Shayamanzi Houseboat

House Boats on Lake Jozini - the Pongola poort dam

Shayamanzi HouseboatShayamanzi HouseboatShayamanzi Houseboat

Enquire now
View Rates

Description

On board Shayamanzi Houseboat, soak up the stunning scenery of the Lebombo Mountains and Pongola Game Reserve. Enjoy calm serenity on the water or the thrill of Tiger fishing!  Northern KwaZulu-Natal has many natural and splendid beauties, but little can compare with the superb wildlife to be seen on the shores of Lake Jozini (also known as Pongolapoort dam).

Shayamanzi I :

  • Is a 25 meter by 8 meter, double pontoon houseboat launched by Dr. Narend Singh (Kwa-Zulu Natal Minister of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs) on the 18th October 2002.
  • 6 En-suite cabins
  • 4 Crew
  • 2 Tender boats
  • 8 Seater Jacuzzi

Shayamanzi II :
  • Is a 30 meter by 8.6 meter, double pontoon houseboat launched in September 2007. She is a dream cruiser!
  • 3 Levels
  • 10 Air-conditioned, en-suite cabins
  • 6 Crew
  • 3 Tender boats
  • 12 Seater jacuzzi

Cruising in style at up to 9 knots, Shayamanzi passengers enjoy different anchorages each evening. The boats are fully serviced with a world-class crew who will ensure you delicious meals, a safe cruise, great fishing, game viewing and bird watching of more than 350 species.

 

Shayamanzi HouseboatShayamanzi HouseboatShayamanzi Houseboat

Attractions

Tiger Fishing
Lake Jozini is the only water in South Africa where you find the ferocious fighting Tiger Fish, an African game fish, which sends you thrills as it jumps out the water, throwing his head from side to side trying to get off your line. Tackle and rods are available for hire.


Game Viewing
The Lake is surrounded by the Pongola Game Reserve and Phongolo Nature Reserve, which provide spectacular game viewing from the water's edge. The Reserves are teaming with a large variety of wildlife which can be viewed from the Shayamanzi decks or the tender boats.


Birding
The area is a birder's paradise hosting over 350 species of bush birds, raptors and water birds. Set against the Lebombo Mountains, the Lake becomes a breeding zone for cormorants, herons, ducks, storks and many more. Between May and November there is a fantastic hive of activity not to be missed.

An educational activity where visitors learn about and gain an understanding of the Pongola Game Reserve elephants and the challenges facing their future in our fence and protected areas. Join the tracker who is monitoring this family of elephants who were translocated here in 1997.

Facilities

Lower Deck :
  • The welcoming wet bar
  • Deluxe jacuzzi
  • Passenger cabins
  • Crew cabins
  • Kitchen

Top Deck :
  • Comfortably furnished with a lounge
  • Dinning area
  • Bar
  • Sundeck
  • Public toilet
  • Shower
Shayamanzi’s world class crew endear everyone’s hearts!
The charming and experienced skippers take you on your journey of Lake Jozini.

The Chefs prepare the sumptuous meals. Wholesome breakfasts, light lunches and delicious 3-course dinners or braais are served on the upper deck, not to mention the bottomless tea and coffee accompanied with freshly baked biscuits.

Deckhands ensure your cabins are clean, your meals are served, and they will also take you on fishing or game viewing trips.