The boat is based 10 kilometres downriver from Shakawe. Self-drive to Shakawe is possible and no 4×4 required. Driving time is approx. 5 hours. Guests may fly to Shakawe. airstrip and we’ll arrange a road transfer to Miss Elly (approx. 20 mins).
The clam shell tents are fitted with Queen Size mattresses with a white cotton sheet, pillows and blankets. Two bunk beds in the hull of the boat sleep the skipper and assistant.
The boat is hired as a unit and children over the age of twelve are welcome provided they are happy
to share a tent
The boat sleeps 4 people sharing the 2 roof top tents with the skipper and assistant sleeping on the lower deck bunks. On request, we can accommodate a maximum of six guests, where the skipper and assistant will occupy a tent on land.
Luggage should be limited to the bare minimum and contained in soft bags, storage space is
available beneath the bunk beds in the hull. There is also storage in easy access “ammo” boxes,
beneath the roof top tents, for smaller clothes and toiletries.
Maximum speed is 40kph.
Wouldn’t it be great! Unfortunately, we practice a catch-and-release where ever possible. Still, that doesn’t stop a great day of angling.
Guests may participate and assist with catering although limited to one person as the galley is small.
Self-catering options on request. Storage space is limited, hence we’re happy to work with you to
plan a menu to assist with storage of food items
October can normally be assessed as the hottest month with temperatures in the 45 degrees Celsius
range. During daylight the boat is normally moving constantly which offers a cooling breeze to the
occupants
The boat is available all year. The rainy season is considered to be from November to April. The boat is equipped with roll down canvas cover to waterproof the boat and the rooftop tents are waterproof and insect proof. The coolest months are from May to September. The annual fishing season runs from 1st March to 31st December. September and October are considered to be the best months to catch tiger and bream. Birding is best when the summer migrants start to arrive around October to breed here, returning to their home county around April.
Viewing from the upper deck allows guests to see above the papyrus and reeds for ease of spotting
game and birds and makes for an excellent photography spot.
All electrical appliances are powered by on- board solar panels and batteries, cell phone and camera
charging points are available in the tents and in the hull. An 800 watt inverter is available for
charging lap tops and other 220 volt appliances.
The boat will accommodate two anglers in the space available however, for serious anglers, an
accompanying tender boat is available, for fishing excursions as an additional option. Please refer to
our itineraries page for further information
On a voluntary basis with whatever amount you feel comfortable.