Pumba Private Game Reserve

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape

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

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Facilities at Pumba Water Lodge include:

1. 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
2. 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
3. GUEST Lounge, with satellite TV
4. Sheltered outdoor restaurant and lounge
5. Pool and sun deck
6. Boma
7. Game Viewing deck
8. Waterfront floating pier and sundeck
9. Curio Shop, for locally produced curios, artworks and clothing. Also has postcards and sunscreens.
10. GUEST Library
11. Day Safari Centre for day visitors

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

Nearby leisure activities include

1. Big Five Game Drives
2. Walking Safaris
3. Bass fishing
4. Golf
5. Horse riding

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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

Each cottage overlooking the small watering hole and flood plain, against a backdrop of mountains.

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Facilities at Msenge Bush Lodge include:

1. 11 thatched, glass-enclosed chalets offering 5-star luxury
2. Restaurant
3. Boma
4. Game viewing deck, to watch animals interacting on the plain below the lodge
5. Function room seating 60 delegates
6. Bush Bar, to enjoy a refreshing cocktail whilst game viewing
7. GUEST Lounge, with fireplace in winter/cooler weather
8. Reading Room with satellite television
9. Internet office with 2 computers
10. Wireless Internet Connectivity
11. Wellness Centre and Mini Gym
12. Pool Deck
13. Curio Shop

Activities
Additional information

1. The Lodge is situated on Lake Kariega, offering stunning views over the lake from every cottage
2. Malaria-free Big Five Game Viewing
3. Day Safaris, including 3-hour game drive, meals and drinks
4. Designated Day Safari Arrivals Centre, just off the national road, with ample secure parking
5. Luxury game-viewing vehicles with individual bucket seats and overhead canvas covers
6. Blankets, scarves and beanies are provided on game drives, as well as light snacks, beverages and binoculars
7. Qualified game rangers
8. 6 000+ hectare game reserve comprising valley bushveld, grassland and mountains, as well as natural watering holes
9. Big Five and 22 other species of game
10. Over 290 species of birds
11. 4 natural biomes

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