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Big 5 Safari Experience
Situated In The Malaria Free Eastern Cape

Where Luxury Meets Adventure

Home to the rare white lion, Pumba Private Game Reserve is the ultimate destination for an authentic African Safari experience. Encounter free roaming wildlife, reconnect with nature and create memories that will last you a lifetime in complete luxury.

Malaria Free

5 Star Lodges

There are two 5-star lodges on the reserve, each with its own distinctive character and aesthetic.Unwind in your spacious chalet, with a luxurious en-suite bathroom, freestanding bathtub and a private deck and plunge pool.

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Pumba Foundation

We are passionate about giving back to the surrounding community. All projects that the Pumba Foundation undertakes, aims to empower and uplift the community as a whole – striving to build a better future.

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From our guests

Amazing stay

We were treated to a fantastic stay in the reserve, where we spent 3 nights as part of our honeymoon back in November 2022 (had to include November 2023 as our stay date in review). The food, staff, service and lodges were all second to none, while all of the reserve’s employees made us feel right at home. We did a total of 6 game drives, which we felt... Read this review

Huntelaar
Simply amazing

Could not fault our stay here. Absolutely amazing from start to finish, despite shocking, unseasonal weather!! We saw plenty of animals, 4 of the big 5 and our driver (Zee) was just superb. Incredible views of the lions every day and even the elusive rhinos came out in the rain. Rooms were spectacular, we had a 2 bedroom lodge overlooking the hippo pod so listened to their groaning early... Read this review

May 2024
Lifetime memories made. Unforgettable adventure.

Where to begin!From the moment you arrive at Pumba lodge the warmth from every member of staff you meet shines through.You're then taken your room which feels like something out of a dream. I miss sitting on our balcony watching the animals come to the watering hole!Our experience wouldn't have been so special without our guide Mzi. He not only ensured we saw as much as possible - lions,... Read this review

May 2024
Experience of a lifetime

This place is so remarkable, we stayed two but should have done at least 3 nights. Food, room and the staff were so incredible. Would stay here again. The game drives are fantastic you really get to see the animals up close and you never know where they will be

Angela W
Amazing stay

We were treated to a fantastic stay in the reserve, where we spent 3 nights as part of our honeymoon back in November 2022 (had to include November 2023 as our stay date in review). The food, staff, service and lodges were all second to none, while all of the reserve’s employees made us feel right at home. We did a total of 6 game drives, which we felt... Read this review

Huntelaar
Simply amazing

Could not fault our stay here. Absolutely amazing from start to finish, despite shocking, unseasonal weather!! We saw plenty of animals, 4 of the big 5 and our driver (Zee) was just superb. Incredible views of the lions every day and even the elusive rhinos came out in the rain. Rooms were spectacular, we had a 2 bedroom lodge overlooking the hippo pod so listened to their groaning early... Read this review

May 2024