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.

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

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.

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