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White lion cubs playing at Pumba Game Reserve

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Pumba Private Game Reserve

EASTERN CAPE

Overview

Set in the scenic Eastern Cape, Pumba Private Game Reserve offers beautiful scenery, wildlife and accommodation with a traditional African feel. The reserve is also home to some rare white lions.
 

Rooms

Accommodation is in two small lodges. Bush Lodge feels immersed in the African bush while Water Lodge overlooks Lake Cariega. All rooms are stand-alone chalets and feature private timber decks with outside showers and plunge pools.

  • Bush Lodge has 11 spacious, thatched chalets with large bathrooms including one two-bedroom Family Chalet.
  • Water Lodge has 12 thatched chalets, including a Family Chalet.

Facilities

Both lodges have their own restaurant, bar and lounge area and an outdoor pool. A small spa with a plunge pool, steam room and gym is located at Bush Lodge. 

Twice daily game drives in the malaria-free reserve are included and you may wish to indulge in a spot of star gazing, fishing on the lake, archery or a visit to the local community. Additional activities such as nocturnal game drives, bush walks or birding can also be arranged (at local charges).

Pool

Exercise Facilities

Spa

Activities

Malaria free safaris

Nature walks

Fishing

Stargazing

Community visits

Facilities may change. Some activities may be subject to an additional charge.

Our thoughts

Pumba has some great accommodation options, and the malaria-free reserve offers an enjoyable safari experience, especially the opportunity to see the white lions. "
 

Pumba Game Reserve

Pumba Msenge Bush LodgeChalet Bedroom

Bush Lodge Chalet Bedroom

Pumba Game Reserve Bush Lodge Chalet Bathroom

Bush Lodge Chalet Bathroom

Pumba Game Reserve Msenge Chalet Plunge Pool

Bush Lodge Chalet Plunge Pool

Pumba Game Reserve Pool and Deck

Water Lodge Pool and Deck

Water Lodge Main Deck Pumba

Water Lodge Main Deck

Pumba Water Lodge Pool

Water Lodge Pool

Water Lodge exterior and River Pumba Game Reserve

Water Lodge and Lake View

White lion cub Pumba Game Reserve

White Lion Cub at Pumba Game Reserve

Birdlife at Pumba Game Reserve

Birdlife at Pumba Game Reserve

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Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba is around an 1.5 hrs drive northeast of Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth).

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