Pumba Private Game Reserve

Msenge Bush Lodge is situated on the 6,500 Pumba Private Game Reserve, only 105 km from Port Elizabeth. The reserve is malaria-free, and offers Big 5 game viewing, including free roaming white lion, wild dogs, hyena and cheetah.
Overlooking a small watering hole on a flood plain, the lodge offers stunning mountain views. There is also a Wellness Centre, which offers guests the opportunity to enjoy a relaxing treatment in luxurious and peaceful surroundings. The Centre includes a steam room, hydro therapy bath, private pool, and a mini gym.
Game drives take place on the reserve in open Land Rovers, in search of Africa's wildlife.
In between drives, guests can relax on the main game viewing deck, or in the guest lounge in front of the fireplace, on the pool deck around the pool, or in the library. There is also an Internet office and a Bush Bar.
Exquisite cuisine can be enjoyed in the restaurant or on the open deck overlooking the watering hole, or around the fire in the outside boma.
The lodge offers 11 thatched, glass enclosed chalets, 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, with a separate bath and shower. Outside your chalet is your own private game viewing deck and plunge pool, plus an outdoor shower.
Our standard rates for a Chalet | ||||
Dates | Price | Basis | Type | Nights |
1 October 2023 to 20 December 2023 | GBP 314 USD 386 ZAR 7,060 EUR 361 | per person sharing | Contracted 12% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
1 October 2023 to 20 December 2023 | GBP 285 USD 351 ZAR 6,418 EUR 328 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
1 October 2023 to 20 December 2023 | GBP 357 USD 439 ZAR 8,022 EUR 410 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 to 2 nights |
21 December 2023 to 10 January 2024 | GBP 446 USD 549 ZAR 10,040 EUR 513 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
11 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 | GBP 314 USD 386 ZAR 7,060 EUR 361 | per person sharing | Contracted 12% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
11 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 | GBP 285 USD 351 ZAR 6,418 EUR 328 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
11 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 | GBP 357 USD 439 ZAR 8,022 EUR 410 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 to 2 nights |
1 May 2024 to 25 May 2024 | GBP 231 USD 285 ZAR 5,205 EUR 266 | per person sharing | Contracted 10% Discounted Offer | 2 nights |
1 May 2024 to 25 May 2024 | GBP 206 USD 253 ZAR 4,626 EUR 236 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
1 May 2024 to 25 May 2024 | GBP 193 USD 237 ZAR 4,338 EUR 222 | per person sharing | Contracted 25% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
1 May 2024 to 25 May 2024 | GBP 257 USD 316 ZAR 5,783 EUR 296 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 night |
26 May 2024 to 2 June 2024 | closed / not available | |||
26 May 2024 to 2 June 2024 | closed / not available | |||
26 May 2024 to 2 June 2024 | closed / not available | |||
26 May 2024 to 2 June 2024 | closed / not available | |||
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 231 USD 285 ZAR 5,205 EUR 266 | per person sharing | Contracted 10% Discounted Offer | 2 nights |
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 206 USD 253 ZAR 4,626 EUR 236 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 193 USD 237 ZAR 4,337 EUR 222 | per person sharing | Contracted 25% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 257 USD 316 ZAR 5,783 EUR 296 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 night |
3 June 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 231 USD 285 ZAR 5,205 EUR 266 | per person sharing | Contracted 10% Discounted Offer | 2 nights |
3 June 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 206 USD 253 ZAR 4,626 EUR 236 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
3 June 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 193 USD 237 ZAR 4,338 EUR 222 | per person sharing | Contracted 25% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
3 June 2024 to 31 July 2024 | GBP 257 USD 316 ZAR 5,783 EUR 296 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 night |
1 August 2024 to 30 September 2024 | GBP 226 USD 278 ZAR 5,089 EUR 260 | per person sharing | Contracted 12% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
1 August 2024 to 30 September 2024 | GBP 206 USD 253 ZAR 4,626 EUR 236 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
1 August 2024 to 30 September 2024 | GBP 257 USD 316 ZAR 5,783 EUR 296 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 to 2 nights |
1 October 2024 to 20 December 2024 | GBP 355 USD 437 ZAR 7,989 EUR 408 | per person sharing | Contracted 12% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
1 October 2024 to 20 December 2024 | GBP 323 USD 397 ZAR 7,262 EUR 371 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
1 October 2024 to 20 December 2024 | GBP 404 USD 496 ZAR 9,079 EUR 464 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 to 2 nights |
21 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 | GBP 493 USD 607 ZAR 11,095 EUR 567 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1+ nights |
11 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 | GBP 355 USD 437 ZAR 7,989 EUR 408 | per person sharing | Contracted 12% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
11 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 | GBP 323 USD 397 ZAR 7,262 EUR 371 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
11 January 2025 to 30 April 2025 | GBP 404 USD 496 ZAR 9,079 EUR 464 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 to 2 nights |
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 | GBP 249 USD 307 ZAR 5,610 EUR 287 | per person sharing | Contracted 10% Discounted Offer | 2 nights |
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 | GBP 222 USD 273 ZAR 4,987 EUR 255 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 | GBP 208 USD 256 ZAR 4,675 EUR 239 | per person sharing | Contracted 25% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
1 May 2025 to 31 July 2025 | GBP 277 USD 341 ZAR 6,234 EUR 319 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 night |
1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 | GBP 244 USD 300 ZAR 5,486 EUR 280 | per person sharing | Contracted 12% Discounted Offer | 3 nights |
1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 | GBP 222 USD 273 ZAR 4,987 EUR 255 | per person sharing | Contracted 20% Discounted Offer | 4+ nights |
1 August 2025 to 30 September 2025 | GBP 277 USD 341 ZAR 6,234 EUR 319 | per person sharing | Contracted Rate | 1 to 2 nights |
Prices are on a per person sharing basis (pps).
Special offers for longer stays or when booked as part of a longer itinerary may apply - details on request.Rates Include
All meals; local branded beers, ciders, soft drinks and house wines; the Pumba Foundation Levy; and morning/afternoon shared guided game drives are included.
Children Policy
Children of any age are welcome. Rates available on request. Children under 8 are not allowed on game drives, but kiddies game drives for children under the age of 8 years may be arranged with the lodge subject to availability of land rovers and rangers. Children under 16 are not allowed on bush walks. Babysitting services are available.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Bush Walks are available at an additional charge and can only be confirmed by the lodge on the day of arrival.
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on bush walks in the reserve.
Regardless of age, the final decision on whether a guest can join a bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.
Guest Rating: 4.9 / 5.0 based on 7 ratings
Then on to the Pumba Lodge, this was a wonderful treat to end the holiday. The room was amazing!! 5* luxury and the most wonderful enthusiastic ranger.
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Msenge Bush Lodge Location.
Directions For Drivers
From Port Elizabeth: Follow the N2 towards Grahamstown. After approximately 105 km, take the Alicedale turn-off on the left and follow the Pumba Private Game Reserve signs.
From Grahamstown: Follow the N2 towards Port Elizabeth. After approximately 20 km, take the Alicedale turn-off on the right and follow the Pumba Private Game Reserve signs.
Alternative Route if N2 is still damaged by recent Flooding: Take the N2 highway in the direction of Grahamstown. The N2 on-ramp at Nanaga (approximately 50km outside PE) will be blocked off by a Police check-point, as the next section of the road is liable to flood damage. It is here where you need to advise them that you will be turning off at Kitchaka in order for them to let you through. At the 7 Fountains turnoff, turn left to Assegai and Kitchaka Lodge. Pass the Kichaka Lodge Main Gate on the left. Take the first right after the Kitchaka Main Gate. Follow the road to the T-junction where you will turn right. You are now on the Alicedale Road. Follow the signage to Pumba Private Game Reserve Main Gate.
Please note that you drive through the reserve to get to the lodge - do not get out of your car until you reach the lodge. You may see some wildlife on your way - if you do, slow down and maintain a good distance. Do not drive off-road in any circumstanance.
General Information For Guests
All chalets have air conditioning, a ceiling fan, en-suite bathroom with a separate shower and bath, separate W/C, twin vanities and heated towel rails. Other amenities include a hair dryer, direct dial telephone, mosquito net, electronic safe, private plunge pool, outdoor showers, a fire place and a private game viewing deck.
The lodge offers a restaurant, boma, bush bar and a game viewing deck to watch animals interacting on the plains below the lodge. There is also a bird hide, bush bar, guest lounge with a fireplace, reading room with a satellite television, internet office with 2 computers and free wireless internet.
There is a Soul Spa, fully equipped gym, pool deck and a curio shop.
Laundry and babysitting services are available.
Room service is also available.
Credit cards are accepted.
A contribution towards the Pumba Foundation Levy is included within your rate, which goes towards conservation initiatives and projects identified by the local communities.
Bush Walks / Walking Safaris
Bush Walks are available at an additional charge and can only be confirmed by the lodge on the day of arrival.
Children under the age of 16 years are not permitted on bush walks in the reserve.
Regardless of age, the final decision on whether a guest can join a bush walk remains with the guide and lodge manager.
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