Meremaid- Houseboat at Binga Kariba
A large fully air-conditioned pontoon house boat, Meremaid is moored at Binga, Lake Kariba.
Meremaid can accommodate 18 passengers, with cabin space for 12 guests. This is a really comfortable boat, with modern decor and fittings.
Meremaid Accommodation
■ 6 x twin air conditioned cabins with en suite facilites
■ shared bathroom facilities (3 x toilets; 2 x baths; 2 x showers)
Top Deck:
• Jacuzzi and loungers
• fully equipped air-conditioned bar and lounge area
• CD player, VCR and Satellite TV
(Clients to bring their own DSTV sim Card)
• Under cover dining area
• Limited gym equipment
• internal telephone system
Meremaid Specifications
Engines: 2 x Perkins 100hp engines
Speed: 5 knots
Galley – fully equipped with 3 fridges – 1 huge deep freezer – microwave – gas stove and bread making machine. Laundry room
Tender Boats – three pontoons
Crew: Captain – Chef – Two Deckhands
Charter distances and estimated fuel usage
3 nights or less up to Elephant Bay. (no catering offered) 2.5hrs : 300 lts diesel / 50 lt petrol
4 nights or more up to Senkwe. 5.5hrs : 500 lits diesel / 100 lt petrol
6-7 nights as far as Ruzi. – 9hrs : 700 lts diesel / 150 lt petrol
Binga sits at the western end of lake Kariba. Roughly 300 kms from Victoria Falls, you can either self drive or road transfers can be arranged. Note that the roads are gravel and the journey from Victoria Falls can take up to 4 hours.
To fish on he lake you need a fishing permit and these can be paid direct to a Parks official before boarding. Don’t forget to bring your i.d. with you.
Kariba is a malaria area so do remember to take the necessary precautions at least 6 weeks before arriving.