Discover wildest Africa in true luxury at Pumba Private Game Reserve & Spa in the malaria free Eastern Cape, South Africa.

Our exclusive reserve has achieved gold status for its environmental responsibility, through The Green Leaf Initiative, and a 5-star rating for its exquisite accommodation facilities.

Together with unrivaled beauty and an abundance of wildlife, Pumba Private Game Reserve & Spa provides a premium game viewing experience not soon to be forgotten. View the famous Big 5 (lions, leopards, buffalos, rhinos and elephants) or the vast array of more than 250 species of bird. Search for over 60 different species of mammals and have the rare opportunity of seeing the magnificent White Lion stalking prey or lazing around in its natural environment.

Connect with the majestic herds of the South African Bushveld and feel the heartbeat of nature in a landscape that boasts five of the seven biomes, namely savannah, grassland, thicket, fynbos and forest. And whilst you are doing so, ensure that you have that safari holiday you've always dreamed of by allowing us to offer you personalized activities such as game viewing, birding safaris, bush walks, night drives and star gazing, to mention but a few.

This South African retreat is equipped with two uniquely different lodges, Pumba Water Lodge and Msenge Bush Lodge. Each lodge boasts their own touch of opulence paired with a passion for cordon bleu cuisine with an African twist, exclusive vintage wines from the director's cellar and a focus on providing the ultimate luxury experience.

Complimenting all is our Soul Spa where you can work off the last remnants of the stress of city life in the gym or by allowing our dedicated therapists to soothe your body, mind and soul.

Feel the essence of the authentic South African bushveld in style at Pumba Private Game Reserve & Spa.

Social context of the Eastern Cape:

The South African province of the Eastern Cape has, for some time, been identified as one of the areas needing socio-economic development the most. It has the third largest population out of all nine of the South African provinces but the second lowest Human Development Index. Pumba Private Game Reserve is a very special part of the conservation of the Eastern Cape, considering that only three percent of the entire province falls under.... CLICK TO READ MORE

Conservation context of the Eastern Cape:

Pumba Private Game Reserve is situated within the glorious Eastern Cape Province, and within the SANBI Albany Centre of Endemism. This province benefits from a maritime and continental climate and experiences rainfall all year round. This means that the nine million hectares occupied by the province are rich in faunal and floral species. In fact, the area that the reserve occupies boasts five of the seven biomes in South Africa . Although dominate.... CLICK TO READ MORE