Facilities
A generator provides 220Volts of electrical power to operate the fridge and 4freezers when the boat is out on the river. The generator will only be run for a couple of hours when clients are out fishing in the day.
A 12 Volt C. Tech Battery system runs the lighting and plugs on the boat.
Hot water is provided by use of a gas geyser.
The large kitchen consists of a 5 plate gas stove, fridge and freezer and large working area. Hot and cold water.
Adjoined to the kitchen is an open plan lounge area suitable to have meals if the weather is a bit cold.
Upstairs there is a spacious deck which is ¾ covered with a shade port.
Plunge pool
We do provide water free on the boat but this is from the lake and is treated . It is fine to drink but has a different taste. We can purchase bottled water on request here in Binga. It is about $10 for a pack of 24, 500ml bottles. Ice is provided free of charge. We provide drinking ice and large blocks to keep your drinks cold.
The tender boat – Little Ponty 1 and Little Ponty 2 are twin hulled raft powered by a 40HP and 30HP Mariner outboard motor, towed by the Houseboat. They seat 5 to 6 people and allow clients to go fishing and game viewing in shallower waters. Only the licensed staff are allowed to drive the tender boats. The Little Ponty does have a sun roof which can be lifted on those hot days or dropped down.
The crew consists of a Captain, Chef and Deckhand who have their own quarters and ablution facilities. Please advise them of your daily routine and meal times. They will attend to all your needs. On arrival to The Ponty Houseboat the staff will be willing to show you all the switches etc and how everything works. Please ask for advice. Please ensure that the crew do get a rest period during the day and are not kept up too late at night. There is no laundry service on the boat but the crew will assist should it be necessary.
Ponty can cater to your catering needs, and your trips can either be Self catered or catered. The chef will prepare fish snacks or a full fish meal with the catch of the day. Please ask, the chef will cook whatever your heart desires. He can bake bread and rolls. Remember to bring plain flour, yeast and oil.
The Ponty crew and owners of the boat will meet and greet clients on arrival. The crew will transfer all luggage, food and drinks etc onto the Ponty. Free, shady, safe parking for clients vehicles at the owners home.
The Ponty can organise ice at a cost of $5 per bag. Worms at $5 a box. Fishing rods, bait, tackle and all your drinks can be ordered on request to the Ponty owners.
