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Lightleys: Only Houseboats in National Lake Area

Posted in May 6th, 2006

Press Release - 6 May 2006

Lightleys: Only Houseboats in National Lake Area

Martin Hatchuel

Now here’s a novel way for your guests to experience the Garden Route: self-sail houseboating in the Knysna National Lake Area. And Lightleys Holiday Houseboats is the only company in the country which offers a product like this in a reserve of this kind.

Anyone can sail a Lightleys Holiday Houseboat - because no special license is required. Every charter begins with a half-hour demonstration during which guests learn how to operate their 4- or 6-berth vessels. These boats are fully equipped with bedding, kitchens and kitchen equipment and shower rooms with hot and cold running water and chemical toilets. Ample deck space and a shaded cockpit make for comfortable outdoor living - and swimming is inviting and safe in the warm, clear waters of the Knysna Lagoon.

The Lagoon is managed by South African National Parks and it’s a tranquil and pleasant place for bird watching, barbeques, fishing and lazing the day away. It’s also conveniently central for exploring the Garden Route and Klein Karoo.

Ideal for honeymooners, holidaymakers and families, Lightleys Holiday Houseboats also makes an unusual destination for small, exclusive conferences, team builds and corporate break-aways. And, of course, you get double the value - boat hire and accommodation at the same time.

Lightleys offers excellent STO rates, is packaged with a number of fine Garden Route properties and offers fly-in, sail-away packages (ex Johannesburg) with Kulula.com.

Visit them at Active Garden Route, stand 1033 in the Cape Town & Western Cape Pavilion. www.houseboats.co.za ENDS 255 WORDS