Set in the Malaria-free Eastern Cape, Pumba Private Game Reserve and Spa offers a 5-star intimate African safari experience that will be hard to forget. Committed to sustainable conservation, Pumba prides itself as an eco-friendly lodge and is actively involved in the upliftment of the local community.
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No children under 6 years are permitted at the lodge unless by special prior arrangement.
Children under the age of 6 years are not permitted to go on normal big 5 game drives.
Childminders are available, by prior arrangement, at an additional cost.
When sharing with two full paying adults, children under the age of 3 years are accommodated on a Complimentary Basis in either a cot or a stretcher bed.
When sharing with two full paying adults, children between 3 and 11 years will be charged the applicable Child Rate.
When sharing with two full paying adults, children 12 years and older will be charged the applicable Child Rate (50% of the per person Sharing Rate)
The Pumba Private Game Reserve is home to two lodges - Water Lodge offers 12 waterfront chalets overlooking Lake Cariega while Bush Lodge offers 11 bush facing chalets set on a floodplain with scenic mountain views offering luxury thatch and glass chalets.
All Chalets open onto private game viewing decks boasting plunge pools and outdoor showers. The indulgent bathrooms offer free-standing tubs and double basins, and each room is fitted with an earthenware fireplace.
Whether dining indoors or under the starlit sky, meals at Pumba are simply sublime. Enjoy African fusion cuisine with an Eastern Cape flair complemented by a superb selection of local wines from the Director’s Cellar.
The reserve is home to Africa’s Big Five as well as rare white lion, hippo, hyena, cheetah, giraffes, various antelope and more than 300 bird species. You will experience true African safari on morning and afternoon game drives and have the opportunity to explore the bush on foot.
Children are welcome at Pumba and are well entertained by trained staff with various activities offered at the lodges as well as a one-hour game drive after breakfast to explore the bush. Children over the age of 6 years are permitted on the normal morning and afternoon game drives.
May 8, 2024
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We started planning for our safari trip contacting a bunch of different travel advisors but Pascal's service truly stood out to us as the best in the industry. He took care of planning everything from start to finish for our very last minute honeymoon trip (literally a month out and during the busiest safari season). He is extremely meticulous and very responsive to our 100 questions. He shared first hand experiences at each of the different lodges, personal pictures and gave us solid recommendations within our budget. He hopped on a call with us initially to explain all the differences to us first time safari goers, and continued to be very flexible and patient with us as we couldn't decide! We are very excited for our trip and cannot thank Pascal enough for being our first interaction on our upcoming trip.
May 8, 2024
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Pascal was so responsive, informative and delightful!! I am grateful for Pascal’s expertise!! Many thanks!! 🙏🏽🦋☮️
May 6, 2024
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May 9, 2024
Patient help and guidance to find just…
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May 8, 2024
Pascal is a travel angel! Highly recommend him.
We started planning for our safari trip contacting a bunch of different travel advisors but Pascal's service truly stood out to us as the best in the industry. He took care of planning everything from start to finish for our very last minute honeymoon trip (literally a month out and during the busiest safari season). He is extremely meticulous and very responsive to our 100 questions. He shared first hand experiences at each of the different lodges, personal pictures and gave us solid recommendations within our budget. He hopped on a call with us initially to explain all the differences to us first time safari goers, and continued to be very flexible and patient with us as we couldn't decide! We are very excited for our trip and cannot thank Pascal enough for being our first interaction on our upcoming trip.
May 8, 2024
Tanya was very efficient with helping…
Tanya was very efficient with helping ME get the correct booking.
May 8, 2024
Pascal was so responsive
Pascal was so responsive, informative and delightful!! I am grateful for Pascal’s expertise!! Many thanks!! 🙏🏽🦋☮️
May 7, 2024
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May 7, 2024
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May 7, 2024
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May 6, 2024
Excellent service
I have been extremely impressed with the communication with John Pascal. He has taken care of my trip and I look forward to my visit. He has reduced my stress!
May 6, 2024
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