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Pumba Game Reserve in South Africa’s Eastern Cape is part of the African Pride Group, an exclusive collection of deluxe hotels, lodges and country houses.

Pumba Private Game Reserve offers a luxury game lodge experience at one of two intimate camps, each with a pool framed by timber decks and outdoor showers.

Pumba Water Lodge offers unrivalled views over Lake Cariega from stone walled, thatched chalets with private wooden decks.

Msenge Bush Lodge, perched above a watering hole and overlooking the flood plain of the Cariega River, is a little bit more intimate and exclusive with a different outlook.

Eleven luxury glass-enclosed, thatched chalets flow naturally into the African Bushveld, with a real ‘close-to nature’ feel to them.

Puma Private Reserve protects over 6,500 hectares of grassland, fynbos and forest and is home to the Big 5, in a malaria free park.

What’s so Special?

The lodges offer a very high standard of accommodation and we love the private splash pools, which offer views over the bush, without compromising on privacy. The outdoor showers add to the sense of being close to nature.

This is a very game-rich area and the white lions are a real highlight.

Bear in mind

Pumba Private Game Reserve is malaria-free making this a very good alternative to the Kruger National Park for a family safari holiday in South Africa.

Water Lodge

Water Lodge, set amongst dense bushveld overlooking Lake Cariega, offers 12 stone walled, thatched chalets leading off into meandering timber footpaths.

All Chalets open onto private game viewing decks boasting plunge pools and outdoor showers.

Indulgent bathrooms offer free-standing tubs and double basins, and each room is fitted with an earthenware fireplace.

Impala Chalet:

All 8 standard Impala Chalets are spacious at 144 sq. m with large comfortable King-size beds that convert to twin and invite guests to relax and enjoy the fantastic views overlooking Lake Cariega.

The rooms are luxurious yet understated with every attention to detail and quality the key to the décor.

Each room has stunning framed pictures of wildlife giving each chalet a touch of individuality.

The en-suite dreamy bathrooms boast free standing deep baths, separate showers and heated towel rails.

Each room has a game viewing deck, plunge pool and outdoor shower where guests can relax in ultimate privacy.

All rooms are equipped with a minibar fridge as well as tea and coffee making facilities. Earthenware fireplaces add warmth to the rooms on chilly nights.

Gemsbok Chalet:

These superior chalets are spacious and individually decorated and include a lounge area recessed from the bedroom with generous built-in daybed ideal for curling up with a good book whilst listening to the calls of Africa.

Kudu Suite:

This stylish 2-bedroom chalet has a lounge area separating the 2-bedrooms.

Generous proportions with every attention to detail, crisp white embroidered linen and a comfortable king-sized bed make the main room a heavenly retreat.

The second bedroom has its own private bathroom and shower area. A wraparound deck with private plunge pool and steam room below complete this picture of ultimate luxury.

In-room amenities include:

Mini-bar and hospitality trays
Air-conditioning and heating
Fireplace
Ceiling fan
Mosquito net
Electronic Safe
Direct-dial telephone

Dining

Unrivalled cuisine or a traditional African braai in a bush boma under the starlit sky provides a sumptuous close to each day.

Soul Spa

Discover true serenity in Pumba’s calming Soul Spa, committed to the rejuvenation and soothing of body, mind and spirit.

Inspirations for the scents and remedies used are taken from fynbos, the desert and the ocean.

Expert therapists are qualified to pamper you with a host of therapies, including various massages, full body wraps, hot stone therapy, manicures, pedicures, facials and hydrotherapy.

Gym

For the fitness conscious Msenge Bush Lodge has a well-equipped fitness centre. The gym is fully enclosed by glass, is air-conditioned and extends out beneath a cathedral of trees.

The steam room, spa and plunge pool offer the perfect end to a workout.

Features:

Helipad
Airstrip
Bird hide
Bush Boma
Curio and gift Shop
Gym

Big 5 Safari Drives

A Safari drive conducted by one of Pumba’s expert guides in the luxury of an open Land Rovers takes place every morning and evening.

The White Lion pride is a real highlight, but equally there are abundant leopards, buffaloes, elephants, tawny lion and rhinoceroses roaming the plains, along with countless smaller species.

Night Safari Drives

Night safari drives offer the chance to see an entirely different array of animals as they come out of their hiding places to hunt and forage in the cool darkness.

These include the otherwise elusive aardvark, hyena and aardwolf. Lions also revel in the cool evening air, making impressive kills, which you may be lucky enough to witness.

The spotlights on the safari vehicles are unobtrusive, but will allow you to be a part of the after-dark action.

Birding Safari’s

With the wide variety of avian species gracing the Eastern Cape skies, you are assured of a very satisfying birding safari.

Pre-arranged bird outings are conducted using modern birding technology, which will enable you to learn about bird species, habitats and behaviours.

Qualified birding guides conduct these safaris through the exquisite Afromontane Forest, along the riverbanks and valleys of Brookhuizenspoort, and from the magnificent vantage point of Pumba's bird hide.

2021 - 22 Price Guide:

2 nights from £599 pp

Includes:

2 nights accommodation
Full Board
Game activities

This is a guide price only, based on travel in low season.

Prices will vary according to availability of airfares on the dates of travel and seasonal hotel and airfare surcharges.

Please ask us for any current special offers.

Jasmine Bonus:

Full Board included

Contact Us:

All of our South Africa Holidays are completely tailor made and we can put together any kind of itinerary to suit your interests and budget.

Call us now to speak to a South Africa holiday expert about your South Africa holiday or honeymoon to South Africa.

Call us now on 0333 7000 747

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We're open from 9 until 9 daily and our 0333 number is a local rate number included in most call packages.