About

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 Private Game Reserve is home to Africa's Big 5, where visitors have a chance to experience many of Africa's wonders ... from giraffe to the elusive leopard, antelope, other small game and over 300 species of birds. The unique vegetation of the Eastern Cape is favoured by elephants in the dense bushveld environment.

Pumba Water Lodge

The luxurious Pumba Water Lodge comprises 12 stone-walled, thatched waterfront cottages leading off meandering timber footpaths.  Each chalet offers a private setting with a unique view of the magnificent Lake Kariega.

Msenge Bush Lodge

Msenge Bush Lodge is a Bush Camp overlooking a small watering hole on a flood plain and offers stunning mountain views.  Pumba Msenge Lodge offers 11 thatched, glass-enclosed chalets, each in its own private bush setting, giving you the ultimate feeling and experience of an African Bush Safari.

Location

Pumba Private Game Reserve, in the heart of the Eastern Cape's Malaria-free game viewing region, is only 105 km from Port Elizabeth and just 20 km from Grahamstown.

Distances

1. Airport - Port Elizabeth: 110 km
2. Station - Port Elizabeth:103 km
3. Port Elizabeth: 105 km
4. Grahamstown: 20 km
5. Alicedale Golf Course (Gary Player design): 30 km

Directions

From the Port Elizabeth Airport

1. As you exit the airport building, turn left into Allistair Millar Drive.
2. At the traffic light intersection, turn right into Heugh Road. Continue down Heugh Road until you see the harbour and the sea directly in front of you.
3. At the main traffic light intersection at the bottom of Walmer Boulevard (Heugh Road) turn left, taking the highway which is on the seaward side. Continue along the highway, which will take you onto the N2 in the direction of Grahamstown.
4. Travel along the N2 in the direction of Grahamstown for 105 km. Take the Alicedale turnoff towards the left and follow the signs to Pumba Private Game Reserve.

From Port Elizabeth

1. Travel along the N2 in the direction of Grahamstown for 105 km.
2. Take the Alicedale turnoff towards the left and follow the signs to Pumba Private Game Reserve.

From Grahamstown (N2 Sunshine Coast / Durban)

1. Travel along the N2 in the direction of Port Elizabeth for 20 km.
2. Take the Alicedale turnoff towards the right and follow the signs to Pumba Private Game Reserve.

Rooms

Pumba Water Lodge 

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

1. 2 suites - 1 x 1-bedroom and 1 x 2-bedroom
2. 2 cottages have a 4-poster kingsize bed and double sleeper couch
3. 1 honeymoon cottage, with a 4-poster kingsize bed and bath in bedroom
4. 1 honeymoon cottage, with a kingsize bed and bath in bedroom
5. 6 cottages have a kingsize/twin zipper-bed (can be made into either)
6. 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

1. air-conditioning and heating
2. fireplace
3. tea/coffee making facilities
4. mini-bar fridge
5. binoculars, bird and animal books
6. telephone
7. alarm clock
8. mini electronic safe
9. separate bath and shower, with heated towel rails and twin vanities
10. private game-viewing deck
11. 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

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

In-room facilities include

1. Mini-bar and hospitality trays
2. Air-conditioning and heating
3. Fireplace
4. Ceiling fan
5. Mosquito net
6. Electronic Safe
7. Direct-dial telephone

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

Facilities

Facilities at Pumba Water Lodge include:

1. A thatched restaurant, from where meals can be served in a variety of locations - central dining room, main decks or boma. Private candlelit dinners can be arranged on request
2. Cocktail Bush bar, at the lodge and day centre, fully stocked with a range of local and international drinks. All local beers, ciders, soft drinks and house wines are complimentary and GUESTS can browse through our vintage wine cellar
3. GUEST Lounge, with satellite TV
4. Sheltered outdoor restaurant and lounge
5. Pool and sun deck
6. Boma
7. Game Viewing deck
8. Waterfront floating pier and sundeck
9. Curio Shop, for locally produced curios, artworks and clothing. Also has postcards and sunscreens.
10. GUEST Library
11. Day Safari Centre for day visitors

A conference room, seating 20 delegates, is also available.

Nearby leisure activities include

1. Big Five Game Drives
2. Walking Safaris
3. Bass fishing
4. Golf
5. Horse riding

Facilities at Msenge Bush Lodge include:

1. 11 thatched, glass-enclosed chalets offering 5-star luxury
2. Restaurant
3. Boma
4. Game viewing deck, to watch animals interacting on the plain below the lodge
5. Function room seating 60 delegates
6. Bush Bar, to enjoy a refreshing cocktail whilst game viewing
7. GUEST Lounge, with fireplace in winter/cooler weather
8. Reading Room with satellite television
9. Internet office with 2 computers
10. Wireless Internet Connectivity
11. Wellness Centre and Mini Gym
12. Pool Deck
13. Curio Shop

Health

The Wellness Centre at Msenge Bush Lodge offers GUESTS the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing treatment in luxury and peaceful surroundings, with stunning views.

The Wellness Centre offers the following treatments:

1. Two double treatment rooms for his-and-her treatments, if required
2. Steam room
3. Hydro therapy bath
4. Private pool
5. Mini gym with treadmill, rowing, cycling and weight-training equipment

If you are interested in indulging in a few treatments during your stay, then we recommend you book your treatments prior to arrival.

Fine Dining

The Restaurant at Pumba Water Lodge and Msenge Bush Lodge

The magnificent African Buffet offers a wide variety of dishes to suit everyone's palate. Exquisite cuisine can be enjoyed in the Restaurant, or on the open deck overlooking the watering hole.

After dinner, enjoy a night cap around the central fire, recalling the day's adventures.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served daily and included in the package price.

Activities

Additional information

1. The Lodge is situated on Lake Kariega, offering stunning views over the lake from every cottage
2. Malaria-free Big Five Game Viewing
3. Day Safaris, including 3-hour game drive, meals and drinks
4. Designated Day Safari Arrivals Centre, just off the national road, with ample secure parking
5. Luxury game-viewing vehicles with individual bucket seats and overhead canvas covers
6. Blankets, scarves and beanies are provided on game drives, as well as light snacks, beverages and binoculars
7. Qualified game rangers
8. 6 000+ hectare game reserve comprising valley bushveld, grassland and mountains, as well as natural watering holes
9. Big Five and 22 other species of game
10. Over 290 species of birds
11. 4 natural biomes

Executive Retreat

Pumba Water Lodge

Set against the backdrop of the magnificent Eastern Bushveld, overlooking Lake Kariega, this conference venue is the ideal setting for your conference, be it either a board meeting, strategy planning session or workshop. Your delegates will be inspired and motivated in this awesome setting, as well Wedding GUESTS attending receptions at Pumba.

The venue is equipped with a hand crafted boardroom table, the latest audio visual equipment, refreshment station, cloack room and verandah overlooking Lake Kariega and the surrounding plains. The conference room can accommodate up to 18 delegates boardroom style.

Msenge Bush Lodge

Msenge Bush Lodge is surrounded by typical Eastern Cape Bushveld, on the edge of a flood plain and overlooking a watering hole.  Msenge Bush Lodge is the perfect venue for conferencing and team building with the conference venue accommodating up to 60 delegates.  In addition, one can also enjoy private dinners in the Boma or some relaxing time off at the Health Spa.

GUESTS can choose to have their conferences at either lodge, should you require accommodation for all your delegates, you can reserve all chalets at both lodges.  Please note all programmes can be tailor-made to suit your requirements.

 

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