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Pumba Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property
All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

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Exterior
Front of property - evening/night
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; alfresco dining
Couples treatment rooms, sauna, hot tub, steam room, hydrotherapy
Water view
Pumba Private Game Reserve offers a luxury lodge experience in a provincial park. Guests enjoy English breakfast on the terrace and hydrotherapy treatments at Soul Spa. Activities include hiking, biking, skydiving, and archery for outdoor enthusiasts.

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • All inclusive
  • Pool
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Breakfast included
  • Gym

Room options

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Msenge Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Impala Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 56 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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Msenge Family Chalet | Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Msenge Family Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Msenge Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Impala Chalet

Free minibar items, in-room safe, desk, bed sheets

Impala Chalet

Highlights

Balcony or patio
Fireplace
Private plunge pool
Air conditioning
Minibar (some free items)
Separate bathtub and shower
Private bathroom
Minibar
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
Highlands, Makana Municipality, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6065

What's nearby

  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 28 min drive - 14.6 miles
  • St Andrew's College - 29 min drive - 15.7 miles
  • Rhodes University - 29 min drive - 15.5 miles
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 30 min drive - 16.1 miles

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 79 min drive

About this property

Pumba Private Game Reserve

Luxury boutique lodge in a provincial park
Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace, and a library at Pumba Private Game Reserve. Treat yourself to a manicure/pedicure, a massage, or a facial at Soul Spa, the onsite spa. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Enjoy the gym, as well as activities like hiking/biking, archery, and skydiving. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with laundry facilities and a fireplace in the lobby.
Other perks at this lodge include:
  • Swimming pool along with sun loungers
  • Free self parking
  • An outdoor pool, babysitting (surcharge), and a banquet hall
  • A front-desk safe, 1 meeting room, and a gift shop
Room features
All guestrooms at Pumba Private Game Reserve offer thoughtful touches such as private plunge pools and fireplaces, in addition to amenities like air conditioning and minibars (stocked with some free items).
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with separate tubs/showers
  • Balconies or patios, wardrobes/closets, and coffee/tea makers

All inclusive details

This lodge is all-inclusive. Onsite food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes

Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

À la carte meals and snacks included

Entertainment

Onsite entertainment and activities

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Archery
  • Full-service spa
  • Gym
  • Hiking/biking trails
  • Library
  • Outdoor pool
  • Skydiving

Family friendly

  • Babysitting (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool
  • Private plunge pool

Conveniences

  • Gift shop/newsstand
  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Turndown service
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Business center
  • Computer station
  • Conference center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • In a provincial park
  • Pool loungers
  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body wraps
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Hot tub
  • Hydrotherapy
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Sauna
  • Spa treatment rooms
  • Steam room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator (single-level property)

More

  • 1 floor
  • Banquet hall
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Fireplace in lobby

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Slippers
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Private plunge pool

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Free minibar (limited items)
  • Room service

More

  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Electrical adapters
  • Fireplace
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM

National rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

Property is also known as

Pumba
Pumba Private GameReserve
Pumba Private GameReserve
Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge Grahamstown
Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge
Pumba Private Game Reserve Grahamstown
Pumba Private Game Reserve
Pumba Private Game Reserve Hotel Port Elizabeth
Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge
Pumba Private Game Reserve Makhanda
Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge Makhanda

Frequently asked questions

Does Pumba Private Game Reserve have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–6:00 PM.

Is Pumba Private Game Reserve pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Pumba Private Game Reserve?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Pumba Private Game Reserve?

Check-in start time: 1:30 PM; Check-in end time: 5:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Pumba Private Game Reserve?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Are there all-inclusive benefits at Pumba Private Game Reserve?

Yes, the property is all-inclusive.

Where is Pumba Private Game Reserve located?

Situated in a provincial park, this all-inclusive lodge is 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve and within 16 mi (25 km) of Lalibela Game Reserve and 1820 Settlers National Monument. Settlers Garden 1820 and Rhodes University are also within 16 mi (25 km).

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