Umbohza houseboat – Zimbabwe

Duration

1 Hours

Max People

28

Min Age

14+

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Not Available

Overview

Umbohza Houseboat – Discover Lake Kariba in Comfort

Experience the beauty of Lake Kariba with Smiles Travel & Tours

Imagine waking up to the gentle movement of the water, watching the African sun rise over a vast blue lake, and spending your days surrounded by beautiful landscapes, birds and wildlife. A holiday aboard Umbohza Houseboat offers a wonderful way to experience the magic of Lake Kariba.

Whether you are planning a family holiday, a getaway with friends, a fishing expedition or a special celebration, Umbohza provides a spacious floating retreat where you can relax, reconnect and enjoy the great outdoors.

At Smiles Travel & Tours, we help you discover memorable African travel experiences. Let us help you plan your Umbohza Houseboat adventure on Lake Kariba.

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Discover Umbohza Houseboat

Umbohza is a spacious pontoon-style houseboat designed for group holidays on Lake Kariba. With comfortable en-suite cabins, air-conditioned accommodation, generous social spaces and an inviting pool deck, it combines the pleasure of being on the water with the comforts of a floating holiday home.

The houseboat features nine cabins, including master suites and family accommodation, making it suitable for larger groups travelling together. Guests can enjoy time in the indoor lounge and dining area, unwind on outdoor daybeds or head to the upper deck for panoramic views of the surrounding lake.

With a professional crew looking after the vessel and onboard services, guests can spend more time enjoying their surroundings and less time worrying about the practicalities of the journey.

Why Choose Umbohza Houseboat?

Spacious Accommodation for Groups

Umbohza offers nine cabins with en-suite facilities, including master cabins, double cabins and family cabins. This arrangement provides flexibility for families, couples and groups of friends travelling together. Confirm the final permitted passenger capacity when enquiring.

Swimming Pool and Sun Deck

Cool off in the onboard swimming pool or stretch out on a sun lounger while enjoying the beautiful scenery. The outdoor decks provide inviting spaces for relaxing between excursions and appreciating the tranquillity of Lake Kariba.

Comfortable Indoor Living

The spacious lounge, bar and dining area provide a welcoming place to gather, enjoy meals, share stories and spend time together. Air-conditioned cabins offer additional comfort during the warmer parts of the day.

Professional Crew

The houseboat operates with a crew that includes a captain, chef and deckhands. Their work supports the smooth running of your trip, from navigating the lake to assisting with onboard hospitality.

A Holiday Tailored to Your Group

Umbohza is an appealing choice for family reunions, birthdays, anniversaries, group holidays and selected corporate retreats. Charter arrangements, activities and catering can be discussed when planning your trip.

 

Explore the Beauty of Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba is one of Africa’s great inland water destinations, renowned for its expansive waters, striking sunsets, islands and wildlife-rich shoreline.

A houseboat holiday offers a different perspective on this remarkable environment. Instead of returning to the same hotel room each evening, you can spend your days cruising, relaxing on deck and enjoying the ever-changing scenery.

Depending on your route, weather and local conditions, you may have opportunities to explore quiet bays, observe wildlife near the shoreline or enjoy peaceful moments surrounded by open water.

Lake Kariba is also known for its spectacular sunsets. As daylight fades, the sky can transform into shades of gold, orange and red, creating a memorable setting for an evening on the deck

 

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  • Facilities

    NUMBER OF CABINS all en suite

    2 Master cabins with queen-size beds
    3 Double family cabins with double beds and two adult bunks
    2 Twin family cabins with twin beds plus two adult bunks
    2 Double cabins with double beds
    Maximum Pax 28

    Other sleeping possibilities:  The Main lounge has 2 full sized Indian daybeds .

    There is a further full sized Indian daybed on the pool deck.

    The back deck has 2x double outdoor daybeds.

    The top deck has 1 double & 1 single outdoor daybeds.

    For those sleeping in the lounge there is a separate toilet &

    Shower. For those sleeping outside there is a separate toilet & shower on the 1st deck

     

    Toilets 12
    Showers 9
    Wet & Dry Rates Available Contact Mo for details
    Cruising Speed: 5.5 knots
    Generator Size: 25 Kva Perkins Diesel
    Generator Approx Fuel Usage: 12 Litres/hour
    Plug Points: Plug Points:
    Deck Pool Size: 4 m x 3 m pool with shade & sun deck.
    Hot Water Geyser: 1 x Electric 150 litres Pressure Geyser
    Stove: 1 x 5 Plate Gas with Oven
    Micro Wave Oven: 1 x 28 litre
    Freezers: 2 x 840 litre Chest
    Fridge: 1 x 420 litre Upright
    Bar: 1 x Bottle Cooler 1400 litre
    Air Conditioning Units: 1 x per Bedroom (9 x 12000 BTU)
    Bar Lounge (2x 18000 BTU) Bar Lounge (2x 18000 BTU)
    Please Note: Please Note:  Generator will be switched off at 10pm which is Government Stipulated Lake Rules.
    Therefore the Air Cons will not run after this time.
    Television: 1x 24 inch flat screen Bar Area for only DVD’s – client to supply
    Music system: Full modern music system
    Crew 4 crew (Captain, Chef and 2 Deckhands)
    Tender Boats: Large pool of boats within the group, boats be allocated according numbers and requests.

    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)

     

    Braai: Gas Braai on board

    Swimming Pool:  Yes

    Child Proof:  Yes

    Life Jackets: Life Jackets are supplied for Max Pax, there are small childrens jackets on board, but please be advised, if you have small children and worried about the sizes, please bring your own.

     

  • Specs & Technical

    Max Passengers: 24 Crew: 4 Cabins: 9 Registration Number: KF 2770 Hull Type: : Pontoon Length: 102 ft (31.09m) Engine: 270 HP Caterpillar

     

    Mooring: Marineland Harbour -BOARDING 2pm and DISEMARKING 10am

     

  • Tender Boats

    Large pool of boats within the group, boats will be allocated according
    to numbers and requests.

     

    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)

  • Activities

    Fishing

    Game viewing by tender boats

    Bird watching by tender boats

    Photography and videography by tender boats

    Relaxation

    Reading and board games

    Sunbathing

    Sunrise cruises & sunset cruises

    beach barbecue

    Visit a fishing village.

    (Please note: some activities may not be applicable depending on your location on the cruise.)

     

  • Includes and excludes

    Rates include:

    Houseboat and tender boat hire

    Crew

    All linen and mosquito nets

    All cleaning materials which include, Dish washing liquid, Handy Andy and

    Toilet Cleaner

    Toilet Paper and Guest Soap

     

    Rates Exclude:

    All fuel and outboard oil (the main vessel, tender boats and generators will be full before departure- on return to harbour at the end of the trip you will be required to re-fuel these and settle in USD cash at that time)

    Fuel consumption is approximately 75 liters per night for the main vessel and 20 liters per tender per night.

    All meals, drinks, condiments, serviettes, and personal toiletries etc.

    Fishing equipment and bait

    Ice (recommended 4 blocks per day during winter and 5 blocks per day in the summer months)

    Swimming towels

    National Parks Lake usage and fishing fees

    First aid kit

    Vehicle parking fees

    Crew gratuities

  • Recommended Routing

     

    2-night charters – up to Antelope Island

    3-night charters – up to Palm Bay

    4-night charters – up to Sanyati west

    5-night charters – up to Elephant point

    6 nights or more – up to the Ume

  • Location

     

    DIRECTIONS to Marineland HARBOUR –  Umbohza HOUSEBOAT

    You turn left at the first Service Station, (Total Garage), and then immediately right going downhill towards Caribbean Bay. You turn right at the foot of the mountain, and then immediate left, pass through the security check point into Marineland Harbour.

    Marineland is well sign posted from Total Garage.

    Vehicle Parking : Guarded parking provided at $5 per vehicle and $3 per trailer per night

     

  • Terms and conditions

     

    DUNHURAMAMBO HOUSEBOAT CHARTER TERMS AND CONDITIONS

    Houseboat Charter Payment Policy All Houseboat charter bookings are subject to the below deposit and payment policy.

     

    Bookings will only be guaranteed if performed in accordance with the below, if there is a request for a booking and you or your client has not paid or forwarded a proof of payment within the below provisional period the booking will automatically be released to the new client.

     

    More than 180 days prior to charter date: 10 % Deposit Paid within 10 Days of provisional invoice

    Between 180 and 90 days to charter date: 20 % Deposit Paid within 5 Days of provisional invoice

    Between 90 days and 60 Days to charter date: 50% Deposit Paid within 3 Days of provisional invoice

    Less than 60 Days to charter date 100 % payment within 3 days of provisional invoice.

     

    Please note:  Balance of ALL outstanding amounts for charter invoices must be received at least 60 days prior to the charter date. Failure to comply will result in the booking being released and all prepaid deposits forfeited

     

    All bookings will be held in provisional status while waiting for the applicable deposit or proof of payment. Once the deposit is received the booking will be regarded as confirmed and you will be subject to the applicable cancellation policy.

     

    Cancellation Policy All houseboat charters are subject to the following cancellation policy:

     

    Cancellation made more than 120 days prior to charter date 100 % refunded of full invoice

     

    Between 120 days and 60 Days to charter date 50 % of full invoice amount is forfeited

     

    Less than 60 days to charter date 100% of full invoice amount is forfeited Please note a 5 % administration fee is charged on all cancellations

     

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