
Pumba Private Game Reserve

Set in the Eastern Cape's beautiful landscape of thornveld, grassland and forest, this vast, malaria-free, private reserve is home to an extraordinary range of wildlife, including the 'big 5'.
The reserve's safari lodge is made up of a series of stone and thatch waterfront cottages set amongst dense bushveld and sitting high in a lovely position overlooking Lake Kariega.
Location of Pumba Private Game Reserve
Situated between Port Elizabeth and Grahamstown, with a backdrop of the beautiful Eastern Cape's landscape.
Facilities at Pumba Private Game Reserve
Offers a restaurant and bar. Leisure facilities include a big five safari experience in 4x4 safari vehicles with experienced rangers. There is a spa at Msenge Lodge.
Accommodation at Pumba Private Game Reserve
2 Lodges are available. Pumba Water Lodge which overlooks Lake Cariega has 12 luxury stone-walled thatched chalets while Msenge Bush Lodge offers 11 thatched glass-enclosed chalets. All chalets are en suite with indoor and outdoor showers and free standing baths, tea/coffee making facilities, safe and mini bar. All chalets also have private decks leading to plunge pools.
Board Basis at Pumba Private Game Reserve
Breakfast, lunch, dinner, all drinks (local beers/spirits/wines) included.
Transfer Time to Pumba Private Game Reserve
Approximately 1 hour 20 minutes from Port Elizabeth airport.
SO MUCH MORE
Free Night: Pay for 2 nights and get 1 night
free or pay for 4 nights and get 2 nights free -
valid for stays started and completed 11 Jan-31 Oct 12.
Honeymooners: Romantic turn down, bottle
of sparkling wine and a his and hers neck,
shoulder and back massage (subject to a
minimum 2 night stay). Valid until 31 Oct 12.
Optional Activities
> Archery
> Bass Fishing
> Star Gazing
> Birding Safaris
> Spa treatments at The Soul Spa situated at Msenge Bush Lodge
![]() Pumba Water Lodge | ![]() Impala Chalet |
![]() View from bathroom - Water Lodge | ![]() Deck with pool |
![]() Msenge Lodge Deck | ![]() Dinner |






