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Big Daddy

Big Daddy is a very large and comfortable houseboat. This vessel has the diesel tank capacity to travel to Binga and return to Kariba

Avalon side Passengers:
25 maximum

Length: 65 feet

Tonnes: 76

Hull: Cruiser - steel cathedral type

Accommodation

- three double en-suite cabins

- 4 toilets and showers

There is extra bedding, mattresses and facilities to sleep up to a maximum of 25 guests

Facilities

Avalon side

Big Daddy has a comfortable lounge, bar and dining area on the main deck

The spacious top deck is ideal for sunbathing or relaxing in the shade of the canopy.

The experienced crew will tend to all your needs and can take you fishing or game viewing.

Boat Specifications

Engines: Twin 220 hp Cummins turbo marine diesels

Cruising Speed: 12 knots

Power Supply: 24 volt lighting

Crew: Captain, Chef and 2 deckhands
own cabin and ablution facilities

Tender Boats: One tender boat. Clients should hire extra speed boat to complement their trip (at an extra expense).

Description:
Big Daddy is a very large and comfortable vessel. She has 3 double en-suite cabins, 4 toilets and a showers. There is extra bedding, mattrasses and facilities to sleep up to a maximum of 25 guests. The crew have their own cabin and ablution facilities.

Extra Facilities:
This vessel has the diesel tank capacity to travel to Binga and return but due to the current economic situation, the tanks may not be full.

Cold Space:
There is a 6 and 10 cubic feet under bar units plus adequate cold boxes for fishing and game viewing excursions.

Boarding: 12 Noon

Disembarking: 10:00am

Moored: Marineland Harbour Kariba

Extra Information:

Each engine uses approximately 18 litres of diesel per hour and all diesel used will be charged to the clients account, ie. it is not included in the boat rates quoted.

Big Daddy is hired on a bare boat (dry) basis and so fuel, catering, drinks, etc are for the clients account.

Rates on a bare boat basis - 2008

US$510 | €330 | South African Rands 4125 per night for a maximum of 25 passengers

Approximate fuel consumption 180 litres per day

Included

boat hire, the use of the tender boats but not the fuel, 15% Sales Tax, 2% Tourism Levy, the service of crew, cutlery, crockery and linen

Excluded (click for more details)
« Fuel for motherboat and tender boats
« Catering
« Fishing Equipment
« Bait: Kapenta & worms
« Drinks and Ice
« CD's, cassettes for music centre and sim card for satellite TV where specified
« The National Parks Board has a Lake Usage and Fishing Levy
« Transfers, or car park fees, visas, medical expenses , towels and first aid kits

Easy bookings

Click here to reserve online for Big Daddy houseboat

OR email us at

Tel: + 27 (0)31 762 2424 ask for Niki, Maxine or Carien
SKYPE - afrizim (S.Africa + 2 hrs) World Times office hours

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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