Pumba Private Game Reserve, with its new Msenge Lodge, covers 6 500 hectares of privately-owned property in the Eastern Cape. Overlooking Lake Kariega, Pumba Private Game Reserve offers stunning views of the wilderness and water from every point.

Only 105km from Port Elizabeth, Pumba Private Game Reserve and Msenge Lodge are in the heart of the Eastern Cape's malaria-free game viewing region. With its 5-star Game Lodge luxury, visitors have every opportunity to enjoy the ultimate essence of Africa's luxury and style.

Pumba Water Lodge 

The luxurious lodge at Pumba Water Lodge comprises 12 stone-walled, thatched, waterfront cottages. comprising

• 2 suites - 1 x 1-bedroom and 1 x 2-bedroom
• 2 cottages have a 4-poster kingsize bed and double sleeper couch
• 1 honeymoon cottage, with a 4-poster kingsize bed and bath in bedroom
• 1 honeymoon cottage, with a kingsize bed and bath in bedroom
• 6 cottages have a kingsize/twin zipper-bed (can be made into either)
• 1 x 2-bedroom suite with a kingsize/twin zipper-bed (can be made into either)

Leading off meandering timber footpaths, the cottages open up onto private timber game-viewing decks with outside showers and plunge pools. The bedrooms and bathrooms offer underfloor heating, dreamy, free-standing bathtubs, double basins, terry-towel bathrobes and splendid appointments to create an ambience of luxurious indulgence. Air-conditioning, earthenware fireplaces and fine linen ensure your absolute comfort.

In-room facilities include

• air-conditioning and heating
• fireplace
• tea/coffee making facilities
• mini-bar fridge
• binoculars, bird and animal books
• telephone
• alarm clock
• mini electronic safe
• separate bath and shower, with heated towel rails and twin vanities
• private game-viewing deck
• outdoor shower and plunge pool

Msenge Bush Lodge

The brand new Msenge Bush Lodge at Pumba offers 11 luxurious, glass enclosed thatched chalets, each in its own private bush setting, offering

• Private Game viewing deck with plunge pool and outdoor shower
• En-suite bathroom with separate shower and bath, separate W/C, twin vanities and heated towel rails
• Private dressing room, with bathrobes, slippers and hairdryer
• Bedrooms offer twin or king-size beds, with percale cotton linen, seating area and roman blinds for additional privacy

In-room facilities include

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

Each cottage overlooking the small watering hole and flood plain, against a backdrop of mountains.

• The Lodge is situated on Lake Kariega, offering stunning views over the lake from every cottage
• Malaria-free Big Five Game Viewing
• Day Safaris, including 3-hour game drive, meals and drinks
• Designated Day Safari Arrivals Centre, just off the national road, with ample secure parking
• Luxury game-viewing vehicles with individual bucket seats and overhead canvas covers
• Blankets, scarves and beanies are provided on game drives, as well as light snacks, beverages and binoculars
• Qualified game rangers
• 6 000+ hectare game reserve comprising valley bushveld, grassland and mountains, as well as natural watering holes
• Big Five and 22 other species of game
• Over 290 species of birds
• 4 natural biomes