• Ranger Diaries
    Ranger Diaries

Interviews

Posted on Fri March 27, 2026.

The Ranger Diaries.
Ever wondered what life is really like for a Ranger in the wild?
The Ranger Diaries offers a rare look behind the scenes at Pumba Private Game Reserve—through the eyes of the people who live and breathe it every day.
Stories from the heart of Pumba.

The Ranger Diaries

Further Reading

Head Guide

A heartfelt congratulations to Cameron on his well-deserved appointment as Head Guide at Pumba. We are so proud of this achievement and excited for the many incredible sightings, stories, and experiences that lie ahead.

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Welcome home...

We are thrilled to announce that Pumba will be taking part in a special event to raise funds for the introduction of a new female cheetah into the reserve!The Addo2Fish Marathon will see 5 Pumba Team Members running through a private game reserve in a Big 5 section to show off the diversity of the Eastern Cape. The cheetah population is under huge stress in Africa and there are approximately 7000 cheetahs...

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What's the best time of the year to visit Pumba?

South Africa has vast landscapes, terrains and many different eco-systems, making it an idyllic holiday destination no matter what time of year you choose to visit. South Africa generally experiences sunny weather with mild rainfall during the year. The weather in South Africa, particularly in the Eastern Cape, can get difficult to predict where one may experience four seasons in one day.

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