SHAYAMANZI HOUSEBOATS
Luxurious Houseboat Accommodation
on the Lake Jozini / Pongolapoort,
Zululand, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Northern KwaZulu-Natal has many natural and splendid beauties, but little can compare with the superb wildlife to be seen on the shores of
Lake Jozini (also known as Pongolapoort Lake). On board the Shayamanzi's soak up the stunning scenery of the Lebombo Mountains and
Pongola Game Reserve, enjoy calm serenity of the water or the thrill and excitement of Tiger fishing!
- Shayamanzi I is a 24 meter, double pontoon, luxurious houseboat launched 18th October 2002.
- Shayamanzi I I is an impressive dream cruiser recently launched on the 6th September 2007. She is 30m long and 8.6m wide. Cruising in style, Shayamanzi passengers enjoy different anchorages each evening. The boat is fully serviced with a friendly crew who will ensure you delicious meals, a safe cruise, great fishing, game viewing and bird watching of more than 300 species.
- Shayamanzi is all about taking time out to appreciate Africa's special wonders.
- The whining reel breaks the silence as your fishing rod bends to the limit. Then the spectacular colours of a tail walking tiger light up the water surface, and experience that neither the novice nor avid angler will forget.
Crew & Facilities
The charming and experienced skippers take you on your journey of Lake Jozini.
The Chefs prepare the sumptuous meals. Wholesome breakfasts, light lunches and delicious 3-course dinners or braais are served on the upper deck, not to mention the mid morning and high teas accompanied with freshly baked biscuits and cakes.
Deckhands ensure your cabins are clean, your meals are served, and they will also take you on fishing or game viewing trips.
The top deck is comfortably furnished with a lounge, dinning area, bar and sundeck. The Captain also has his bridge in the centre on the top deck.
The welcoming wet bar, jacuzzi with a heating system, passenger cabins, crew cabins and kitchen are situated on the lower deck,(or decks in the case of Shayamanzi II which has 3 levels.
There is also DStv, surround sound music system and games for entertainment.
Activities
- Tiger fishing from Shayamanzi or from the tender boats, which are ideal for fly-fishing.
- View African wild life like never before from the comfort of the water.
- Exploring the lakes secret coves and experience 'the gorge' where the Lebombo Mountains drop into the lake.
- Birdwatching in a birder's paradise hosting over 350 species of bush birds, raptors and water birds.
Other activities back on land
- Game Drives through the beautiful biosphere or one of the famous National parks.
- Elephant tracking.
- Rhino walks, and that's not all you are going to see!
Accommodation
- Shayamanzi I: There are 6 oak paneled cabins, all en-suite with a shower and toilet, with only a large sliding window door as your boundary to the water.
- Shayamanzi II: There are 6 oak paneled cabins, all en-suite with a shower and toilet, with only a large sliding window door, and 4 luxury pontoon cabins. These are also spacious and bright with a generous sized window. These also have a lounge area, which is convertible into extra beds.
- For bigger groups, sleeper couches on the top deck are used to accommodate an extra 4 people who then share an ablution facility. By hiring both boats, you are able to accommodate a maximum of up to 40 passengers.
- You may hire the entire houseboat or book as a couple to join set departure
date cruises
Activities are facilitated by the four star rated Shayamoya Game lodge.
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