Okavango River Boats

River Boat 

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The Okavango, the largest island delta in the world, is the most unexpected of wonders: Water in the desert, spreading like an outstretched hand over the thirsty lands of the Kalahari. The pristine landscape and diverse wildlife of the Okavango Delta makes it one of Africa’s prime tourist destinations. The Delta is an untouched water wilderness sanctuary, ideal for quiet discovery and ultimate enjoyment of the abundant game and bird life for which it is world famous.
The “Ngwesi”(meaning tiger fish) Houseboat is consists of a lower and upper deck. The lower deck is the sleeping quarters with 4 en suite bedrooms. Two of the bedrooms have twin beds while the other two have double beds. The bathrooms all have showers, hand basin with vanity slab, WC and hanging as well as packing space. The WC’s are flush and there is hot and cold running fresh water.
Room 1 & 2 have twin beds and Room 3 & 4 have double beds.The Upper deck is under cover and is used for dining and socialising. The fully stocked and serviced wooden bar is also situated on the Upper deck. Drinking water is provided
For the fly fisherman/woman, plying for tiger fish provides the ultimate challenge. Other species such as bream are also found in the Delta. The necessary tackle and bait are provided along with an informative guide who will select a prime spot from where catches are to be made.
Ornithologists have long been drawn to this veritable treasure trove of bird life, which is home to over 400 species of birds among others the Pel’s Fishing Owl, which is often heard but rarely seen.
The Delta’s wetland wilderness of looping channels. Islands forested with palms and wide grassy floodplains are host to a magnificent array of wild animals and birds. Great numbers of hippos and crocodiles can be found in the maze of waterways.
An excursion on a tender boat is one of the best ways to navigate this paradise of crystal clear water, verdant vegetation, abundant bird and game under a clear African sky. This is included in the daily rate.
Hippos and crocodiles are regularly seen on the river itself, while sightings of other game is more common on the mokoro trips which take one deep into the swamp.
The boats is stationed at Shakawe from where it can travel upstream to Sepupa or downstream towards Chief's Island. The airstrip at Seronga is suitable for a “fly in” trip. Or travellers by road can be ferried from Sepupa to Seronga.
Use of boat and Fully catered:
MIN # Apr 06 - 31 May 07 / 1 Apr 07 - 31 May 08
8 123 USD 128 USD
6 154 USD 160 USD
4 214 USD 225 USD
2 399 USD 420 USD
Includes :
Full breakfast, light lunch, snacks at sundown and three course supper. Ngwesi Riverboat, Tender boat, fuel, oil, ice, soft drinks, staff tips, use of fishing tackle, fishing lessons, guided birding trips.