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Shikra Kariba Houseboat

Shikra Kariba houseboat is a magnificent cruise boat offering a luxury experience. Accommodating 20 passengers in 10 cabins, which are all en suite and air-conditioned. 

Cruise the entire 280 kms of lake Kariba on board Shikra where you can expect exceptional service and a friendly crew.

Relax in the plunge pool and enjoy game viewing from one of the two tender boats.

Kariba luxury houseboat Shikra

 SADC rates 2024
Off peak season 
US$ 1, 950 (wet) 
US$ 1 550 (dry) 

Peak season   
US$ 2 350 (wet)
US$ 1 950 (dry)

20passengers
10 cabins – en suite
air conditioned 
 

Peak season dates
17 -22 February, the months of
April and August
15 Dec – 10 Jan 2025

Shikra Overview
the Shikra houseboat is designed for comfort in luxurious surrounds.  Cruise lake Kariba and experience its scenic beauty.

For the fisherman or woman catching a tiger is always an exciting challenge.

Photograph the wildlife that roam the shoreline or simply relax and unwind.

Shikra huseboat
Shikra luxury houseboat

Shikra Lower Deck
■  there are 10 en suite cabins each with twin and 2 bunk beds (i.e. each cabin sleeps 4)
■  facilities include shower, toilet and hand basin
■  Shika has a fully equipped kitchen
■  a large swimming cage (3m x 3m) can be found off the Bermuda Deck
■  the boat’s Crew have their own quarters
■  dining area
■  spacious lounge and feature bar
■  relax on the sun deck or in the jacuzzi
■  well known for its fishing opportunities, try your hand at tiger fishing or catch some bream for dinner

Shikra Facilities

• Cold Space – 2 freezers and bar area

 

Shikra Specifications

Passengers: maximum 20
Engines : twin Cummins turbo charged 
Crew: Captain, Chef, Deckhands
Moored at : Andora, Kariba
Boarding : 12 noon / disembark 10h00

Full Lake. Kariba to Binga / Mlibizi.  

Zambezi Cruise Safaris offers small intimate luxury cruising that traverse’s the entire 270 plus kms of the Lake. 

Shikra houseboat