Shayamanzi House Boat, Pongola River, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Shayamanzi House Boat cruises on the Pongola River.

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For those who have always liked the idea of an intimate cruising getaway, Shayamanzi, a KwaZulu-Natal houseboat on Lake Jozini, would be ideal.

Shayamanzi Houseboat operates in the waters of Lake Jozini
Pongola Nature Reserve provides excellent game viewing

  • Oak panelled en-suite cabins with large windows
  • Romantic KwaZulu-Natal houseboat cruises
  • Complete wedding service and unique venue
  • Stunning game viewing on the shores of Lake Jozini


  • Imagine a romantic oak panelled cabin aboard a state of the art KwaZulu-Natal houseboat, cruising pristine Lake Jozini, game viewing and sipping cocktails in the Jacuzzi. Shayamanzi Houseboats offer this and so much more!

    In a class of their own, the Shayamanzi Houseboats together can sleep a maximum of 40 people. The facilities are excellent and the cabins are well appointed, with hot pressurised showers and plug points. The large picture windows and sliding doors give a fantastic view of the surroundings.

    Aboard Shayamanzi I or II, cruising in style at 5 knots, guests can look forward to a different anchorage each evening. The cruise begins in the north at the entrance of the Pongola River and moves round to the west where the Pongola Game Reserve and Nature Reserve reach down to the banks of the lake  perfect for viewing game at close range.

    Herds of Black and White Rhino, Buffalo, Elephant, Wildebeest, Giraffe and Zebra can be seen from Shayamanzi's decks. Lots of Antelope species can be viewed as well as Black Backed Jackal, Hyena, Cheetah and Wild Dog.just a taste of the prolific game.

    The world-class crew aboard Shayamanzi see to everything and ensure that guests get the very best experiences in fishing, game viewing and bird watching  an incredible 350 bird species! Delicious meals and a safe journey of discovery await guests looking for a unique experience.


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    Shayamanzi Houseboat operates in the waters of Lake Jozini
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    Pongola Nature Reserve provides excellent game viewing
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    Provisional Reservation System
    Please note that all steps marked with a * must be completed for your provisional reservation to be processed!
    Staying at   Shayamanzi House Boat
    Step 1* Choose Accommodation Type.
    Entire houseboat (1-12 passengers) - Max People: 12
    Step 2* Please indicate the number of adults and the number of children below.
      adults children under 12
    Step 3* Choose accommodation start date and the number of nights you intend staying for below.
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