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 Welcome to Shayamanzi
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 Lake).
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!
Experience the first Houseboats in South Africa - the only one of their kind. Shayamanzi is all about taking time out to appreciate Africa's special wonders.
The whining reel breaks the silence as your fishing rod bends to the limit. Then the spectacular colours of a tail walking 'tiger' light up the water surface, and experience that neither the novice nor avid angler will forget.
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
The cruise begins in the Northern area of the Lake where the Pongola River, which is the only water source feeding the Lake, enters. While the extreme Northern tip creeps into Swaziland and the rest of the Northern area and the
 entire Western and Southern banks are bordered by the Pongola Nature Reserve and the Pongola Game Reserve. The game reserves 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 siting of leopard which roam the slopes of the Lebombo mountains.The muddy plains and reed banks provide excellent breeding grounds for the waterbirds which can be seen in thousands - Whistling Duck, Yellowbilled Storks, Spurwing and Egyptian Geese, Commorants, various Herons, Kingfishers, and several Fish Eagles.
Along the entire Western bank is the magnificent Lebombo Mountain range. One of the evening anchorages is a night in the Gorge. Here the Mountains rise either side of you, covered in indigenous cycads and ferns and where the glo-flies make a spectacular show along the shor
About the boats
Boat Iayout
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
Your Crew
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.
Shayamanzi I: 4 crew
Shayamanzi II: 6 crew
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