Matusadona Houseboat

Painstakingly built over a number of years, with all imported materials and finishes, “Matusadona” is the epitome of style and comfort on the lake.

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With a length of 28.6 meters, 6.85 meters jacuzzi. Finished in African hardwood timbers and furnished with rich fabrics, leather and Egyptian cottons, Matusadona has been described as “an intimate luxury lodge on the water”.

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With spacious air-conditioned cabin accommodation for up to seven passengers, situated right on the waterline, you’ll feel at one with nature. The gentle lapping of waves, the frequent grunt of the hippos, the distant lion’s roar, the cough of a leopard, the eerie cry of the Fish Eagle and all the attendant sounds of Africa – you’re in the real bush whilst cocooned in the lap of luxury.

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speed-boat for transfers and, soon to be added to the fleet, a game-viewing pontoon, especially geared for water-based game viewing. A completely different experience to land- based game viewing, watching a herd of elephants coming down to drink, so close you can almost touch them, their calves frolicking in the water with their mothers suspiciously standing by, is a truly memorable experience.

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On sweltering summer evenings, sip on refreshing cocktails in the Jacuzzi under the stars, or at the bar, and on the odd chilly African evening, warm up with a Cognac in the cosy saloon and watch a variety of wildlife documentaries. Travelling to a different and secluded mooring every day, you will always awaken to a new experience, be it on one of the numerous islands, up one of the rivers, or in the Matusadona National Park, these are experiences that many can only dream about.

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Matusadona is perfect for an amazing family holiday, a romantic honeymoon or simply a break from ‘real’ life.

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Capacity:

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Cabin Deck | Lower
3 en‐suite guest cabins with queen size beds are located on the lower deck. A 4th en‐suite single cabin is allocated to your on‐board manager. These cabins are accessed via an indoor staircase from the saloon. The spacious crew quarters are accessed through a separate entrance on the bow.

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Saloon Deck | Middle
The middle deck comprises a gourmet galley (including washing machine, tumble dryer, 2 fridge‐freezers, electric oven, gas hob, microwave), the wheelhouse, an al‐fresco breakfast area and an indoor saloon.. The indoor saloon offers a dining area and coffee station, a business desk and a lounge complete with DVD player, sound system, a choice of board games and a small library collection.

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Palm deck | Upper
The spacious open plan outdoor entertainment area on the upper deck offers 360 degree views of Lake Kariba and offers 2 lounge areas, dining area, bar and an open air jacuzzi.

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Technical Information:

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• 2 x 420 HP Catepillar diesel engines;

• 2 Generators │ 10kVA and 25kVA;

• On‐board water filtration system (reverse osmosis) to provide purified drinking water throughout;

• Inverter system for lights and some power points during the times that the generators are not in use;

• Ice machine with a capacity to produce over 40 kg of ice per day;

• Air conditioning throughout the Saloon and Cabin Decks.