Driftwood Houseboat

In all Driftwood is more than the name suggests, being a clean and comfortable 41 ft. dolphin cruiser that is ideal for smaller parties. The vessel comprises 1 luxury double cabin en suite, a second cabin with twin single bunks and the saloon area that is convertible into a third cabin. On the mid deck there is a separate ablution block for those sleeping on deck. The shaded top deck provides spacious living space and extra sleeping space for those who prefer. Driftwood tows one mini pontoon tender boat.

Facilities include:

• 1 double cabin en suite (shower, toilet, basin)
• 1 Twin cabin and Saloon is convertible into the third cabin
• Extra bathroom with shower, toilet and basin on the mid deck
• Fitted kitchen with ample cold space
• 1 x 8cu ft. deep freeze, 1 x fixed cold box, 1x free cold box
• Partially covered top deck with garden type furniture
• Power supply 220V and 12V
• 1 x mini pontoon tender (30 hp outboard) for fishing and game viewing
• 2 Crew (Captain, chef/deck hand)
• Moored at Marineland Harbour
• Boarding 12:00pm and disembarking at 10:00am

2012 Dry Boat charter rates: $330.00/night off peak and $350.00 on peak for up to 8 passengers inclusive of Taxes (6 for comfort)

Rates include:

• Houseboat and tender boat hire
• Crew
• All linen and mosquito nets
• All taxes and levies

Rates Exclude:

• All fuel and outboard oil (the main vessel, tender boats and generators will be full before departure- on return to harbour at the end of the trip you will be required to re-fuel these and settle in USD cash at that time)
• Fuel consumption is approximately 60 litres diesel per night for the main vessel and 15 litres petrol per tender per night
• All meals, drinks, condiments, toilet paper, serviettes, washing liquid, soap and personal toiletries etc.
• Fishing equipment and bait
• Ice (recommended 4 blocks per day during winter and 5 blocks per day in the summer months)
• Swimming towels
• National Parks lake usage and fishing fees
• First aid kit
• Vehicle parking fees
• Crew gratuities

Recommended Charter Routes
2 night charters - up to Antelope Island 
3 night charters - up to Palm bay
4 night charters - up to Sanyati west
5 night charters - up to Elephant point
6 nights or more - up to the Ume

Fully inclusive option:

For clients wanting a fully inclusive package, Sengwa Safaris offer competitive rates on all extras (catering, drinks, fishing rod hire and bait) so please let us know if you would like us to include any of these in your quotation.Please click on the links above for more information on catering and extras or visit our FAQ's page.

Please note that whilst every effort has been made to ensure the details supplied above are correct we can not be held responsible in any way should an item mentioned above not be on board /broken or miss quoted.

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