Pumba Private Game Reserve

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9.6Outstanding
(328 Ratings)
"Our stay was absolutely perfect! Everything was very clean, well organized, and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The game drives were exceptional, and Prince, our guide, provided an im..."
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9.6 / 10
Outstanding(328 Ratings)

Nature lodge in Eastern Cape

2 guests · 1 bedroom · 1 bath

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About this nature lodge rental

The 5-star Pumba Private Game Reserve lodge has views from a private wooden deck overlooking Lake Kariega or the African bush. Located 12 mi from Grahamstown, some chalets include a private plunge pool.

Amenities at Pumba Private Game Reserve

Free WiFi/internet
Free Parking
Air conditioning
Pool
Non-smoking
Gym
Bar
Spa
Balcony/Terrace
WiFi/Internet
Laundry services
Sauna
Family friendly
Ironing facilities
Smoking allowed
Safe
Childcare services
Key access
Housekeeping available

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Ratings and reviews

9.6 / 10
Outstanding(328 Ratings)
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10 / 10Outstanding·Aug 2026
Our stay was absolutely perfect! Everything was very clean, well organized, and the staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. The game drives were exceptional, and Prince, our guide, provided an impeccable service throughout our stay. The food was delicious, the service was excellent, and the views from our room were simply breathtaking. We spent three nights here with our family, and it was a wonderful experience from start to finish.
Everything was perfect.
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Thought of every little detail - incredible location
10 / 10Outstanding·Jun 2026
Great safari
Great staff and safari
6 / 10Average·Mar 2025
The Bush Lodge (2 nights) is in a nice location and is peaceful. Staff were generally very helpful. The rooms themselves were stunning, very large with lots of nice touches. From the terrace you could watch animals. The safari trips were well organised and I liked that you stayed with the same ranger/group for your whole visit, meaning viewings were well organised. I appreciated that staff/management did their very best to try and resolve the disappointment with our room, although ultimately it could not be changed. The Water Lodge (1 night) was stunning, overlooks a large lake with hippos and rooms were brighter and the whole lodge just felt more luxurious. Overall rating reflects the combined experience of both lodges, would have been higher if we had just stayed at the water lodge!
At Bush Lodge we were allocated a room with a view of the 'bush' - it was dark, dreary and offered no chance of viewing game. Plunge pool was dirty and uninviting. This is unacceptable when all rooms (view/no view) have the same pricing. There was nothing not to like at Water Lodge! At both lodges food was disappointing compared to other places with visited, just not very high quality. Breakfast at Bush Lodge was better than Water Lodge.

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FAQs

Is parking included with this nature lodge?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at Pumba Private Game Reserve. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this nature lodge?

Yes, a swimming pool is available for use at Pumba Private Game Reserve. Enjoy the water!

Is Pumba Private Game Reserve pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this nature lodge is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at Pumba Private Game Reserve?

We found 19 amenities for this rental. This includes free wifi/internet, free parking, air conditioning, pool, and non-smoking.