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Heart of Africa

A well priced fishing houseboat moored at Chilila harbour, 10kms from Binga on Lake Kariba

Passengers: comfortable for 8 Maximum 12 people

Length: 60 ft long and 21 ft wide pontoon houseboat with 2 decks

Engines: 2 x 115 HP Mariner Motors

Call Sign KF1292

Accommodation:

* main cabin with double bed which can be converted into 2 single beds. shower toilet en-suite
* 2 cabins with 2 bunks in each.

Shower, toilet and wash hand basin between cabins

Conveniences on Heart of Africa

* fully equipped kitchen including 2 Minus 40 deep freezers.

Cooking: Gas stove with an oven. There is a portable gas braai on the boat

* Water: Operated by a 12v self priming pressure pumps

* General : All kitchen utensils, bowls,crockery, glasses etc are on board All bed linen, mosquito nets and towels are supplied

* breakfast nook and benches

* Toilet, wash hand basin at rear of boat

* tender boats: (2)
1 x raft with 30 HP Mariner(8 people)
1 x 13 foot Impala with 30 HP Mariner

Top Deck

* Captains control room
* Bar with under bar cooler
* Lounge with bench seats plus TV & video
* Spacious area for sunbathing
* Large spacious area at front of bat with dining tables and chairs

Other

Heart of Africa boat house on lake kariba Crew: Captain, Cook, Deck-hand with own quarters

Power: 12/220V 2 x 8.5 Kva Diesel Quick Silver Generators (Marine) supply 220v to all refrigeration equipment and plug outlets. These generators charge up a 12v battery system which operates all lights and ceiling fans at night

General

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 Sengwe - 3 days min (2 days traveling) : Map

Trips from Chillila to Matusadona - 8 days minimum

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

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

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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