Umbohza houseboat – Zimbabwe

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:

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)

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 will 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

DIRECTIONS to Marineland HARBOUR – Umbohza HOUSEBOAT

You turn left at the first Service Station, (Total Garage), and then immediately right going down hill towards Caribbea 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.

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

Boarding:                                               2 pm and disembarking 10am

Mooring                                                  at Marineland harbour

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