Speedboat Hire - Kariba
Boats can be hired as an additional tender boat for your houseboat
trip, for use during your stay at one of the lake islands, for a day’s
fishing or for half a day’s fishing/game viewing
Available are a variety of speedboats and transfer boats to be used
for boating activities, and the larger transfer boats for transportation
of up to 36 max people to the Islands.
Each boat is Captained by an experienced Driver, and no person other
than the Captain is allowed to drive.
Speed Boats types
Sportster - 5 people max
Vengeance - 7 people max
Sabre - 8 people max
Rapier - 9 people max
Eagle - 10 people max
Boats generally depart at 7.30am, but if you would like to leave earlier
for your day’s fishing, arrangements can be made prior to the
morning’s fishing excursion.
FULL DAY HIRE is from 7.30am until 5pm
HALF DAY HIRE is from 12 noon until 5pm or or sunrise to 12 noon
PRICE INCLUDES boat and Driver
PRICE EXCLUES fuel, oil, VAT, National Parks Fishing and Lake Usage
Fees, overnight allowances for the driver (where applicable), fishing
rods, bait, drinks, ice etc.
Fuel is payable on return according to how much petrol was consumed
over your trip. Please note that you are required to pay for fuel and
outboard oil, which needs to be added as the tanks are being filled.
Below are fuel estimates to give you a general guideline as to fuel
consumption & distances:
You are within your right to check that the fuel tanks are full before
you leave the harbour
Any tanks found not full please report to maxnagement before departure
You are advised to go with your boat driver to fill your tanks on retur
PLEASE NOTE there are NO COOLER BOXES on the boats, you are require
to bring your own.
The Captain is in charge of the boat and his word is final. In cases
of rough weather, bad behaviour or any other circumstance where the
Driver is concerned about his Client’s safety, he maxy return
to the harbour or moor at the nearest shoreline
Additional Information:
1. The harbour does not permit people to stay in the harbour overnight.
This is a Lake Navigation ruling, and unless special arrangements have
been made prior to your arrival, you will have to seek alternative accommodation
if you arrive after 5pm.
2. Kariba is a malaria area and bilharzia is prevalent in the lake.
It is advisable to take the necessary prophylactics as prescribed by
your doctor. Swimming in the lake is definitely not advisable.
3. Beware of ever-present crocodiles and hippos, which inhabit the
lake
4. No smoking is allowed in any of the cabins, only on the open decks.
5. The generators on the boats can only run for a maximum of five hours
a day. This is sufficient time to keep the deep freezes and refrigerators
cold. All generators have to be switched off latest by 20h00. This is
a National Parks Law. Please do not ask the Captain to extend the hours
of the generator.
6. On air conditioned vessels, the air conditioners will only be turned
on while the generators are running.
7. Guests may board at 12 noon and on the day of departure must disembark
by 10am on their return to the harbour.
? Please note that all provisional bookings are held for a week, thereafter
the offer will be withdrawn without further communication.
And finally, the road to Kariba has become a hazard what with cattle,
sheep and wild game on the roads, so please take care when traveling
A day on a houseboat
Up at dawn and after rusks and coffee head off for an early morning
game cruise near the Kariba shoreline in a tender boat or go fishing
Return to a full brunch / breakfast prepared by the crew who serve
and pamper you throughout your houseboat safari
Fishing is best done in the hot hours of the day from tender boats,
or at night from the houseboat itself. Tiger fishing for sport and bream
fishing for the frying pan. A catch and release policy for anything
that is not trophy size or eatable is normal practice on Lake Kariba
Alternatively in the heat of the day tuck into a good book, sunbath
or paddle in the Jacuzzi / swimming cage and do some birding /game viewing
from the luxury of the houseboat
Lunch is usually followed by a siesta
After an afternoon fishing trip or game viewing session, sundowners
are taken on the top deck of the houseboat
Supper is followed by videos / card games or just soaking up the African
night sounds and stars with a drink in hand as a wonderful end to the
day
No walking is allowed in Matusadona without prior authorisation and
unless accompanied by a qualified Professional Guide.
Contact Us
by email:
 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
Who are We |
Terms & Cancellations | Site
Map | FREE S.Africa travel guide
|
