Pumba Private Game Reserve
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Rooms and Guests
1 room, 2 adults, 0 children
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Pumba Private Game Reserve
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Highlands, Grahamstown, Eastern Cape 6140, South Africa
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When you stay at Pumba Private Game Reserve in Makhanda, you'll be in a provincial park and steps from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. This luxury lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from 1820 Settlers National Monument.Show More
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4.8/5Amazing·Cleanliness: 4.9
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Amenities
Outdoor Swimming PoolSpaMassage RoomFitness RoomPublic ParkingFreeAirport Pick-up ServiceAirport Shuttle ServiceBarRestaurantMeeting Room
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Surroundings
Landmarks: Pumba Private Game Reserve
(1.9 km)
Landmarks: Two River Trail
(3.6 km)
Landmarks: Temba Private Game Reserve
(7.3 km)
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Services & Amenities
7
Family Chalet-Msenge
1 King bed and 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Towel
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14
Chalet-Msenge
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Towel
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13
Chalet-Impala
1 King bed or 2 Single bed
Non-smoking
Air Conditioning
Private bathroom
Minibar
Lake View
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Guest Reviews(47)
4.8/5
Amazing
Verified Reviews- Cleanliness4.9
- Amenities4.9
- Location4.8
- Service4.9
Guest User
June 14, 2024
The environment is clean and the waiters are sincere. I suggest you choose this lodge if you want to see wild animals.
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Guest User
February 15, 2023
Simply great cinema! Super, dreamlike lodge to enjoy. Food, service and care fantastic. Gladly again.
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Guest User
June 26, 2024
An amazing experience. Everyone should do a safari at least once in their lives and they should chose Pumba in my opinion. Everything was perfect during our stay, the food, the service, the cleanliness of our rooms and the turndown service at night, no stone was left unturned. I honestly don't know how to put into words how special the game drives were. There is such a difference in seeing these animals free to roam and explore than viewing them in a Zoo. The staff at pumba are so respectful of the animals and you can tell the care they have for them. Our guide for the few days was Cleo, an absolute gentleman and extremely knowledgeable about every animal we encountered. His demeanor instantly puts you at ease and he made our trip all the more memorable with his anecdotes and pleasant commentary. We also learned lots of interesting things from Cleo and he was not afraid to test us to see how our knowledge was progressing! We really appreciate it and every moment out on a game drive was something to cherish forever. Also a special shout out to Mzee in the bar for keeping the good vibes flowing. We always knew we would be looked after when we received a warm welcome with a big smile from him. Thank you to all the staff in Pumba for making our honeymoon one we will never forget.
bwebb84
May 28, 2024
Fantastic experience, knowledgeable staff and great to see the animals. First safari experience and loved it. A little rustic but a great place with ability to see lots of animals, getting a respectful distance for great photos and to feel close to nature. Sadly no leopard sighting but saw the other main animals. Only criticism would be the food- this was a common theme throughout the Garden route and not unique to Pumba- it’s as though they are trying to replicate fine dining from the UK 20 years ago. Just go simple and do it well. Would happily recommend Pumba.
Guest User
May 30, 2024
It was the best part of our honeymoon. The room was incredible, the staff were lovely and the rangers were so kind and knowledgeable. 10/10 would recommend.
Guest User
May 30, 2024
First time to South Africa for a Birthday and Anniversary Pumba game reserve was the main event excellent service from the staff and the game drives were great with plenty of Animals
Guest User
June 2, 2024
Was a trip of a lifetime time lodge was excellent and we had a fantastic ranger we went at the beginning of may and weather was still warm
Guest User
May 31, 2024
Pumba Private Game Reserve was everything we could want and more. Firstly the lodge itself is stunning. We stayed at the water lodge and woke to up the the view of hippos sunbathing almost everyday. The safari's were everything we could have asked for and more. Cleo, our guide was so knowledgable and went out of his way to make all 6 of our trips memorable. I will never forget the 1st one - where we were in the middle of the reserve watching elephants in their environment whilst enjoying some wine as the sun set. It truly was a pinch me moment. Cleo more or less drove to every corner to find animals and we didn't leave disappointed. He made us feel safe at all times. Our room itself was fantastic. It was deeply cleaned everyday and the highlight for us was the little water bottles we got in our bed each night. They thought of all the amenities, and our complimentary toiletries even included sunscreen and insect repellant. The food was fantastic and the chef really went above and beyond to cater for all of our needs. Mzie has to be the smiliest host we have ever met. He was so accommodating and even arranged a cake for my husband on our last day for his birthday. A truly once in a lifetime opportunity - we met some incredible people at this lodge. The attentiveness of the staff was for sure the cherry on top.
Guest User
May 26, 2024
Our safari holiday at Pumba Reserve was beyond our expectations. The place is exceptional from the friendliness of the staff to the food, accommodation & games drives - everything is just top quality. A truly memorable experience
Property Policies
Check-in and Check-out Times
Check-in: 13:30–14:30
Check-out: 10:30–11:00
Front desk hours: [Mon-Sun]06:00–17:00
Child Policies
Children aged 6 and above are welcome at this hotel.
Additional fees may be charged for children using existing beds. Add the number of children to get a more accurate price.
Cots and Extra Beds
Please contact the hotel for details about cot and extra bed policies.
Breakfast
TypeWestern, American, Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian
| Age | Fee |
|---|---|
Adult | Contact hotel |
Additional breakfast fees are not included in the total and need to be paid at the property.
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Property Description
- Number of Rooms: 19
When you stay at Pumba Private Game Reserve in Makhanda, you'll be in a provincial park and steps from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. This luxury lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from 1820 Settlers National Monument.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Conveniences include safes and minibars (stocked with some free items), and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Conveniences include safes and minibars (stocked with some free items), and housekeeping is provided daily.
Services & Amenities
Most popular business facilities
Outdoor Swimming Pool
SpaAdditional charge
Massage Room
Fitness Room
Public ParkingFree
Airport Pick-up ServiceAdditional charge
Airport Shuttle Service
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting RoomAdditional charge
Wi-Fi in Public AreasFree
Outdoor Swimming Pool
Spa
Fitness Room
Bar
Restaurant
Meeting Room
Restaurant
Restaurant
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