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Big Daddy Lake Kariba Houseboat

Big Daddy lake Kariba houseboat is one of the largest boats on the lake sleeping up to 20 guests. 

This popular boat has air conditioning in all cabins and two tender boats for game viewing and fishing.   This makes her ideal for cruises and fishing getaways.

She is considered child friendly with netting all round.  

Kariba lake houseboats for rental

Accommodation for 20 passengers
Cabin accommodation consists of 1 x double cabins with en suite facilities and 3 x twin cabins, also en suite.  All the cabins are fitted with mosquito nets and there are a further two separate bathrooms.

If you wish to sleep under the stars on the upper deck, mattresses and mosquito nets are provided. 

Other facilities include a jacuzzi, a large covered veranda area with bar.  For the fishing and game viewing, the boat supplies two tenders.

Lake Kariba houseboat

Technical Specifications

Cruising speed
 

Fuel Usage

Tender Boats

Plug Points

Entertainment

Crew

Moored at

Boarding times

10 – 12 km/hr

220 litres diesel per day 


1 x Sportster with 90 hp Suzuki & 1 x Skimmer with 40 hp Suzuki


13 amp (square 3 pin) all on invertor system


500w Bluetooth / Aux music system with USB charger


Captain, Chef & Deckhand (optional extra deckhand for large groups)


Marineland


10h00

When to Go

Where the season never ends

« The cooler months of April to August when the weather is beautiful one day and perfect the next, are very pleasant

« The fishing is better in the hot summer months of September to March

« Over Easter and Xmas houseboats are generally fully booked

« October is Tiger Fishing competition time at Kariba

« Xmas and New Year is when every boat is on the water for PARTY TIME and the best time to book for this period is at least six months in advance

Kariba houseboat rentals
Getting There  Kariba is 366 Kms from Harare,  806 Kms from Bulawayo and 3 hrs by road from Lusaka Charter planes and boats operate between Kariba and island lodges as well as Mana Pools Flights to Lusaka and road transfers (3 hrs) to Kariba are popular  Arriving before departure date Lake Navigation rules do not permit people to stay in the harbour overnight, unless special arrangements have been made prior to your arrival. You will have to seek alternative accommodation if you arrive after 5pm On Board No smoking is allowed in any of the cabins, only on the open decks.  The sun is harsh so remember your sun tan lotion and a broad-rimmed sun hat. Houseboats generally sleep 10-12 people, so most people try to fill up the boat to keep the cost per person as low as possible.