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5.0 out of 5

"From the time you arrive to the time you leave services is first rate. The food, the staff, the rooms are all exceptional. The Rangers ensure the maxi ... " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 13 Feb 2018

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Hotel Description

During your stay at Pumba Private Game Reserve, you're just a quick walk from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. Enjoy features like free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

  • Free English breakfast served daily
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Free self-parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Take a swim in the outdoor pool
  • Treat yourself to hydrotherapy, manicures and pedicures or hot stone massages at Soul Spa
  • Services include babysitting, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym, archery and hiking/biking trails
  • 0.1 miles (0.1 km) from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve and 13.9 miles (22.4 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve ratings based on 1 Verified Reviews

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Guest reviews for Pumba Private Game Reserve

Everyone (1)
5 out of 5

First rate Private game reserve

Pros: The rooms and food are first class
From the time you arrive to the time you leave services is first rate. The food, the staff, the rooms are all exceptional. The Rangers ensure the maximum viewing on the game drives.

Posted by , from Wales on 13 Feb 2018

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All-inclusive Details

This lodge is all-inclusive. On-site food and beverages are included in the room price (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • À la carte meals and snacks included

Entertainment

  • On-site entertainment and activities

Not included

  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages

  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Service charge included
  • Additional service charge accepted
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic drinks

Property Features

Pumba Private Game Reserve is an all-inclusive lodge. Room rates include meals and beverages at on-site restaurants and bars. Other items and amenities, including taxes and gratuities, and access to recreational activities and entertainment may also be included. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages and other amenities. Pumba Private Game Reserve offers its guests a full-service spa, an outdoor pool, and a fitness centre. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. A computer station is on site and WiFi is free in public spaces. Business amenities include a business centre and a meeting room. Spa services, a library, and a terrace are also featured at the luxury Pumba Private Game Reserve. Self parking is free. Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this 5-star Makhanda lodge.

  • 1 floor
  • 13 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Childcare (surcharge)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Library
  • Terrace
  • Gift shop
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Family property
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Parking: Free self parking

Room Amenities

Pumba Private Game Reserve offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items). Bathrooms include a separate bath and shower and slippers. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.

  • Private Plunge Pool
  • Fireplace
  • Private balcony or patio
  • Stocked minibar (select free items)
  • In-room dining
  • Coffee maker
  • Separate bath and shower
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Nightly turndown service
  • Safe
  • Slippers
  • Exterior corridor access
  • Climate control
  • Ensuite bathroom

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free English breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Pumba Private Game Reserve has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Room service is available.

Nearby Activities

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Archery on site
  • Skydiving on site

Spa Services

Soul Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a hot tub and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

  • Hot stone massage
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Steam room in spa
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Facial treatments
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Massages

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • No lift (single level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM
  • Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM
  • Minimum check-in age is: 21

Special check-in instructions:

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

The front desk at this property is open daily from 6:00 AM - 5:00 PM.
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed

Policies

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in all accommodation.

  • Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM
  • Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM
  • Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning
  • Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection
  • Cashless transactions are not available
  • Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly
  • Masks are compulsory at the property
  • Temperature checks are available to guests
  • Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F
  • Contactless food service / room service is not available
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Reservation might be required for some facilities on-site
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures
  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Contactless check-out is not available
  • Staff wears personal protective equipment
  • Mobile key entry is not available
  • Food service has been amended for enhanced safety
  • Protective clothing is not available to guests
  • No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • Events/parties not allowed
  • Contactless check-in is not available
  • No rollaway/extra beds available
  • No cots (infant beds) available
  • No lifts
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Individually-wrapped food options are not available
  • Debit cards
  • No gap period between guest stays

Hotel Names

  • Pumba
  • Pumba Private GameReserve
  • Pumba Private GameReserve
  • Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge Grahamstown
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Grahamstown
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Hotel Port Elizabeth
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Makhanda
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge Makhanda

You should know

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

National Rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

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