Pumba Msenge Bush Lodge is a highly recommended Eastern Cape game lodge providing a wildlife experience for discerning anyone visiting Frontier Country.
Pumba Msenge Bush Lodge makes you feel one with nature in your own private glass enclosed chalet, as you watch the South African sun bid you goodnight over the distant hills. Complete relaxation is yours as you gaze out from your wooden deck, cool down in your private plunge pool or take a refreshing evening shower surrounded by the African bushveld. A relaxed meal under the starlit sky will provide a sumptuous close to each day.
What to expect at the lodge/reserve
Pumba Msenge Bush Lodge offers 11 luxurious, glass enclosed thatched chalets, each in its own private bush setting, which flow naturally into the African Bushveld, allowing you to become one with nature. Private timber game-viewing decks overlooking a watering hole on a floodplain and stunning mountain views complete this tranquil setting. Dreamy bathrooms with magnificent views, luxury bedrooms opening onto private timber decks complete with plunge pools and outdoor showers.
Please see the individual room descriptions with photographs below, to assist you with your choice.
FREE Wi-Fi
Air-conditioning
Hair dryer
Pool
Electronic safe
Fireplace
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. The Cocktail Bush bar, at the lodge and day centre is 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
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
Excitement builds as you embark on your first Game Drive. Eyes are wide with the thrill, while the Land rover hugs the plains searching for the ever so elusive Leopard or the pride of White Lion. The amazement when seeing the Giraffe feeding off the tallest branches or the gentle nature of an Elephant carefully guiding its calf. Imagination runs with the wild, picturing the incredible speed, of the perfect chase between a Cheetah family and an Impala. The day ends with a 3 course, fine dining meal in our cosy, fire lit dining area. Sipping on a glass of wine while watching the last bit of sun shimmering on the lake, hearing the roars of the Lions and the barks of the Hyena, makes for a relaxing night's sleep.
Guests can be afforded the opportunity of going on a post dinner nocturnal drive to look for animals of the night. Under the guidance of a qualified Ranger and accredited photo guide, guests will be offered an hour lecture on the do's and dont's of wildlife photography.
Pumba Water Lodge is equipped with Bass fishing rods for both Fly Fishing and Bay Casting. Under the guidance of a trained Field Guide, guests will be briefed and given a demonstration on the sport of Archery after which they may test their abilities at the sport.
Sit under clear crisp skies and have the universe transcend upon you, as a Field Guide interprets the South Celestial Skies. Enjoy a wilderness walking trail under the guidance of well-trained Trail Guides,and experience the wonders of the reserves wilderness areas and the interpretation of signs and tracks left behind by various animal species. For guests who are avid birding enthusiasts, and who wish to go on a birding safari, they may choose to embark on a pre-arranged birding outing.
Our exclusive bush spa caters for your needs with a full range of treatments.
Select your check-in and check-out dates to view availability and the rates applicable.
These glass and bush enclosed chalets flow naturally into the African bush veld allowing you to become one with nature. Four poster beds complete with dreamy white mosquito nets and en-suite bathrooms allow you to become one with nature in the lap of luxury. Gauze and sliding glass doors open up onto a private plunge pool, game viewing deck and outdoor shower overlooking breathtaking views of the Zuurberg Mountains.
Qty: 11
Sleeps: 2 guests (max 2 adults)
Children: not allowed in this room type
RATES INCLUDE:
15% vat and are quoted per person, per night
Luxury Accommodation
Fully inclusive (all meals, selected local beverages)
2 game drives daily
2 Reviews from SA-Venues.com travellers. All reviews are verified.
Verified review
I visited this reserve with my husband and our children, 18 and 17. We saw the animals at close quarters, one elephant even came up to say hello. It takes a lot to persuade youngsters the age of out two to get up in the morning but the excitement of the game drives meant there was never a problem. The food was great and the staff helpful at all times. Best moment for me was the hippos swimming across the lake just by our chalet and watching rhino and baboons whilst I had a bath!
August 2009
Alison Parker (Hampshire, UK)
Verified review
What an amazing Big Five game reserve not far from Port Elizabeth in the eastern Cape! Upon our arrival we were greeted by a bull elephant grazing in the reserve accommodation garden, approximately ten metres from the reception area. With absolute 5 star accommodation overlooking a lake hosting playing hippos, where elephant, giraffe, buffalo, wildebeest, hyena, wild dogs, warthog, zebra and numerous other species come to drink. What a pleasure! You literally sit in your private bush waterfront chalet on the private deck, with own swimming pool, sipping drinks overlooking the beauty of this magnificent reserve with game continuously roaming freely in front of you!. We enjoyed two Big 5 game drives daily with a professional ranger / conservationalists who share their vast knowledge of the wild freely with the guests. With their comfortable game viewing vehicles we were able to get very close to some phenomenally beautiful wild animals. A pride of white lion roam the reserve and are an absolute delight for visitors to see. All meals are served at the main lodge and are of the highest quality, complimented by a superb collection of excellent wines, which are on the house. All the friendly staff members are continuously wanting to spoil you rotten all the time! They absolutely carried us on their hands throughout our wonderful stay. To Ross Owen and all staff members, congratulations and well done and a sincere thank you from Rina and I. This was our first visit to Pumba and we would like to highly recommend this private game reserve to all and sundry and we have decided that we will return in the near future to again appreciate the absolute excellent amenities and services that this reserve has to offer.
October 2008
James and Rina (Pretoria)
Child policyChildren over 6 years are welcome. Younger by prior arrangement.
Closest airport(s)Port Elizabeth Airport - 105km
Check-in/-out timesCheck-in from 14h00
Check-out by 11h00
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