5.5KVA solar system which supplies 220 volts
The Ponty is a unique, spacious houseboat that has two decks, with the bottom deck consisting of 4 bedrooms (2 x double and 2 x twin), an open plan kitchen, lounge and front and back deck. One of the double cabins and a twin share an inter leading large shower, loo and basin. The other double cabin has a shower, loo and basin en suite. There is a separate shower and loo for the twin room and general use. Additionally there are also 4 bunk beds with mosquito nets upstairs for those wanting to sleep under the stars, as well as spare mattresses if need be. All cabins have large windows that open onto the Lake and provide cool breezes and gorgeous views. All beds have mosquito nets and fans. Each bedroom is named after an African tree found along the Zambezi.
This houseboat is run on solar and has a back up 5KVA petrol generator just for emergencies. All the hot water is provided by a gas geyser.
The kitchen consists of a gas stove, 1 fridge/freezer and 3 deep freezers. The kitchen has a large working area for preparing those scrumptious meals which the chef cooks up. Adjoined to the kitchen is an open plan lounge area suitable to have meals if the weather is a bit chilly or windy (very rarely).
The top deck is ¾ covered in shade. The whole top area is open on all 4 sides to make the most of the cool lake breezes and beautiful scenery. This area has roll down canvas blinds if it rains. The dining area has an 8 seater dining table plus 6 seater bench table. A teak bar is situated upstairs next to the splash pool with a shade port. A charcoal braai is situated on the top deck (guests to bring their own charcoal). There is a comfortable lounge area, 2 double sofas to sit in and relax while taking in the beautiful views.
The crew have their own staff quarters and ablution facilities. Please advise them of your daily routine and meal times. They will attend to all your needs. Please ask for advice. Ensure that the crew do get a rest period during the day and are not kept up too late at night. There is no laundry service on the boat but the crew will assist should it be necessary.
Cossak Speed Boat with 90hp Yamaha engine and Pontoon with 30hp Mariner engine.
Rates include:
Rates exclude:
Personalised Service
Trips may be arranged with:
FUEL CONSUMPTION GUIDLINES
The Captain will provide an invoice for all fuel used during the charter including main engines and tender boats
Main Engines: 12 to 15 litres per running hour for both engines – Captain will keep a log
CLIENTS TO REMEMBER
**We suggest you bring: re-hydration salts, painkillers/headache tablets, Valoid, or anti-nausea medicine, Imodium, Enos or any anti acid, plasters and antiseptic, antihistamine tablets or cream – after sun cream.
There is a variety of games and playing cards are available on request to the captain. Guests must bring their own music. Please bring your own swimming towels.
Boarding: 12 noon
Disembarking: 09:00am
**Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure the details supplied above are correct we cannot be held responsible in any way should an item mentioned above not be on board/broken or miss quoted.
