Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve, with its new Msenge Lodge, covers 6 500 hectares of privately-owned property in the Eastern Cape. Overlooking Lake Kariega, Pumba Private Game Reserve offers stunning views of the wilderness and water from every point.

Only 105km from Port Elizabeth, Pumba Private Game Reserve and Msenge Lodge are in the heart of the Eastern Cape's malaria-free game viewing region. With its 5-star Game Lodge luxury, visitors have every opportunity to enjoy the ultimate essence of Africa's luxury and style.

Pumba Private Game Reserve is home to Africa's Big 5, where visitors have a chance to experience many of Africa's wonders ... from giraffe to the elusive leopard, antelope, other small game and over 300 species of birds. The unique vegetation of the Eastern Cape is favoured by elephants in the dense bushveld environment.

The Lodge is situated on Lake Kariega, offering stunning views over the lake from every cottage.

Pumba Private Game Reserve, in the heart of the Eastern Cape's Malaria-free game viewing region, is only 105 km from Port Elizabeth and just 20 km from Grahamstown. Travel along the N2 in the direction of Grahamstown for 105 km. Take the Alicedale turnof

Pumba Private Game Reserve, in the heart of the Eastern Cape's Malaria-free game viewing region, is only 105 km from Port Elizabeth and just 20 km from Grahamstown.

Airport - Port Elizabeth: 110 km
Station - Port Elizabeth:103 km
Port Elizabeth: 105 km
Grahamstown: 20 km
Alicedale Golf Course (Gary Player design): 30 km

Pumba Water Lodge
The luxurious lodge at Pumba Water Lodge comprises 12 stone-walled, thatched, waterfront cottages comprising:
1 one-bedroom suite
1 two-bedroom suite (kingsize/twin zipper-bed -can be made into either)
2 cottages (4-poster kingsize bed & double sleeper couch)
1 honeymoon cottage (4-poster kingsize bed and bath in bedroom)
1 honeymoon cottage (kingsize bed and bath in bedroom)
6 cottages (kingsize-twin zipper-bed - can be made into either)
Leading off meandering timber footpaths, the cottages open up onto private timber game-viewing decks with outside showers and plunge pools.

Msenge Bush Lodge
The brand new Msenge Bush Lodge at Pumba offers 11 luxurious, glass enclosed thatched chalets, each in its own private bush setting. Each cottage overlooks the small watering hole and flood plain, against a breathtaking backdrop of mountains.

Pumba Water Lodge:
Air-conditioning and heating, Fireplace, Tea/coffee making facilities, Mini-bar fridge, Binoculars, bird and animal books, Telephone, Alarm clock, Mini electronic safe, Separate bath and shower, with heated towel rails and twin vanities, Private game-viewing deck, Outdoor shower and plunge pool, Underfloor heating, Dreamy, free-standing bathtubs, Terry-towel bathrobes

Msenge Bush Lodge:
Mini-bar and hospitality trays, Air-conditioning and heating, Fireplace, Ceiling fan, Mosquito net, Electronic Safe, Direct-dial telephone, Private Game viewing deck with plunge pool and outdoor shower, En-suite bathroom with separate shower and bath, separate W/C, twin vanities and heated towel rails, Private dressing room, with bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
Bedrooms offer twin or king-size beds, with percale cotton linen, seating area and roman blinds for additional privacy

Pumba Water Lodge:
A thatched restaurant, from where meals can be served in a variety of locations - central dining room, main decks or boma. Private candlelit dinners can be arranged on request Cocktail Bush bar, at the lodge and day centre, fully stocked with a range of local and international drinks. All local beers, ciders, soft drinks and house wines are complimentary and guests can browse through our vintage wine cellar
Guest Lounge, with satellite TV, Sheltered outdoor restaurant and lounge, Pool and sun deck, Boma, Game Viewing deck, Waterfront floating pier and sundeck, Curio Shop, Library, Day Safari Centre for day visitors, A conference room.

Msenge Bush Lodge:
Restaurant, Boma, Game viewing deck, to watch animals interacting on the plain below the lodge, Function room seating 60 delegates, Bush Bar, to enjoy a refreshing cocktail whilst game viewing, Guest Lounge, with fireplace in winter/cooler weather, Reading Room with satellite television, Internet office with 2 computers, Wireless Internet Connectivity, Wellness Centre and Mini Gym, Pool Deck, Curio Shop, Wellness Centre.