Pumba Private Game Reserve |
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Address: 87 Villiers rd, Walmer, Port Elizabeth
Pumba, set against the beautiful Eastern Cape landscape, is the perfect destination for a Big Five African Safari. Experience Africa's wildlife in their natural habitat, from the famous white lion to hippo, hyena, giraffe, wild dog and cheetah and including 21 antelope species and over 250 bird species. Pumba boasts two uniquely different five star luxury lodges - Water Lodge, perched on the banks of the Cariega Lake and Msenge Bush Lodge overlooking the Kariega River floodplain, complete with waterhole and panoramic views of the Zuurberg Mountains. Both lodges offer fully appointed luxury bathrooms, wooden decks, plunge pools and outdoor showers.
Cuisine is sublime, being fusion with an Eastern Cape flair complimented by a selection of local wines. Activities include a spa and gym, bass fishing, birding safaris, guided bushwalks and stargazing.
Facilities & Services
At the Pumba Lodges, guests have the complimentary use of a number of facilities on the reserve. There is a private business office equipped with all the necessary equipment to stay on top of your business. Both the lodges are Wi-Fi enabled. At Pumba Game Reserve, guests can enjoy the complementary same day laundry service during their stay.
A curio and gift shop is available for those little items that will remind you of your African experience at Pumba. Many of the items found at the shops are made locally by hand ensuring a "one of a kind" gift.
Pumba offers guests a gym facility that has a 180-degree glass wall providing guests a personal "window to nature" while they exercise.
Guests may even feel like treating themselves to one of Pumba's many relaxing and pampering Spa treatments while visiting.
Pumba's menu of pampering includes a variety of massages, body wraps, hot stone therapy, manicures, pedicures, personalized facials, as well as the latest technology in hydrotherapy - all while maintaining a holistic approach. At guests' leisure, you may also make full use of the complimentary Steam Room and Plunge Pool.
A special treatment can even be arranged in the privacy of your own luxury chalet...sit back and relax...Pumba's therapists will come to you.
Facilities:
- Back-up Power Generator
- Banquet/Function Facilities
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- First Aid Kit
- Laundry Service available
- Safe at reception
- Souvenir/Gift Shop(s)
Services:
- Arrival/departure point transfers (Extra charge)
- Daily Housekeeping
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- Orientation - Botanical
- Orientation - Cultural
- Shuttle Service (i.e. to/from town centre - extra charge)
- Turn-down service
Recreation:
- Bird watching
- Bushwalking/Hiking/Trekking
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- Cultural Visits/Tours
- Fishing/Crabbing/etc.
- Massage
- climing
Languages Spoken:
- Afrikaans
- English
- Xhosa
Policies and Other Information
Late check-out can be arranged, but all activities, beverages and meals will be for own account.
Children policy:
- All children under the age of 8 by prior arrangement
- Children 12 and over - 3rd and 4th person sharing rate applies if sharing with an adult
- If in own accommodation, full rate will be charged
Payment forms:
Check in time: 13:00
Check out time: 10:00
Other Disclosures:
Pumba Private Game Reserve offers a luxury accommodation package, which includes the following:
- Luxurious 5-star accommodation
- All gourmet meals (breakfast, lunch or dinner depending on Safari selected)
- Selected local beverages (tea, coffee minerals, cordials, beer, wine and spirits)
- Two (2) game activities per day
- Local taxes payable
- Three and a half (3½) to four (4) hour, Big 5 Game Drive
- All rates quoted are per person, per night sharing
- Single rates are based on a 40% supplement
- Special Children and 3rd person sharing rates are available on request
- Reservations cancelled less than 30 days prior to arrival are subject to 100% cancellation fee
- No-shows will be charged in full
Change Selection
| Accommodation | From |
| Shamwari Game Reserve, Lobengula Lodge | ZAR 5,750 |
| Amakhala Game Reserve Woodbury Lodge | ZAR 3,180 |
| Sibuya Game Reserve | ZAR 2,495 |
| Idwala Game Lodge | ZAR 3,650 |
| Cosmos Cuisine | ZAR 900 |
| Amakhala Game Reserve Bush Lodge | ZAR 4,180 |
| Shamwari Townhouse | ZAR 1,950 |
| Hlosi Game Lode | ZAR 5,434 |
| Shamwari Game Reserve, Bayethe Tented Lodge | ZAR 4,750 |
| RiverBend Lodge | ZAR 2,480 |
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