Ichobezi Luxury Safari Boat Namibia

Ichobezi Luxury Safari Boat
Ichingo Chobe River Lodge

Ichobezi is a newly built, state of the art luxury cruiser operating on both the Chobe and Zambesi Rivers. At 18 metres long and decorated in tasteful African style, this unique boat offers the guest comfort, space and excellent service. The vessel has four large twin en-suite cabins so caters for groups of up to eight passengers. Each spacious guest bedroom has two full size beds, a large sliding window opening onto the water , protective fly screens to keep out insects, excellent 24 hour lighting , cupboards etc. The bathrooms are beautifully fitted out with shower, toilet and hand basin.
The rear of the accommodation deck provides the area for easy embarking and disembarking onto the smaller tender boats which are used for fishing and excursions. Access to the entertainment deck is provided via two staircases from the accommodation deck.

The elevated entertainment deck provides the guest with an open dining area, a well appointed lounge area , and a bar area. Breakfasts, lunches and dinners are served in a relaxed atmosphere on this level. There is a full size kitchen with a quality chef producing excellent meals. The whole area can be closed off in the event of bad weather. At the front of the entertainment deck guests can enjoy elevated views of the surrounds while bathing at the plunge pool or sitting on deck chairs overlooking the
river banks. This area is also equipped with a CD player and tape deck for audio requirements.
Guests are accompanied by a crew of up to five who will navigate the river, guide, cook and clean and generally provide a first class service during the cruise. Two 12 foot tender boats with 40hp engines accompany The Ichobezi on its travels. The Ichobezi is operated in conjunction with Ichingo Chobe River Lodge a luxury tented Lodge located on Impalila Island offering seven large twin
Meru tents , all with thatched bathrooms en-suite, with a first class range of boats with excellent Guides. It is the premier Lodge in the area and offers a wonderful African experience.

GEOGRAPHY OF THE REGION: The confluence of the Chobe and Zambesi Rivers form a point where four countries meet ,[ Namibia, Zimbabwe, Botswana and Zambia ] , a unique international experience. The nearest town is Kasane in Northern Botswana and a mere 80km downstream is the mighty Victoria Falls which can be reached by road in 90 minutes.
The narrow area between the Chobe and Zambesi Rivers is known as the Caprivi Strip and includes Impalila Island . The Ichobezi operates out of Impalila Island in conjunction with Ichingo Chobe River Lodge.

The Ichobezi is able to cruise along both the Chobe as well as the Zambesi Rivers. The graceful Chobe River divides Namibia and Botswana and is characterised by abundant wildlife both within the river itself and on its' banks. On the Botswana side of the Chobe River is the famous Chobe National Park, teeming with game that come down to drink from the waters below. In this area guests can expect to see elephant, hippopotami, crocodile, buffalo, giraffe and numerous antelope. The Ichobezi is able to moor overnight in the best game viewing areas allowing visitors unique evening and early morning viewing.
The Kasai Channel links the Chobe and Zambesi Rivers and offers visitors magnificent wetland scenery with excellent birding and some fine fishing..
The northern section of the Kasai Channel opens out into the mighty Zambesi River, which divides Zambia to the north from Namibia to the South. The territory here is characterised by faster flowing water and grassy vegetation along the banks. Magnificent panoramic views from The waters here are world famous for Tiger and Bream fishing. The Ichobezi is capable of cruising 120km up the Zambesi River and is able to reach Katima Mulilo in Namibia for guest arrivals or transfers.
Daytime temperatures in the region range between 28-35 degrees Celsius in summer and 18-28 degrees Celsius in winter. Evening temperatures vary and can be cool in winter .Rainfall is mainly between February and April. Please note that Malaria does occur in the area and that preventative medication is advised.

Ichobezi Luxury Safari Boat Namibia

ACTIVITIES: Both The Ichobezi and the Ichingo Chobe River Lodge offer, together or individually, a variety of activities as follows:

GAME VIEWING by boat into the Chobe National Park where huge herds of elephants come down to drink together with an extensive array of other game such as buffalo, giraffe, kudu, waterbuck, puku, lechwe, impala and baboons. The evening boat trip provides the guest with the unforgettable experience of witnessing a true African sunset, while being surrounded by herds of elephant and sipping on a cold sundowner.
FISHING for Tigerfish and Bream in both the Chobe and Zambesi Rivers. Our excellent guides are internationally known for their success in landing Tigerfish, especially when fly-fishing. For the novice fisherman, landing a Tiger is an accomplishment to aspire to and will undoubtedly provide memorable stories for years to come. High quality tackle is available for guest use. The Ichobezi has fishing access to over 30 km of Chobe River, over 120 km of Zambesi River and many kilometers of waterways in the Kasai wetlands. Each of these areas offers a different fishing experience.
BIRD WATCHING is a year round pleasure with over 400 recorded species and a combination of waterbirds and good dry land birds on the island. It is an excellent place to see all the summer migrants from September through to March. There is a wide variety of habitats covered by the vessels and all guides are competent birders.
MEKORO EXCURSIONS - (dugout canoe ) into the small islands which exist in the Chobe River and form part of the rapid system. The experienced polers are also knowledgeable in all the various bird species to be found during the trip. This is subject to river conditions.
GUIDED WALKS on the Island and on the Namibian mainland are very interesting as there is a varied ecology and the villages offer an insight into traditional African life. From the top of an ancient Baobab tree on Impalila Island one can view the meeting place of the four countries.

Leisure activities aboard The Ichobezi include lounging on the sun deck, wallowing in the plunge pool or sipping on cold refreshments at the upper deck bar.

ARRIVALS, DEPARTURES AND TRANSFERS: Guests for both Ichingo Chobe River Lodge and The Ichobezi are collected by boat from the Kasane immigration office and harbour in Botswana for the short trip across the river. Kasane is readily accessible by road from both South Africa and Namibia and in addition there are now frequent flights from Johannesburg to Kasane. We are able to arrange for transfers from Victoria Falls or Livingstone or Katima Mulilo or Kasane airport to KASANE HARBOUR where we collect all our
guests.
Private charters also regularly fly directly onto Impalila Island, where there is an excellent 1400 metre all weather gravel airstrip. The
co-ordinates of the airstrip on Impalila Island are S17° 46' 48'' E025° 11' 23''. The reference is FBKE (Kasane 031 3.6nm). Customs and immigration are cleared on the island.

Ichobezi Luxury Safari Boat Namibia

RATES 2008 VALID TILL 31.12.2008
FULL BOARD: BREAKFAST / LUNCH / DINNER / BED HOUSE WINE, BEER AND SOFT DRINKS
PER PERSON PER NIGHT SHARING N$ 2359.00
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: N$ 889.00 per person per night
CHILD UNDER 12 YEARS OLD SHARING: HALF PRICE
SERVICES AND ACTIVITIES INCLUDED

Notes: Well in advance bookings are strongly recommended. Rates are subject to change without prior notice should tax be increased or Government levies introduced. Rates include Value Added Tax.

Reservations & information:

Elena Travel Services & Car Hire CC
P.O. Box 3127 Windhoek, Namibia
Fax: +264 61 244558
E-mail: info@namibweb.com

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