Pumba Private Game Reserve

5.0 star property

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Exterior
Front of property – evening/night
Couples treatment room(s), sauna, hot tub, steam room, hydrotherapy
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; al fresco dining
Water view

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Parking included
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping
  • Spa
  • All-inclusive

Explore the area

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Highlands, Makana Municipality, Makhanda, Eastern Cape, 6065
  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Settlers Garden 1820
    ‪28 min drive‬
  • Rhodes University
    ‪29 min drive‬

Room options

Msenge Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Impala Chalet

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 56 sq m
  • Lake view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Msenge Family Chalet

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 120 sq m
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds

Msenge Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Impala Chalet

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Makhanda

When you stay at Pumba Private Game Reserve in Makhanda, you'll be in a provincial park and steps from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. .This all-inclusive lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from 1820 Settlers National Monument.

What's nearby

  • African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Settlers Garden 1820 - 28 min drive - 23.4 km
  • St Andrew's College - 29 min drive - 25.2 km
  • Rhodes University - 29 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Lalibela Game Reserve - 30 min drive - 25.8 km

Getting around

  • Port Elizabeth (PLZ) - 79 min drive

About this property

Pumba Private Game Reserve

All-inclusive lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast
Pumba Private Game Reserve offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items).

Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and slippers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Soul Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.
Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).
This lodge is all inclusive. Rates include meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities.

Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.
A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.
Pumba Private Game Reserve has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
Room service is available.

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 transport

  • 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 centre
  • Computer station
  • Conference centre
  • 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 lift (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

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.

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