Nyati is a well maintained pontoon type houseboat ideal for larger groups.  She has four spacious cabins located on the bottom deck which is light and airy.  There is a good sized and well appointed galley/kitchen area as well as ample ablution facilities and private crew quarters.  The top deck is very roomy, well furnished and has a lovely covered bar feature looking out onto a Jacuzzi type splash pool and an open back end area for sun worshippers!  She has child friendly stairs and railings making the boat safe and easy to move around for both smaller children and elderly alike.

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Facilities include:

 

• 1 double cabin

• 1 twin cabin

• 2 x twin bunk cabins (sleeping 4 guests per cabin)

• 3 bathrooms with toilet, shower and hand basin in each, plus a 4th separate toilet

• 8 couch type beds for those wishing to sleep out on deck

• All linen and mosquito nets provided

• Exercise bike

 

Tender Boats    

There are two tender  boats:  1 x  twin steel pontoon tender boat with a 30 HP outboard engine (carry 8 pax comfortably) and 1 x Bumi hull with 100hp outboard engine (carrying 6 pax comfortably).  Clients are welcome to take their own fishing boat in addition to the two provided, however the security and safety of your boat is your responsibility and are towed at your own risk.

 

Cold Space         

There are 3 deepfreezes on the boat which can also be set to run as a fridge, chiller or deepfreeze.  We suggest you run one unit on each setting.  The Captain will know how to do this.

 

Mooring               

The vessel is currently moored at MARINELAND Harbour, boarding time Midday and disembarking at 10h00 or as otherwise arranged with your agent.

 

Hire rate includes:

 

• Houseboat and tender boat hire

• Crew

• All linen, mosquito nets, cutlery, crockery, glasses etc, (but clients please note that any breakages will be for your account)

 

Hire rate excludes:

 

• All catering, drinks, ice and bait, toilet paper and cleaning items, your personal toiletries etc

• Fuel for main engine & tender boats (unless quoted a WET boat rate)

• Fishing equipment

• Swimming towels

• National Park lake usage and fishing fees

• Vehicle parking fees where applicable

• Crew tips

• Any applicable VAT or levies

 

RECOMMENDED CHARTER ROUTE FOR NYATI WET BOAT:

 

2 night charter – Antelope Island area or Gache Gache

3 night charter – Palm Bay area

4 night charter – Sanyati West area

5 night charter – Elephant Point/Tashinga

6 nights or more – Ume River