Pumba Private Game Reserve Reviews

Amazing trip

What a great experience, amazing safari experience with good food good wine, who could ask for more. Up early for the first excursion managed to see Lions, Elephants, Rhinos and Hippos, Giraffes and Zebras. Coffee and a snack on the range then back for a great breakfast. The room was beautiful. Highly recommend

Mike

Pumba is amazing


Went to Pumba water lodge on safari and can’t praise this place highly enough. From the moment we arrived everything was flawless. We saw lots of wild animals which was the main purpose but also the accommodation, the food, the service, the star gazing, it was all out of this world. Thank you everyone!

Elizabeth

Absolute Paradise


Fabulous location with amazing game drives. Incredibly comfortable, clean and beautiful accommodation. Wonderful food and the most friendly and professional staff you could possibly wish for. Highly recommended. Don’t miss the star gazing.

Foodie

A slice of heaven.


From the minute we arrived at Punba Game Reserve we were ‘blown away’ with the absolute top quality service we received and the amazing accommodation. Everyone were so friendly and helpful. Every aspect of the accommodation was spotlessly clean and our room was serviced twice a day. The food was extremely good and we had no difficulty with vegan options. The game drives were spectacular. We had all types of animals including lions and elephants walking within a few foot of us. This was an experience of a live time.

Evan G

Magical experience


Wonderful experience from beginning to the end of our 3 night trip, the accommodation was very clean and well equipped with a five star feel. It was also serviced twice a day. There was a good range of food offered daily, served by the fabulous staff who couldn’t have been friendlier.
On to the game drives, on our first night we didn’t really see a variety of animals and I have to say we we’re a little anxious, but the following trips out we’re just magical. Cleo, our ranger was exceptional and was very informative.
If we’re fortunate enough to do another safari, we would definitely return to the Pumba lodge .

Ev O

Excellent Sensational spot ….

Great staff, wonderful food, good service, stunning accommodation …. And that’s before the game reserve …. Which is fantastic. We enjoyed a wonderful & most memorable stay at Pemba and can recommend it highly - thanks to all the team at Puma :)

Woodsome

What a place...


Well, where do you start. This was a bucket list trip for my wife's 60th birthday and what a trip. Firstly, top marks to Trailfinders who organised an exceptional trip, which literally went without fault, from start to finish with many parts to organise, thank you to the team in Belfast.

Pumba... it's magical ! Its more than what you expect.. .... luxurious, private, personal... more like moving in to your own world of luxury. The pictures on their web site do it justice, the staff are without exception, wonderful. The accommodation is.... breathtaking... the food divine... but the main reason you come here is to see the wildlife.. and boy... do you see it! Lions, lion cubs, white lions, elephants, rhino, hippo, giraffe, cheetah, monkeys and of course, Zebra and Impala. But what makes the safari special is your driver...Mzi was ours, what a gentleman, so much knowledge, expertly delivered as he drove our Land Rover around to places that I didn't think even Land Rovers could go.... and then in the middle of nowhere, he produces a bar and serves a mean G&T and aperitifs (hot chocolate, coffee and muffins on the morning drive). Back at the lodge you relax on your own balcony, with plunge pool and outside shower while you look down on the lake and the elephants and Hippos.

A special thank you also to the ladies in the restaurant and reception who are expertly guided by Hannes, a real life Safari star.

We hope to see you all soon again.

Peter N

from Lancashire


This was a special trip for us to celebrate our ruby wedding,the whole experience was awesome,we’ve been on safari before in Botswana in canvas huts which was nice but to have all the 5 star luxury at Puma was on another level,superb!

Anthony and Sue

First Class


The best game viewing we have had in the Eastern Cape. Close views of white lion, cheetah, elephant, rhino, buffalo, new born giraffe and others. Great accommodation with bush/game views (Bush Lodge).

Evison D

There is good, there's great and then there is Pumba!


This far exceeded our wildest dreams. Our game guide, Cleo was absolutely fantastic. He explained everything in a way we could understand. He spotted animals we couldn't make out with binoculars. In our opinion he is the GOAT of game guides. When we asked him to seek out lions, just around the corner were lions. The same for elephants, wilderbeast, buffalo and giraffes. He even found the cheetehs that no-one had seen in 10 days. We had the time of our lives here and i hope to come back one day. Also, the lodges, food, drink and service were excellent.

Richie Goodhouse