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Foxy1

A double deck pontoon family houseboat moored at Binga on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe

Foxy houseboat Binga Passengers: sleeps 8 comfortably with space for up to 12 passengers

Boat Specifications

Length: 18 meters

Width: 7 meters

Engines: 2x40hp outboard engines

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

Accommodation in cabins

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

Facilities

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

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 (photo right)

Moored: At Chillila harbour, 10 km's from Binga on the victoria falls side of Lake Kariba

Boarding: Noon

Disembark: 10h00

Charter Rates: (minimum of 2 night cruise) 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

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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