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client to supply\r\n\r\n<strong>Music system:<\/strong>\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Full modern music system\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Crew\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>4 crew (Captain, Chef and 2 Deckhands)\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Tender Boats:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Large pool of boats within the group, boats will be allocated according\r\n\r\nnumbers and requests.\r\n\r\n<strong>Please Note:\u00a0 Tender Boats are for Game Drives and fishing in the vicinity of the houseboat and are strictly crew driven.\u00a0 Should you require a\u00a0speed boat for long distance fishing, please either\u00a0bring your own\u00a0which will be\u00a0towed behind the houseboat leaving behind\u00a0one of the houseboat tenders,\u00a0(please bring your own rope for towing\u00a0and fuel)\u00a0or you can\u00a0hire\u00a0a\u00a0speed boat\u00a0from Marineland.\u00a0 (Contact us for details).<\/strong>\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Braai:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Gas Braai on board\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Swimming Pool:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Yes\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Child Proof:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Yes\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Life Jackets:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Life Jackets are supplied for Max Pax, there are small childrens jackets on board, but please be advised, if you have small children and worried about the sizes, please bring your own.","cruise_cancellation_prepayment":"T &amp; C\r\n\r\nDUNHURAMAMBO HOUSEBOAT CHARTER TERMS AND CONDITIONS\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nHouseboat Charter Payment Policy All Houseboat charter bookings are subject to the below deposit and payment policy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nBookings will only be guaranteed if performed in accordance with the below, if there is a request for a booking and you or your client has not paid or forwarded a proof of payment within the below provisional period the booking will automatically be released to the new client\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nMore than 180 days prior to charter date: \uf0d8 10 % Deposit Paid within 10 Days of provisional invoice Between 180 and 90 days to charter date: \uf0d8 20 % Deposit Paid within 5 Days of provisional invoice Between 90 days and 60 Days to charter date: \uf0d8 50% Deposit Paid within 3 Days of provisional invoice Less than 60 Days to charter date \uf0d8 100 % payment within 3 days of provisional invoice\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nPlease note: \uf0d8 Balance of ALL outstanding amounts for charter invoices must be received at least 90 days prior to the charter date. Failure to comply will result in the booking being released and all prepaid deposits forfeited \uf0d8 All bookings will be held in provisional status while waiting for the applicable deposit or proof of payment . \uf0d8 Once the deposit is received the booking will be regarded as confirmed and you will be subject to the applicable cancellation policy.\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\nCancellation Policy All houseboat charters are subject to the following cancellation policy: Cancellation made more than 120 days prior to charter date \uf0d8 100 % refunded of full invoice Between 120 days and 60 Days to charter date \uf0d8 50 % of full invoice amount is forfeited Less than 60 days to charter date \uf0d8 100% of full invoice amount is forfeited Please note a 5 % administration fee is charged on all cancellations","cruise_rates":"&nbsp;\r\n\r\n<strong>Rates<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>Rates include:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>Houseboat and tender boat hire<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Crew<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All linen and mosquito nets<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All cleaning materials which include, Dish washing liquid, Handy Andy and Toilet Cleaner<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Toilet Paper and Guest Soap<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<strong>Rates Exclude:<\/strong>\r\n<ul>\r\n \t<li>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)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fuel consumption is approximately 75 litres per night for the main vessel and 20 litres per tender per night<\/li>\r\n \t<li>All meals, drinks, condiments, serviettes, and personal toiletries etc.<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Fishing equipment and bait<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Ice (recommended 4 blocks per day during winter and 5 blocks per day in the summer months)<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Swimming towels<\/li>\r\n \t<li>National Parks lake usage and fishing fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>First aid kit<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Vehicle parking fees<\/li>\r\n \t<li>Crew gratuities<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;","cruise_recommended_routing":"2 night charters - up to Antelope Island\r\n3 night charters - up to Palm bay\r\n4 night charters - up to Sanyati west\r\n5 night charters - up to Elephant point\r\n6 nights or more - up to the Ume","cruise_tender_boats_1":"<strong>Tender Boats:\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/strong>Large pool of boats within the group, boats will be allocated according\r\n\r\nto numbers and requests.\r\n\r\n<span style=\"color: #ff0000\"><strong>Please Note:\u00a0 Tender Boats are for Game Drives and fishing in the vicinity of the houseboat and are strictly crew driven.\u00a0 Should you require a\u00a0speed boat for long distance fishing, please either\u00a0bring your own\u00a0which will be\u00a0towed behind the houseboat leaving behind\u00a0one of the houseboat tenders,\u00a0(please bring your own rope for towing\u00a0and fuel)\u00a0or you can\u00a0hire\u00a0a\u00a0speed boat\u00a0from Marineland.\u00a0 (Contact us for details)<\/strong><\/span>","cruise_mooring__location":"<strong>Boarding:\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a02 <\/strong>pm and disembarking 10am\r\n\r\n<strong>Mooring \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 at Kariba Safari Lodge\u00a0<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>DIRECTIONS to Kariba Safari Lodge \u2013\u00a0 Umbohza HOUSEBOAT<\/strong>\r\n\r\n<strong>After leaving Harare and driving to Makuti for approximately 290km, turn left off the main road at Makuti and follow Kariba Town directional signage. 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