Pumba Private Game Reserve


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Pumba Bush Lodge is situated on the 6,500 Pumba Private Game Reserve, only 105 km from Port Elizabeth. The reserve is malaria-free, and offers Big 5 game viewing, including free roaming white lion, wild dogs, hyena and cheetah.

Overlooking a small watering hole on a flood plain, the lodge offers stunning mountain views. There is also a Wellness Centre, which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing treatment in luxurious and peaceful surroundings. The Centre includes a steam room, hydro therapy bath, private pool, and a mini gym.

Game drives take place on the reserve in open Land Rovers, in search of Africa's wildlife.

In between drives, guests can relax on the main game viewing deck, or in the guest lounge in front of the fireplace, on the pool deck around the pool, or in the library. There is also an Internet office and a Bush Bar.

Exquisite cuisine can be enjoyed in the restaurant or on the open deck overlooking the watering hole, or around the fire in the outside boma.

The lodge offers 11 thatched, glass enclosed chalets, each in it's own private bush setting - giving the ultimate feeling and experience of an African bush safari.

Each chalet is air-conditioned, and has a spacious en-suite bathroom, with a separate bath and shower. Outside your chalet is your own private game viewing deck and plunge pool, plus an outdoor shower.

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Our standard rates for a Chalet with Plunge Pool
DatesPriceBasisTypeNights
21 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 GBP 488 USD 619 ZAR 11,095 EUR 585 per person sharingContracted Rate1+ nights
11 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 GBP 351 USD 446 ZAR 7,989 EUR 421 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
11 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 GBP 319 USD 405 ZAR 7,262 EUR 383 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
11 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 GBP 399 USD 507 ZAR 9,079 EUR 479 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 GBP 247 USD 313 ZAR 5,610 EUR 296 per person sharingContracted 10% Discounted Offer2 nights
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 GBP 219 USD 278 ZAR 4,987 EUR 263 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 GBP 205 USD 261 ZAR 4,675 EUR 247 per person sharingContracted 25% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 GBP 274 USD 348 ZAR 6,234 EUR 329 per person sharingContracted Rate1 night
1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 GBP 241 USD 306 ZAR 5,486 EUR 289 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 GBP 219 USD 278 ZAR 4,987 EUR 263 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 GBP 274 USD 348 ZAR 6,234 EUR 329 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
1 October 2025 to 20 December 2025 GBP 386 USD 491 ZAR 8,789 EUR 464 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 October 2025 to 20 December 2025 GBP 351 USD 446 ZAR 7,990 EUR 421 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 October 2025 to 20 December 2025 GBP 439 USD 558 ZAR 9,987 EUR 527 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
21 December 2025 to 10 January 2026 GBP 498 USD 633 ZAR 11,332 EUR 598 per person sharingContracted Rate1+ nights
11 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 GBP 386 USD 491 ZAR 8,789 EUR 464 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
11 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 GBP 351 USD 446 ZAR 7,990 EUR 421 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
11 January 2026 to 30 April 2026 GBP 439 USD 558 ZAR 9,987 EUR 527 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 GBP 261 USD 332 ZAR 5,945 EUR 314 per person sharingContracted 10% Discounted Offer2 nights
1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 GBP 232 USD 295 ZAR 5,284 EUR 279 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 GBP 218 USD 277 ZAR 4,954 EUR 261 per person sharingContracted 25% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 May 2026 to 31 July 2026 GBP 290 USD 369 ZAR 6,604 EUR 348 per person sharingContracted Rate1 night
1 August 2026 to 30 September 2026 GBP 255 USD 324 ZAR 5,812 EUR 307 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 August 2026 to 30 September 2026 GBP 232 USD 295 ZAR 5,284 EUR 279 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 August 2026 to 30 September 2026 GBP 290 USD 369 ZAR 6,604 EUR 348 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights

Prices are on a per person sharing basis (pps).

Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.

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Rates Include

All meals; local branded beers, ciders, soft drinks and house wines; the Pumba Foundation Levy; and morning/afternoon shared guided game drives are included.


Children Policy

Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request. Children under 8 are not allowed on game drives, but kiddies game drives for children under the age of 8 years may be arranged with the lodge subject to availability of land rovers and rangers. Children under 16 are not allowed on bush walks. Babysitting services are available.


Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Bush Walks are available at an additional charge and can only be confirmed by the lodge on the day of arrival.

Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on bush walks in the reserve.

Regardless of age, the final decision on whether a guest can join a bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.



Guest Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 based on 7 ratings




Start TestimonialThen on to the Pumba Lodge, this was a wonderful treat to end the holiday. The room was amazing!! 5* luxury and the most wonderful enthusiastic ranger.End Testimonial

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Pumba Bush Lodge Location.

Directions For Drivers

From Port Elizabeth: Follow the N2 towards Grahamstown. After approximately 105 km, take the Alicedale turn-off on the left and follow the Pumba Private Game Reserve signs.

From Grahamstown: Follow the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. After approximately 20 km, take the Alicedale turn-off on the right and follow the Pumba Private Game Reserve signs.

Alternative Route if N2 is still damaged by recent Flooding: Take the N2 highway in the direction of Grahamstown. The N2 on-ramp at Nanaga (approximately 50km outside PE) will be blocked off by a Police check-point, as the next section of the road is liable to flood damage. It is here where you need to advise them that you will be turning off at Kitchaka in order for them to let you through. At the 7 Fountains turnoff, turn left to Assegai and Kitchaka Lodge. Pass the Kichaka Lodge Main Gate on the left. Take the first right after the Kitchaka Main Gate. Follow the road to the T-junction where you will turn right. You are now on the Alicedale Road. Follow the signage to Pumba Private Game Reserve Main Gate.

Please note that you drive through the reserve to get to the lodge - do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstanance.



General Information For Guests

All chalets have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bath, separate W/C, twin vanities and heated towel rails. Other amenities include a hair dryer, direct dial telephone, mosquito net, electronic safe, private plunge pool, outdoor showers, a fire place and a private game viewing deck.

The lodge offers a restaurant, boma, bush bar and a game viewing deck to watch animals interacting on the plains below the lodge. There is also a bird hide, bush bar, guest lounge with a fireplace, reading room with a satellite television, internet office with 2 computers and free wireless internet.

There is a Soul Spa, fully equipped gym, pool deck and a curio shop.

Laundry and babysitting services are available.

Room service is also available.

Credit cards are accepted.

A contribution towards the Pumba Foundation Levy is included within your rate, which goes towards conservation initiatives and projects identified by the local communities.


Bush Walks / Walking Safaris

Bush Walks are available at an additional charge and can only be confirmed by the lodge on the day of arrival.

Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on bush walks in the reserve.

Regardless of age, the final decision on whether a guest can join a bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.


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