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Kariba Houseboats for hire - Pontoon Boats

Kariba houseboats offer a large and varied selection of pontoon-style boats.  Cruise the world’s largest man-made lake for exceptional tiger and bream fishing. 

It’s a true vacation for the whole family where you can kick back and chill all day long.  

Houseboats range in size and price to suit your family or group needs.

Kariba houseboats for rent

Note that rates can vary from peak to off peak season and are quoted for a dry boat per boat per night. 

Once you have selected your houseboat, a full quote is given showing fuel useage, catering, drinks and fishing hire options.

Declared a national park in 1975, the Matusadona National Park is a remote and rugged wilderness.

The Matusadona mountain range reaches 600 metres high and is bounded by tghe Sanyati river in the east and the Ume in the west.

Wildlife is plentiful ranging from elephant, buffalo and lion to a variety of antelope species.

Each year in October lake Kariba plays host to the annual Kariba International Tiger Fishing Tournament.

There is no doubt that the hydrocynus vittatus (tigerfish) is the biggest challenge for any fisherman.   
Take a look at those teeth.  This should tell you that you are in a for a fight
with one of the world’s most powerful freshwater species.

Zimbabwe National Park fees and fishing permits 2024
rates quoted are per person per day and per person fishing per day

Zimbabwe residents

Regional residents

International residents

Lake entry

US$ 5.00

US$ 6.00

US$ 8.00

Fishing Permits

US$ 7.00

US$ 10.00

US$ 10.00