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Houseboats

Welcome to the Zambezi Drift fleet, where the comfort of a home meets the freedom of the open water. Our handpicked houseboats offer the ultimate way to experience Lake Kariba. Whether you are chasing legendary tiger fish, tracking shoreline wildlife, or relaxing with family under Africa’s finest sunsets, step aboard and let the rhythm of the lake set your pace.

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African Queen African Queen African Queen
Houseboats

African Queen
Verified Listing

Kariba Breezers, Kariba

The African Queen is a two-decked pontoon-style houseboat specifically designed...

20m x 6m - Twin Steel Pontoon
Size
2 x 400 Suzuki outboard motors
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
12 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Cook and Deckhand
Crew
2 tender boats
Tenderboats
Baobab Baobab Baobab
Houseboats

Baobab
Verified Listing

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

This 27.5-meter Monohull Cruiser comfortably accommodates up to 12 passengers,...

90 ft
Size
2 x 4 Cylinder Volvo Penta
Engines
Cruiser
Hull Type
12 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Deckhand
Crew
2 Tenderboats
Tenderboats
Big Daddy Big Daddy Big Daddy
Houseboats

Big Daddy

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

The Big Daddy is a spacious, 85-foot, 3-pod houseboat accommodating...

85 ft
Size
Twin 235 HP Volvo Penta
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
20 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Deckhand
Crew
Two Tender Boats
Tenderboats
Crocodile Crocodile Crocodile
Houseboats

Crocodile
Verified Listing

I&J Harbour, Kariba, Zimbabwe

The Crocodile is a luxury houseboat designed to offer an...

85 ft
Size
Twin Caterpillar
Engines
Cruiser
Hull Type
14 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Deckhand
Crew
2 Tender Boats
Tenderboats
Air Conditioned
Air Conditioned
Bar & Jacuzzi
Bar
En-suite
En-Suite
Game Viewing
Activities
Drifter Drifter Drifter
Houseboats

Drifter
Verified Listing

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

Drifter is a spacious and well-maintained pontoon houseboat, perfect for...

65ft
Size
2x Nissan CK10
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
16 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Two Deckhands
Crew
2x Pontoons
Tenderboats
Golden Mariner Golden Mariner Golden Mariner
Houseboats

Golden Mariner
Verified Listing

Andora Harbour, Kariba

Experience the magic of Lake Kariba aboard the Golden Mariner,...

75 ft
Size
Captain, Cook & Deckhand
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
16 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Cook & Deckhand
Crew
2x Pontoons
Tenderboats
Hakuna Matata Hakuna Matata Hakuna Matata
Houseboats

Hakuna Matata
Verified Listing

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

Experience the ultimate getaway on the Hakuna Matata, a premier...

55ft
Size
2x Cummins
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
12 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & 2 Deckhands
Crew
Pontoon & Speedboat
Tenderboats
Fully Air-Conditoned
Air Conditioned
6 en-suite cabins
En-Suite
Karabezi Karabezi Karabezi
Houseboats

Karabezi

Kariba Safari Lodge, Mica Point, Kariba

The Karabezi’s name is a combination of “Kariba” and Zambezi”....

70 ft
Size
220hp Cummins
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
14 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Deckhand
Crew
2x Pontoons
Tenderboats
Fully air-conditioned
Air Conditioned
Cocktail Bar
Bar
En-suite Bathrooms
En-Suite
Karibeer Karibeer
Houseboats

Karibeer

Hudson Bay, Andora Harbour, Kariba, Zimbabwe

Karibeer is a fantastic 60ft (18.2 m) family houseboat that...

60ft
Size
2x 140HP 4 Stroke Suzuki Outboards
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
13 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Cook & Deckhand
Crew
2 pontoon tenders
Tenderboats
Solar Power
Power
Air-conditioned cabins
Air Conditioned
Bar on top deck
Bar
Lady May Lady May Lady May
Houseboats

Lady May
Verified Listing

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

The Lady May Houseboat is a top of the range...

85ft
Size
Twin Volvo Penta
Engines
Cruiser
Hull Type
16 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Deckhand
Crew
Pontoon & Speedboat
Tenderboats
Air-Conditioned
Air Conditioned
Malachite Malachite Malachite
Houseboats
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Malachite
Verified Listing

Lake Safaris, Andora Harbour, Kariba

Discover the beauty of Lake Kariba aboard Malachite, a spacious...

60 Ft Pontoon
Size
2 x 200 HP Suzuki Outboards
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
16 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Cook , Two Deckhands
Crew
Pontoon and Speedboat
Tenderboats
Air-Conditioned
Air Conditioned
Custom Bar
Bar
En-Suite
En-Suite
Mana Mana Mana
Houseboats
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Mana

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

The Mana Houseboat is a beautiful and highly modern pontoon...

98 ft
Size
2 x 200hp Volvo penta diesel motors.
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
16 Max Pax
Max Pax
1 Captain, 2 Deck hands & Chef
Crew
2x Pontoons
Tenderboats
Approx 8 knots.
Cruising Speed
Mirabel Mirabel Mirabel
Houseboats

Mirabel

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

The Mirabel Houseboat on Lake Kariba offers an unforgettable way...

45ft
Size
Twin Perkins
Engines
Cruiser
Hull Type
10 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Deckhand
Crew
Pontoon & Spedboat
Tenderboats
OB Joyful OB Joyful OB Joyful
Houseboats

OB Joyful

Cutty Sark Harbour, Kariba

OB Joyful is a 70Ft double decked pontoon style houseboat...

70Ft
Size
Twin Cummins
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
12 Max Pax
Max Pax
2 Captains, Chef and Deckhand
Crew
Air Conditioned
Air Conditioned
Top Deck Bar
Bar
En-suite
En-Suite
Fishing & game viewing
Activities
Peregrine Peregrine Peregrine
Houseboats
Featured

Peregrine
Verified Listing

Lake Safaris, Andora Harbour, Kariba

PEREGRINE HOUSEBOAT is moored at Andora Harbour, Kariba and can...

65 Ft Pontoon
Size
2 x Volvo Penta
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
16 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Cook, Two Deckhands
Crew
Pontoon and Speedboat
Tenderboats
Phillippa Phillippa Phillippa
Houseboats

Phillippa

Andora Harbour, Kariba, Zimbabwe

The Phillippa Houseboat is a well-appointed vessel designed to accommodate...

55ft
Size
1x Caterpillar
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
12 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & 2 Deck hands
Crew
2 Tenderboats
Tenderboats
⁠Solar & Inverter system
Power
Aircons in all cabins
Air Conditioned
Reign Reign Reign
Houseboats

Reign

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

The Reign Houseboat accommodates a maximum of 24 passengers across...

108ft
Size
Twin Caterpillar
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
24 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & 3 Deck hands
Crew
2 Tenderboats
Tenderboats
12 Airconditioned Cabins
Air Conditioned
Bar Area
Bar
Sahwira Sahwira Sahwira
Houseboats

Sahwira

Anchorage Marina, Andora Harbour, Kariba, Zimbabwe

The “Sahwira” is a spacious 26-meter twin-float pontoon houseboat designed...

85 ft
Size
2 x 4 cylinder Volvo
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
26 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & 3 Deck Hands
Crew
2 x 6m pontoons
Tenderboats
5 knots
Cruising Speed
Sovereign Sovereign Sovereign
Houseboats

Sovereign

Kariba Safari Lodge, Mica Point, Kariba

The Sovereign is a 10 cabin cruise boat with air...

90 ft
Size
Twin Volvo Penta
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
20 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & 3 Deckhands
Crew
2x Pontoon Tenders
Tenderboats
Fully Air-Conditioned
Air Conditioned
En-Suite Bathrooms
En-Suite
Tambarara Tambarara Tambarara
Houseboats

Tambarara

I&J Harbour, Kariba

The Tambarara Houseboat offers a tranquil and luxurious escape on...

82ft
Size
Twin 350HP Cummings
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
20 Max Pax
Max Pax
2 x pontoon tender boats
Tenderboats
Solar Power and Inverter
Power
Aircon
Air Conditioned
Bar
Bar
En-suite cabins
En-Suite
Fishing, Birding & more
Activities
Tantalika Tantalika Tantalika
Houseboats

Tantalika

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba, Zimbabwe

Tantalika is a 60-foot long houseboat that serves as a...

60 ft
Size
2x 140HP 4 Stroke Suzuki Outboards
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
13 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & Deckhand
Crew
2 Pontoons
Tenderboats
Air-conditioned cabins
Air Conditioned
Bar on top deck
Bar
En-suite
En-Suite
This Is It This Is It This Is It
Houseboats

This Is It

Anchorage Marina, Andora Harbour, Kariba, Zimbabwe

The “This Is It” is an impressive 18.5-meter pontoon houseboat...

61 Ft
Size
2 x Volvo D20 engines
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
12 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & 2 Deck Hands
Crew
2 Tender boats
Tenderboats
Solar & Back-up Generator
Power
Fully equipped Bar
Bar
Umbozha Umbozha Umbozha
Houseboats

Umbozha

Kariba Safari Lodge, Mica Point, Kariba

The Umbozha offers you 9 cabins, each with en-suite shower...

90ft
Size
Twin Caterpillar
Engines
Pontoon
Hull Type
28 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Chef & 3 Deckahnds
Crew
2x Pontoons
Tenderboats
Air-conditioned
Air Conditioned
En-suite
En-Suite
Game viewing
Activities
Viking Viking Viking
Houseboats

Viking
Verified Listing

The Marina (Marineland Harbour), Kariba

Viking Houseboat is the perfect choice for families and small...

55 Ft
Size
Twin Yanmar Diesel Engines
Engines
Cruiser
Hull Type
8 Max Pax
Max Pax
Captain, Cook & Deckhand
Crew
1 Speedboat
Tenderboats
10 Knots
Cruising Speed
Solar & Backup Generator
Power
Air Conditioned
Air Conditioned
2x En Suite Bathrooms
En-Suite