Dam wall side - Kariba Town

The Eastern side (dam wall) is the most popular destination

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On the western side of the lake is Binga, which is a 3 to 4 hour drive by road from Victoria falls.

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General information - Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba is safe for tourists and offers houseboat safaris from couples to large groups for all tastes

Houseboats over Easter weekend and New Year are at a premium and it is wiser to book for these dates well ahead. By July, Xmas & New Year bookings are difficult to secure.

The first night after boarding is normally spent on one of the islands

To reach and enjoy Matusadona it is better to book for a minimum of 4 nights

book you a Professional Hunter. The hunter's vast knowledge of bush craft and animal behavior will enhance your trip immeasurably. He will lead walks into the bush and teach you the basics of animal tracking along with a wide array of other wilderness topics, If you have eight or more people in your party the pro hunter will only entail a small extra charge, though the cost is higher for small groups

Charter Routes

Charter routes apply depending according to the number of days the boat is booked

The houseboat will not sail in adverse weather conditions and the Company cannot be held liable for such delays.

Upon arrival you will be asked to sign an Indemnity Form by the Captain . Please note that the houseboat will not leave harbour until this form has been signed and returned to the Captain, who in turn will hand it in to our office.

Charters leaving from Kariba

Listed below are the distances allowed to travel

Please do not ask the Captain to deviate from the specified distances as he is under strict instructions not to travel beyond these limits.

2 NIGHT CHARTERS - UP TO GATCHE GATCHE / NYODZA
3 NIGHT CHARTERS - UP TO PALM BAY
4 NIGHT CHARTERS - UP TO SANYATI WEST
5 NIGHT CHARTERS - UP TO ELEPHANT POINT
6 NIGHT AND MORE CHARTERS - UP TO UME

Houseboat Facilities & Tender Boats

All boats are fully equipped with cutlery, crockery and linen (excluding swimming towels).

All boats are equipped with fridges, deep freezers and should all have ample cooler boxes for storing ice, drinks and other perishables.

There is a gas stove/oven on the boats. Meals should be pre-cooked to reduce gas usage. This only applies for boats that are self-catered.

Your own boat may be towed behind the large pontoon houseboats. Please note that this is entirely at your own risk. You will also be charged a slip way fee of have your boat launched

Drinks, Ice & Bait

Ice and beverages (alcoholic & non-alcoholic) can be ordered directly through the Kingdom Calls bottlestore. At the Client's request the bottle store will arrange to deliver your drinks/ice/bait order to the boat, and on your return will collect and return empties shortly after disembarking. Please not there is a small Delivery Charge levied for this.

All drinks are purchased on a sale and return basis. Drinks/ice/bait orders must be paid for before departure, the cost of which includes deposits on all bottles and crates. Any empties (or unopened drinks) that are returned at the end of your charter are refundable

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