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Zambezi Cruise Safaris The Shikra
Zambezi Cruise Safaris The Shikra
The Shikra is one of the larger houseboats on Lake Kariba, with a maximum capacity of 30 people, with a dedicated staff of 5 crew members. It has 10 rooms, all en-suite and with two single beds which can be converted into queen-size double beds, and a fold-away bunk bed. All bathrooms are equipped with shower, toilet and a hand basin.
The biggest of the Zambezi Cruise Safaris boats, The Shikra offers plenty of open space for relaxing and entertainment and a rather large shaded plunge pool on the second deck. The lounge & dining area also on the middle deck are tastefully furnished with a beautiful teak & granite bar.
More Information About Zambezi Cruise Safaris The Shikra
- Accommodation
- Specifications
- Upper Deck
- Lower Deck
- Facilities
Accommodation
- 10 air-conditioned twin cabins - convertible to double cabins (lower deck)
- 1 fold-away bunk beds in each cabin (lower deck)
- En-suite bathrooms with shower, toilet and wash-basin (lower deck)
Specifications
- Cabins can take up to 30 guests on the Shikra Houseboat
- 105ft. (32m) Double Decked Pontoon houseboat
- 2 x Pontoon tenders with covered roof and fold away comfortable seating
Upper Deck
- Open deck area
- Fully shaded 4.5m x 2.4m pool
- Fully air-conditioned lounge and dining area with 360 degree views of the lake
- Fitted kitchen
- Bar
Lower Deck
- 10 Air-conditioned cabin rooms with vanity basins, shower and toilet en-suite Covered deck area
Facilities
- Crew: 5 - comprising Captain, chef and deckhands. A host can be provided at an additional fee.
- 10 en-suite cabins.
- 240V generator powers the lighting and wall sockets, as does a 12v battery system when the generators are not running. All plug points are UK Square pin (please bring suitable adaptors). Generally the main generators are switched off between 10 & 11pm as per lake regulations whereby the 12v battery system takes over until morning.
- Fully equipped and air conditioned bar, lounge area and dining area
- Large shaded pool on the upper deck
- Television (for DVD's only) and modern sound system - music and DVD's not provided.
- Basic fishing equipment is provided, but it is essential that any serious fishermen/women bring their own rods and tackle and make special arrangements for bait etc.
- Braai facility
- Two pontoon tender boats
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