Southern Belle Houseboat

The Southern Belle

Physical Address: Plot 517 Siavonga, Lake Kariba, Zambia

VAT 16% included

Other Taxes: Service Charge 10% included

Year Boat Built   1995       Last Renovation                2010

Number of Buildings: 1  Number of Decks: 3

Location: The Southern Belle is located in Manchinchi Bay on Lake Kariba which is approximately 2 ½ to 3 hours' drive from Lusaka International Airport.

Number of Beds               44           Number of Cabins           22

GUEST Room Information

1 Presidential Suite

Consist of 1 double bed, en suite, air conditioned, private balcony, outward facing.

Room can accommodate 2 people.

5 Suites

Consist of 1 double bed, en suite, air conditioned, outward facing.

Room can accommodate 2 people.

10 Double Cabins

Consist of 1 double bed, en suite, air conditioned, outward facing.

Room can accommodate 2 people.

4 Twin Cabins

Consist of 2 single beds, en suite and air conditioned.

Room can accommodate 2 people.

1 Triple Cabin

Consist of 3 single beds, en suite and air conditioned.

Room can accommodate 3 people.

Facilities in Cabins

• Electronic door locks
• Electronic safes
• Satellite TV
• Air conditioning

Things to do onboard:
The time spent on board during the day is really a relaxing interval between the morning and afternoon off board activities, while the evenings are an opportunity to sample good food, fine wine while recalling the day's adventures.

On selected evenings there will be a movie showing in the conference room from 20h00.

Things to do off board:

• Fishing trips
• Cultural tour
• Bush walks

Conference Facilities:

The boat has one conference room that can accommodate up to 30 people:
20 "U"- shape
30 Classroom
The conference room has its own private verandah ideal for tea breaks.

Hire of conference room includes writing pads, pens, mints, cordials, water, white boards, soft boards, screen, markers, flipcharts, paper and data projector.

Kariba Restaurant

When the Southern Belle is stationary at the base station the restaurant is open to the public for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations essential.


Lunch from 12:30 hrs to 15:00 hrs

Dinner from 19:00 hrs to 22:00 hrs

Conference tea breaks:
Mid-morning snack at 11:00 hrs
Mid-afternoon snack at 15:00 hrs

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