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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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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.
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
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.
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
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)
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.)
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
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
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
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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