Southern Belle Houseboat
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.
Guest Cruise Rates (on a per room basis)
| Room Type |
Full Board Single Occupancy |
Full Board Double Occupancy |
Full Board Triple Occupancy |
| Twin/Triple | $225.00 | $295.00 | $375.00 |
| Double | $280.00 | $350.00 | n/a |
| Suite | $330.00 | $400.00 | n/a |
| Presidential | $430.00 | $500.00 | n/a |
The above rates are on a per night basis and inclusive of the following:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner
- Mid-morning tea break
- Mid-afternoon tea break
- Activities
- 16% VAT and 10% service charge
Rates exclude beverages.
The above rates apply to the following set cruise dates:
| Departure time: 12 pm Return time: 10 00am | |
| 13th - 15th January | |
| 27th - 29th January | |
| 10th - 12th February | |
| 24th - 26th February | |
| 9th - 11th March | |
| 23rd - 25th March | |
| 6th - 8th April (Easter) | |
| 27th - 29th April | |
| 11th - 13th May | |
| 25th - 27th May (Africa Freedom Day) | |
| 8th - 10th June | |
| 22nd - 24thJune | |
| 7th - 9th July (Saturday - Monday - long weekend) | |
| 20th - 22nd July | |
| 3rd - 5th August (Farmers Day 3rd August 2011) | |
| 24th - 26th August | |
| 14th - 16th September | |
| 28th - 30th September | |
| 12th - 14th October | |
| 26th - 28th October | |
| 9th - 11th November | |
| 23rd - 25th November | |
| 14th - 16th December | |
| 24th - 26th December | |
| 30th December - 1st January 2013 | |
Individual Bookings:
Individual bookings are available on any date subject to availability, however, if there are less than 5 cabins booked the boat will remain stationary at the base station and the following rates will apply:
| Guest Rate (non cruise) |
Single Occupancy Bed & Breakfast |
Double Occupancy Bed & Breakfast |
Triple Occupancy Bed & Breakfast |
| Twin/Triple Room |
$113.00 |
$148.00 |
$188.00 |
| Double Room |
$140.00 |
$175.00 |
n/a |
| Suite |
$165.00 |
$200.00 |
n/a |
| Presidential |
$215.00 |
$250.00 |
n/a |
The above rates are on a per night basis and inclusive of the following:
- Accommodation
- Breakfast
- 16% VAT and 10% service charge
- Prokard holders are eligible for a further 5% discount on the above non-cruise rates
Rates exclude lunch, dinner and beverages.
Full Ship Charter Rates:
USD 8,500.00
Charter packages are available from one up to five night cruises with the possibility of additional nights. Charter cruises can be tailored to suit the group's needs.
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.
Breakfast from 06:00 hrs to 9:00 hrs
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
Location
Specs and Technical Data
Crew: 12
Cabins: 22
Registration Number: KF 914
Hull Type: : Pontoon
Length: 180ft (54.86m)
Engine: Diesel
Mooring: Siavonga
Facilities
Extra Facilities
Conference facility for 30 guests.Activities
- Fishing
- Game viewing
- Bird watching
- Photography and videography
- Relaxation
- Reading and board games
- Sunbathing
