The latest addition to the prestigious African Pride Hotels portfolio, Protea Pumba Private Game Reserve covers 6 000 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 is 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.
From the Port Elizabeth Airport: As you exit the airport building, turn left into Allistair Millar Drive. 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. 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. 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: Travel along the N2 in the direction of Grahamstown for 105 km. Take the Alidale turnoff towards the left and follow the signs to Pumba Private Game Reserve.
From Grahamstown (N2 Sunshine Coast / Durban): Travel along the N2 in the direction of Port Elizabeth for 20 km. Take the Alidale turnoff towards the right and follow the signs to Pumba Private Game Reserve.
The luxurious lodge at Pumba Private Game Reserve comprises 12 stone-walled, thatched, waterfront cottages:
- 2 suites - 1 x 1-bedroom and 1 x 2-bedroom
- 2 cottages have a 4-poster king-size bed and double sleeper couch
- 1 honeymoon cottage, with a 4-poster king-size bed and bath in bedroom
- 1 honeymoon cottage, with a king-size bed and bath in bedroom
- 6 cottages have a king-size/twin zipper-bed (can be made into either)
- 1 x 2-bedroom suite with a king-size/twin zipper-bed (can be made into either)
- Leading off meandering timber footpaths, the cottages open up onto private tiber game-viewing decks with outside showers and plunge pools. The bedrooms and bathrooms offer under floor 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: Air-conditioning and heating, Fireplace, Tea/coffee making facilities, Mini-bar fridge binoculars, bird and animal books
telephone, alarm clock, mini electronic safe, separate bath and shower, with heated towel rails and twin vanities, private game-viewing deck
outdoor shower and plunge pool,
Facilities at Pumba Private Game Reserve include: 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. 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

• GUEST Lounge, with satellite TV

• Sheltered outdoor restaurant and lounge

• Pool and sun deck

• Boma

• Game Viewing deck

• Waterfront floating pier and sundeck

• Curio Shop, for locally produced curios, artworks and clothing. Also has postcards and sunscreens.

• GUEST Library

• Day Safari Centre for day visitors

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

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