Kariba House Boat "(THIS IS IT)"

This Is It is a newly refurbished twin float pontoon boat to return to the water in July. She has 6 double, fully air-conditioned, enclosed and en-suite cabins that can comfortably accomodate a maximum of 12 people. Two of the cabins have their own private balcony areas. The crew of 4, are trained to give you personalised service that will ensure that your stay on their boat is memorable.

Facilities include:

MAX PAX 12
CREW 4 crew (Captain, chef and 2 deck hands)
CRUISING SPEED 10 knots
CABINS 6 cabins - Bottom deck has 2 x double and 2 x twin, Middle Deck has 2 x double. All cabins are full air-conditioned and are en-suite.
AIR CONDITIONING: Fully air-conditioned throughout the boat.
SHOWERS 6
TOILETS 6
HOT WATER is supplied by 2 solar power geysers
FITTED KITCHEN fully equipped kitchen on board that uses Gas and Electricity
BAINE MARIE on board
COLD SPACE Ample
POWER SUPPLY 2 x 7,5KVA Generators and a solar inverter lighting system.
PLUG POINTS square and round plugs in all cabins, clients to bring adaptors if necessary
TV TV and decoder on board with the Multichoice Compact Bouquet.
BAR Adjacent to the bar area is an outdoor plunge pool.
ICE making machine on board.
TOP DECK offers ample space to soak up the Kariba sun and enjoy magnificent sunsets over sundowners. There is also a viewing platform for game viewing.
BRAAI skottle braai on board
TENDER BOATS 2 Pontoon Type Tender Boats (1 x 6pax and 1 x 10pax) for fishing and game viewing. Please Note: Tender Boats are for Game Drives and fishing in the vicinity of the houseboat and are strictly crew driven. Should you require a speed boat for long distance fishing, please either bring your own which will be towed behind the houseboat leaving behind one of the houseboat tenders, (please bring your own rope for towing and fuel) or you can hire a speed boat from Marineland. (Contact us for details).
CHILD FRIENDLY Railing and mesh all round making it a child friendly houseboat (although children must be watched at all times)
SAFETY Life rings, life rafts and fire fighting equipment on board
MOORED Anchorage Marina, Mhembwe Close, Andora Harbour
VEHICLE PARKING: Guarded parking provided
BOARDING at 12:00pm and disembarking at 10:00am

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Itinerary

Day 1 - 3

Meet at either the Zambia/Zimbabwe border or Kariba town

Arrive in the resort town of Kariba on the Zimbabwean side and transfer to "THIS IS IT" boat dock site. Board the boat and you will be assigned in your respective rooms according to the rooming list.
Departure time is exactly 12h00 midday.
Your lunch will be served on the boat.
During your cruise, you will visit 3 different islands and this will include all your scheduled meals, Game cruises using the small pontoon boats, fishing and a boma dinner on the last night. Cash bar will be available upon request but we encourage you to come with your own cooler box. Bottled water and selected local soft drinks are included.

Day 1 - 3

Meet at either the Zambia/Zimbabwe border or Kariba town

Arrive in the resort town of Kariba on the Zimbabwean side and transfer to "THIS IS IT" boat dock site. Board the boat and you will be assigned in your respective rooms according to the rooming list.
Departure time is exactly 12h00 midday.
Your lunch will be served on the boat.
During your cruise, you will visit 3 different islands and this will include all your scheduled meals, Game cruises using the small pontoon boats, fishing and a boma dinner on the last night. Cash bar will be available upon request but we encourage you to come with your own cooler box. Bottled water and selected local soft drinks are included.

Day 4

Departure

After an early monring breakfast, you will sail to the mainland for check out. Estimated time of docking is between 09h30 and 10h00.
End of the trip.