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Property of the Week – Pumba Game Reserve
Wednesday, August 24th, 2011One of the main attractions of the Eastern Cape is the opportunity to visit a wildlife park and see the Big 5 in a malaria-free environment.
Right in the heart of the Eastern Cape’s game viewing region you will find Pumba Private Game Reserve, situated a mere 105 km from Port Elizabeth.
The reserve stretches over an area of 6,000 hectares. Home to the Big 5, the Reserve offers visitors the chance to experience the wonders of Africa – from the graceful giraffe to the seldom seen leopard. There are also 22 species of antelope and other small game.
Pumba is also home to the near extinct white lion and for bird lovers the 200 + species will delight.
There are just 2 lodges on the entire reserve. The stunning Pumba Water Lodge is, as its name suggests, situated overlooking Lake Kariega and offers magnificent views from its terraced deck. The 12 air-conditioned suites lead off meandering footpaths and are set along the lake’s edge. Each suite has a unique view of the lake and opens onto a private deck with outside shower and plunge pool.
Pumba Bush Lodge overlooking a small watering hole on a flood plain. There are just 11 thatched, glass enclosed chalets here, each in it’s own private bush setting – giving the ultimate feeling and experience of an African bush safari. Each chalet is air-conditioned, and has a spacious en-suite bathroom. Outside your chalet is your own private game viewing deck and plunge pool, plus an outdoor shower.
From NOW until the end of April 2013, Travel Butlers are delighted to offer a Stay for 3 Nights, Only Pay for 2 for any stays here (the exceptions being stays over the Xmas and New Year periods), which, coupled with attractive rates that only Travel Butlers can offer, really does make this a fabulous safari experience.
As an example … for 2 people staying at Pumba Water Lodge for 3 nights in May 2012, the total for all 3 nights would be just R13,320 / £1,210 (based on current exchange rates) – and this rates includes all meals, local beers, ciders, soft drinks and house wines, and morning / afternoon guided game drives.
AND if that isn’t enough … for any bookings between the 27th November to the 20th December THIS YEAR if you confirm with a deposit before the 30th September, we will offer you a further 10% reduction from our rates for this period. This would make our rate just R3,816 / £340 per person per night – and the Stay 3 / Pay 2 would STILL apply !!!
And finally, children of ANY age are welcome – Water Lodge has family rooms – children rates on request.
We look forward to hearing from you and booking your stay in this incredibly special game reserve.
All meals, daily bush walk and morning / afternoon game drives are included. Excludes drinks.
There are only 2 properties on the entire reserve – the Motse and Tarkuni. 
As well as elephant, lion, leopard, rhino and buffalo, the Reserve is also home to wild dog, cheetah, plains game including gemsbok, springbok, zebra and giraffe, and over 340 species of birds. Experienced game rangers and trackers will be on hand to take you on game drives and guided walking safaris.
Royal Madikwe can accommodate up to 10 guests on an exclusive use basis only. The stunning main lodge is an open-sided, thatched area with a stylish lounge, magnificent dining room, well appointed library and broad elevated decks from which to view the mighty savannah beyond. Accommodation is in 6 rooms: 4 luxury doubles with divine four-poster beds, one luxury twin and a spacious family suite consisting of a twin and double room. All of the rooms have fabulous en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning, indoor and outdoor showers, elevated sun decks and private plunge pools. 
Built of rugged indigenous stone, thatch and wood, and laced together by winding pathways, Etali is an exclusive, intimate haven. The 8 luxurious air-conditioned suites are each set apart for total privacy in its own bushveld domain.
The 34,000 hectare 
