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Pumba Private Game Reserve


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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.

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Our standard rates for a Chalet
DatesPriceBasisTypeNights
11 January 2023 to 30 April 2023 GBP 313 USD 375 ZAR 6,641 EUR 353 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
11 January 2023 to 30 April 2023 GBP 284 USD 341 ZAR 6,037 EUR 321 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
11 January 2023 to 30 April 2023 GBP 355 USD 426 ZAR 7,546 EUR 401 per person sharingContracted FIT Rate1 to 2 nights
11 January 2023 to 30 April 2023 GBP 313 USD 375 ZAR 6,641 EUR 353 per person sharingContracted FIT Rate - 12% Discount3 nights
11 January 2023 to 30 April 2023 GBP 284 USD 341 ZAR 6,037 EUR 321 per person sharingContracted FIT Rate - 20% Discount4+ nights
11 January 2023 to 30 April 2023 GBP 355 USD 426 ZAR 7,546 EUR 401 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
1 May 2023 to 22 June 2023 GBP 235 USD 282 ZAR 4,992 EUR 265 per person sharingContracted 10% Discounted Offer2 nights
1 May 2023 to 22 June 2023 GBP 209 USD 251 ZAR 4,437 EUR 236 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 May 2023 to 22 June 2023 GBP 196 USD 235 ZAR 4,160 EUR 221 per person sharingContracted 25% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 May 2023 to 22 June 2023 GBP 261 USD 313 ZAR 5,547 EUR 295 per person sharingContracted Rate1 night
23 June 2023 to 25 June 2023 closed / not available
23 June 2023 to 25 June 2023 closed / not available
23 June 2023 to 25 June 2023 closed / not available
23 June 2023 to 25 June 2023 closed / not available
1 May 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 235 USD 282 ZAR 4,992 EUR 265 per person sharingContracted 10% Discounted Offer2 nights
1 May 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 209 USD 251 ZAR 4,437 EUR 236 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 May 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 196 USD 235 ZAR 4,160 EUR 221 per person sharingContracted 25% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 May 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 261 USD 313 ZAR 5,547 EUR 295 per person sharingContracted Rate1 night
26 June 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 235 USD 282 ZAR 4,992 EUR 265 per person sharingContracted 10% Discounted Offer2 nights
26 June 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 209 USD 251 ZAR 4,437 EUR 236 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer3 nights
26 June 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 196 USD 235 ZAR 4,160 EUR 221 per person sharingContracted 25% Discounted Offer4+ nights
26 June 2023 to 31 July 2023 GBP 261 USD 313 ZAR 5,547 EUR 295 per person sharingContracted Rate1 night
1 August 2023 to 30 September 2023 GBP 230 USD 276 ZAR 4,881 EUR 260 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 August 2023 to 30 September 2023 GBP 209 USD 251 ZAR 4,437 EUR 236 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 August 2023 to 30 September 2023 GBP 261 USD 313 ZAR 5,547 EUR 295 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
1 October 2023 to 20 December 2023 GBP 334 USD 401 ZAR 7,093 EUR 377 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 October 2023 to 20 December 2023 GBP 303 USD 364 ZAR 6,448 EUR 343 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 October 2023 to 20 December 2023 GBP 379 USD 455 ZAR 8,059 EUR 429 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
21 December 2023 to 10 January 2024 GBP 475 USD 570 ZAR 10,087 EUR 536 per person sharingContracted Rate1+ nights
11 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 GBP 334 USD 401 ZAR 7,093 EUR 377 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
11 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 GBP 303 USD 364 ZAR 6,448 EUR 343 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
11 January 2024 to 30 April 2024 GBP 379 USD 455 ZAR 8,059 EUR 429 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 GBP 246 USD 295 ZAR 5,229 EUR 278 per person sharingContracted 10% Discounted Offer2 nights
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 GBP 219 USD 262 ZAR 4,648 EUR 247 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 GBP 205 USD 246 ZAR 4,357 EUR 232 per person sharingContracted 25% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 May 2024 to 31 July 2024 GBP 273 USD 328 ZAR 5,810 EUR 309 per person sharingContracted Rate1 night
1 August 2024 to 30 September 2024 GBP 241 USD 289 ZAR 5,113 EUR 272 per person sharingContracted 12% Discounted Offer3 nights
1 August 2024 to 30 September 2024 GBP 219 USD 262 ZAR 4,648 EUR 247 per person sharingContracted 20% Discounted Offer4+ nights
1 August 2024 to 30 September 2024 GBP 273 USD 328 ZAR 5,810 EUR 309 per person sharingContracted Rate1 to 2 nights
1 October 2024 to 20 December 2024 GBP 417 USD 501 ZAR 8,866 EUR 471 per person sharingContracted Rate1+ nights
21 December 2024 to 10 January 2025 GBP 522 USD 627 ZAR 11,095 EUR 590 per person sharingContracted Rate1+ 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.

In addition to the room rate, guests will also be charged the Pumba Foundation Levy (per room per night)
DatesPriceBasisTypeNights
1 January 2019 to 30 April 2023 GBP 12 USD 14 ZAR 250 EUR 13 per nightStandard1+ nights

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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




Start TestimonialThen 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.End Testimonial

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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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