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Pumba Game Reserve
Pumba Private Game Reserve, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, is a 5-star wildlife sanctuary known as one of the top malaria free safari destinations South Africa. Easily accessible with just a 75-minute drive from Port Elizabeth Airport, Pumba is a perfect addition to a Garden Route holiday itinerary. Pumba Game Reserve is best known for their resident White lions as well as an abundance of spectacular wildlife, superb hospitality and luxury accommodation.
Pumba Private Game Reserve is 6 500 hectares in size and is home to the Big-5  as well as hippo, hyena, cheetah, giraffe, a large variety of antelope and more. Lake Cariega runs through Pumba Game reserve and attracts a diverse variety of birds, making the location a birdwatcher’s paradise. Game drives at Pumba take place twice a day, in the early morning and afternoon. Accompanied by passionately expert game rangers you will track and see an abundance of wildlife. Bushwalks allow one to experience the wild up close as you traverse the savannah.
Pumba Game Reserve offers luxurious accommodation at two high standard 5-star lodges on the reserve. Bush Lodge offers stunning mountain views and is located deeper in reserve overlooking a frequently visited waterhole. Water Lodge is positioned along the riverbed with views over Lake Cariega. Accommodation options offer 1 and 2-bedroom luxury suites with private game-viewing decks and plunge pools. At the lodge multiple relaxation areas are thoughtfully designed to look out onto the reserve. Besides luxury accommodation and excellent big-5 game drives, Pumba Game Reserve offers guests exceptional indoor and outdoor dining experiences, communal swimming pools, spa treatment and a wealth of activities.
Game Drives:
- Game drives take place twice a day in the early mornings and afternoons for a duration of 3-4 hours.
- Game drives are led by an experienced guide.
- Night drives and guided bush walk are permitted.
- 10-seater vehicles.
Wildlife:
- Pumba Game Reserve is a Big-5 reserve and is home to the lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo and rhino.
- Rare White Lion as well as Tawny Lion.
- A variety of other wildlife, including cheetah, hippo, hyena, aardwolf, Vervet monkey, eland, hartebeest, giraffe, black wildebeest, gemsbok, a variety of antelope species and more.
- Over 300 species of bird.
- Leopard sighting are rare in any eastern cape game reserve.
Highlights:
- 6 500 hectares in size.
- Two 5 star safari lodges are located around the waterhole and Lake Cariega.
- Two family friendly lodges and offer accommodation in secluded chalets with private viewing decks and plunge pools.
- Lake Cariega and a large waterhole are prominent landmarks in the reserve and attract and array of wildlife and birdlife.
- Exceptional outdoor dining experiences.
- Home to the rare White lion.
- Exciting Big-5 game drives with close up sightings.
Location:
Located in the Eastern Cape, along South Africa’s east coast.
Getting there:
- The closest commercial airport is Port Elizabeth (PLZ).
- Pumba Game Reserve is a 1.15 hour drive from Port Elizabeth.
- Flight time from Cape Town to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Flight time from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth: 1 hour 35 minutes
Special offers:
Summer promotions
- Valid 11 Jan – 30 Apr & 01 Oct – 20 Dec.
- Stay 3 nights and receive 10% off.
- Stay 4 nights and receive 20% off.
Winter promotions
- Valid 01 May – 31 Jul.
- Stay 2 nights and receive 10% off.
- Stay 3 nights and receive 20% off.
- Stay 4 nights and receive 25% off.
Seasons:
- Festive season: 21 December – 10 January
- Peak season: 01 October – 20 December
- High season: 11 January – 30 April
- Low season: 01 May – 30 September
Pumba Water Lodge
Pumba Game Reserve | Eastern Cape
From $ 425 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Pumba Water Lodge overlooks scenic Lake Cariega. It offers 12 stone-walled thatched chalets, includin a 2-bedroom unit, each with private decks and plunge pools overlooking the lake.
Ages 6 years and older
Pumba Bush Lodge
Pumba Game Reserve | Eastern Cape
From $ 425 per person per night
Includes 2 daily game drives, meals, beverages…
Pumba Bush Lodge overlooks a waterhole and open plains. It offers 11 glass-enclosed chalets and a two-bedroom family chalet, all with private decks and plunge pools.
Ages 6 years and older
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