Somabhula

Houseboat

Hull Type

Double pontoons, 2m diameter x 24m long

Length

23m

Powered By

110 hp marinized motors

Cruising Speed

Approx 6 knots

Electrical Power

Lights are on a 12v system, there is also a 220v system which is powered by the generator.

Please Note: Generator will be switched off at 10pm which is Government Stipulated Lake Rules.

PAX

17 max pax

Crew

3 crew comprising Captain, cook and 1 deckhand.

Genral Info

Somabhula is a wonderful, spacious & practical boat, with 4 double cabins downstairs, and 8 beds on the top deck, and 2 on the jacuzzi deck. All beds are fitted with mosquito nets. There are 3 separate showers and 3 toilets. The top deck has a lovely bar, with a bar fridge and lounging area. There is a large open-plan dining room, which the staff lay beautifully for meals. There are also 2 freezers upstairs (so fish can be kept separate from other groceries) and 2 industrial fans. The kitchen has a large gas stove, a freezer and a large cooler for vegetables. The front deck has a splash pool. Shower towels are provided but please take your own swimming towels.

Tender Boats

1 x 16ft Volvo Speed boat with 90hp Mercury motor and 1 x Skimmer Pontoon with 30hp Mariner motor (ideal for fishing and game viewing) Max Pax 12. The skimmer uses approximately 3 – 4ltrs/hr and the speed boat uses more.

Please Note:Tender Boats are for fishing and game drives, distance dependant on fuel available. In terms of the boat insurance cover, a licensed CREW member is required to drive the tenders at all times. If you wish to take your own tender the Somabhula is capable of towing 4 tenders ie the two mentioned above as well as a further two (please bring your own rope for towing and fuel.) Please Note:Passengers, and especially any children under 16 are not to be allowed to operate or attempt to operate the tender boat and/or motor, regardless of their previous experience. The tender boat is provided by the owners on this strict understanding and compliance.

Additional Info

A weber braai can also be found onboard. Please bring your own wood / charcoal as obtaining wood from the shore is strictly forbidden by National Parks.

Extra Facilities

Registration Number

KF 1432

Boarding

10:00 a.m

DISEMBARKING
10:00 a.m

Mooring

Marineland Harbour – car park fee is $5 per night per vehicle

**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.

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