PONGOLA (SHAYAMANZI)
HOUSE BOAT CRUISES

The cruise begins in the Northern area of the Lake where the Pongola River, which is the only water source feeding the Lake, enters.
While the extreme Northern tip creeps into Swaziland and the rest of the Northern area and the entire Western and Southern banks
are bordered by the Pongola Nature Reserve and the Pongola Game Reserve.

The game reserves host many animal species which can be seen in herds from Shayamanzi's decks: White Rhino, elephant, buffalo, hippo, crocodile, wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, kudu, nyala, bushbuck, mountain reedbuck, common reedbuck, red duiker, grey duiker, waterbuck, steenbuck, suni antelope, black backed jackal, hyena, cheetah, wild dog, cerval cat, warthog, bushpig, banded mongoose, legavaan, terrapin and the occasional siting of leopard which roam the slopes of the Lebombo mountains.

Passengers embark from a jetty on the Northern shores of the Pongola River.
You begin your experience at Shayamoya Tiger Fishing and Game Lodge,
where you leave your vehicles in the safe parking area.

Enjoy a welcoming drink on the large sundeck of the central lodge which has stunning views overlooking the lake and Lebombo Mountains.

You are then transferred by open landcruiser through the Phongolo Nature Reserve to the water's edge,
where the Shayamanzi crew will meet you by tender boat and escort you onto the Houseboat.

Shayamanzi is an 85-foot (25 meter) by 27-foot (8 meter), double pontoon houseboat launched by Dr. Narend Singh (Kwa-Zulu Natal Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs) on the 18th October 2002. It was built on the banks of the Pongola River.

Cruising in style at 5 knots, Shayamanzi passengers enjoy different anchorages each evening. The boat is fully serviced with a world-class crew of 4, who will ensure you delicious meals, a safe cruise, great fishing, game viewing and bird watching of more than 300 species.

There are 6 cabins, each sleeping 2 passengers, which are en-suite with shower, basin and toilet. The cabins are 3,6m x 3,5m and airy with large sliding window doors as your boundary to the water.
The water system is top class resulting in a hot pressurized shower.
There are plug points in the rooms so the ladies have the luxury of blow-drying their hair after stepping out the shower or jacuzzi.

The cabins are fitted with adjustable fans, window gauze above the glass doors and mosquito netting.

For bigger groups up to 16 passengers, sleeper couches on the top deck are used to accommodate an extra 4 people who then share an ablution facility.

Shayamanzi is registered by SAMSA (South African Marine Authority) to carry 100 passengers and thus ideal for group day cruises or weddings.

Safety equipment is regularly checked and safety procedures are explained by the Captain on arrival.

BOOKING & CONFIRMATIONS
Please note that cruises will only be secured once a 50% deposit has been received. The outstanding amount is due 14 days before the cruise.
If the cruise is within 14 days of the invoice being processed, full payment will be required to confirm. No cruise will be confirmed until all money owing have cleared into our account. We will only accept cash or electronic payments - no cheque payments will be accepted.

Any cancellations, once confirmation and first payment has been made, will be subject to a cancellation fee. The 50% deposit will be retained should the cancellation be within 30 days of the cruise. The full 100% payment will be retained should the cancellation take place 14 days before the cruise.
Clients will be held liable for all cancellation costs.

TERMS & CONDITIONS
All quotations are valid for 14 days
Prices may change without prior notice.
Party Boat Charters will not be held responsible for weather conditions that may have an affect on the cruise. Party Boat Charters will not be held responsible for any loss, injury or damage that may take place on the boat or in the resorts where the boats are docked. All guests will adhere to the rules and regulations of the boats and the resorts where they are docked.
Any damages to property will be billed to the client

More info contact: Office Hours Monday to Friday 9:30am - 6pm Tel: 083-251-8784 E-mail: info@partyboat.co.za

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