Shayamanzi Houseboats  Verified Listing

Shayamanzi Houseboats offers guests the opportunity to enjoy the stunning scenery of the Lebombo Mountains, and wildlife of the Pongola Game Reserve on the shores of Lake Jozini, Kwa-Zulu Natal. Shayamanzi ll accommodates 20 guests in six Deluxe, En-suite Cabins and four Pontoon, En-suite Cabins. The Deluxe Cabins have large sliding window doors and the Pontoon Cabins have porthole views that overlook the water and surrounding nature. It is also air-conditioned and has an en-suite bathroom. Guests also have the use of the Jacuzzi, lounge area, dining area, sun deck as well as a TV with DStv and a music system. The cruises include all meals, as well as bottomless coffee or tea, accommodation, Tiger fishing in season, game- and bird watching, a crew, as well as transfers from Jozini Tiger Lodge to the Houseboats.

As you lie in your oak paneled cabin, the stars reflecting on the water and the moonlight shining through the fluttering, drifting curtains, you wonder what could be more romantic. The hippos snorting in the nearby bay remind you that you are surrounded by nature at its best. The water system is top class resulting in a hot pressurized shower.

The Game Reserves surrounding Lake Jozini host many animal species which can be seen in herds from Shayamanzi’s decks: White and Black 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 sighting of Leopard which roam the slopes of the Lebombo Mountain Range.

Entertainment is provided in the form of a 37” LCD screen with DStv and a DVD Home Theatre System provides a wide variety of music to choose from. There is even karaoke for those keen on a humorous evening! The wet bar has a separate surround sound music system so that those relaxing in the Jacuzzi may choose their own rhythms. If that is not enough, there is also a dart board and please do bring your own board games.

Entertainment is provided in the form of a 37” LCD screen with DStv and a DVD Home Theatre System provides a wide variety of music to choose from. There is even karaoke for those keen on a humorous evening! The wet bar has a separate surround sound music system so that those relaxing in the Jacuzzi may choose their own rhythms. If that is not enough, there is also a dart board and please do bring your own board games.
* Luxury: As you lie in your oak paneled cabin, the stars reflecting on the water and the moonlight shining through the fluttering, drifting curtains, you wonder what could be more romantic. The hippos snorting in the nearby bay remind you that you are surrounded by nature at its best. The water system is top class resulting in a hot pressurized shower.