Houseboat Hunting Lake Kariba 2022

Moored at Kulizwe harbor in Binga on Lake Kariba, this 18 meter twin hulled boat is highly recommended for hunting and fishing holiday combinations.

Introduction

Our hunting houseboat is moored in Binga that is situated on the western end of Lake Kariba a very convenient 4 hour drive from Victoria Falls International Airport and a 3 hour drive from our Matetsi Safari areas.

Our houseboat is clean and practical and has all the amenities that are needed for your days on the Lake.

Our houseboat has two cabins/bedrooms; each room has two beds plus plenty of storage place for your clothes. There are shower rooms and toilets on board.

Most people sleep on comfortable beds on the open upper deck – good thick mattresses, linen and mosquito nets are provided. There are drop down blinds all round (upper and lower deck) to shelter you in the event of heavy winds or rain.

Accommodation on the Houseboat

• 2 Cabins / with 4 single beds in total (lower deck). Double beds can be arranged.
• 2 Shower rooms, 2 separate toilets (lower deck).
• Most passengers sleep on mattresses under mosquito nets (provided) on the upper deck, 1 toilet (upper deck).

Boat Specifications

• 18 meter twin hull.
• The boat is powered by two 85 HP Cummins diesel engines
• The boat is registered and licenced to accommodate 15 passengers (12 is a comfortable number) plus a crew of
  3 to 4.

The Lower Deck

Consist of boat crew quarters, storerooms, 2 cabins/changing rooms with 4 beds, 2 shower rooms, 2 separate toilets and a fully equipped kitchen, which include electrical appliances, a gas stove,2 fridges and 3 deep freezers.

The Upper Deck

Approximately 75% of the spacious upper deck of the houseboat is under cover and contains a bar with bottle cooler and ice making machine plus the counter doubles as a cozy meal table. Most passengers sleep under
mosquito nets (provided) on the upper deck. Two freezers are situated on the deck and a large gas braai (barbeque cooking) unit complements the cooking facilities and provides sociable meal preparation.

Facilities

Generators provide 220 Volt electrical power to operate fridges, freezers, a hot water geyser, a washing machine, fans and plug points and charges the batteries to service the 12 Volt lighting system. An inverter ensures that the iPod dock (supplied) and fans work when the generators are switched off.

Two twin hulled tender boats powered by 25HP Mariner outboard motors are towed by the boat to allow access to shallow waters for HUNTING, Fishing plus game and bird viewing.

The Crew – A captain, Professional hunters, a chef and one or two crew members will attend to all your needs depending on the size of your hunting group.

Drinking Water – Bottled drinking water is provided to hunting clients and their guests.

Gratuities are entirely at your discretion and should be related to good service which we are confident you will get on the houseboat.

Information

What to Bring

Clothing – A tracksuit/fleece is useful in the Winter months as the evenings can be chilly, otherwise light clothing, sandals and a large sunhat is ideal. (Only limited laundry can be undertaken by the crew if necessary)

Fishing Equipment

A limited number of basic fishing rods and reels are available for guest use. Each raft is equipped with a worm box, landing net and a keep net. You can bring your own fishing rods, reels, tackle.

Medicines

There is a small well-equipped first aid box for emergencies but you are advised to bring your personal medications such as antacids, antiseptic ointment, stomach remedies and sunscreen. Mosquito repellent sprays or ointments are essential requirements.

Houseboat Accommodation Prices

Cost of the houseboat per night is 600 USD, this is for the use of the boat per group and not per person, and this fee covers the boat crew and boat hire.

Included in the Boat Hire

Boat and crew (including chef), bedding, linen, mosquito nets, towels, cutlery, crockery, cleaning materials, soap, toilet paper and food & drinks for the crew.

Hunting Costs and Information

The house boat is offered to hunters that wish to hunt in this unique way by using the houseboat on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe; the houseboat is used to patrol the lakeshore of the Omay and adjoining hunting concession of Lake Kariba.

Hunting daily rates are charged in addition to the houseboat hire daily rate, hunters are required to pay an additional 1.250 USD per hunter per day to hunt with us on Lake Kariba, each hunter will have his own PH that will guide his/her hunt on a 1×1 basis, the hunting daily rate includes your PH’s accommodation on the boat and includes land support during the hunt.

Non hunter daily rate is 250 USD per day.

In addition to the houseboat we have a fixed lodge available in the Omay hunting area that hunters will be able to spend a few nights at as they conduct their hunt, the professional hunters will asses this based on the length of the hunt and the species required to be hunted by the clients.

TROPHY FEES

Extras

Lion and leopard baits are plains game that will be charged as per our Matetsi Unit 5 pricelist, hippo can be used for bait if hunted.