: Fully fitted with breakfast nook : gas scottle braai / barbecue

Cold Storage: 2x12cu ft deep freezers, 2x20cu ft ice boxes, numerous cold boxes

Power: 12V and 2 diesel generators for 220v requirements

Crew (own quarters) Captain, chef and deckhand

Tender Boats: 2 x 20ft (6m) customised raft powered by a 60 Hp motor

Other

Moored at Chilila harbour, 10kms before Binga

Boarding: noon

Disembark: 10h00

Rates for 2007

SELF-CATERING:
South African Rands 2300 | US$330 per night for up to 8 passengers
Rands 320 per night for over 8 passengers up to a maximum of 12

CATERING: R350 per person which includes all meals, 10 ice blocks, 2kg Kapenta and worms sample menu

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.
Average fuel consumption for a 3 night charter would be roughly 300L petrol
Fuel is currently R8 /Litre | Outboard Oil: 1 x 500mm = R35

Fishing licence fees:
Rands approx 80 per person per week (max. 2 rods)

Lake Usage Fee:
Rands 100 per adult once off
Rands 30 per child (aged 12 years & below)

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

Easy bookings

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We require: Your name, Date on and off board, No of passengers, Contact details

Tel: + 27 (0)31 762 2424 (GMT+2 hours) - Office hours- ask for Nicky
Fax: +27 31 762 2402 - All hours | National number: 0861 312 312
Emergency Tel: + 27 (0)31 7763173 - All hours ( For clients only )
Skype or Google chat address | afrizim | " Live chat" - during office hours
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A provisional booking will be made and will not be confirmed until a deposit on charter rate is paid. Should a deposit not be paid the booking will automatically be released 14 days from date of provisional booking

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