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120 square metres
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Standard
56 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Standard
56 square metres
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Standard
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price

Get an overview of this hotel
Luxury lodge with a full-service spa and free breakfast

Popular property highlights

Breakfast included
Free self parking
Free WiFi
Business centre
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Pumba Private Game Reserve in Makhanda, you'll be in a provincial park and steps from African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve. This luxury lodge is 13.9 mi (22.4 km) from Lalibela Game Reserve and 14.7 mi (23.7 km) from 1820 Settlers National Monument.

Treat yourself to a stay in one of the 13 guestrooms, featuring fireplaces and private plunge pools. Rooms have private balconies or patios. Conveniences include safes and desks, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as an outdoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this lodge include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and babysitting (surcharge).

All-inclusive rates are available at this lodge. Meals and beverages at onsite dining establishments are included in all-inclusive rates. Charges may be applied for dining at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, some beverages, and other amenities. Satisfy your appetite for lunch or dinner at the lodge's restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the room service. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary English breakfast is served daily from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Featured amenities include a business center, multilingual staff, and luggage storage. Event facilities at this lodge consist of a conference center and a meeting room. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Hotel Amenities

All-Inclusive Details

  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages
  • Buffet and à la carte dining
  • On-site entertainment and activities included

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Concierge services
  • Gift shops or newsstand
  • Total number of rooms - 13
  • Number of floors - 1
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Library
  • Free breakfast
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Spa services on site
  • Multilingual staff
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Business centre
  • Swimming pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Wedding services
  • Designated smoking areas
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of meeting rooms - 1
  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Conference centre
  • Free self parking
  • Computer station
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Daily
  • Luggage storage
  • Pool sunloungers
  • Terrace
  • Free English breakfast
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)
  • Banquet hall
  • Secured parking
  • Wheelchair accessible: No

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of outdoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Babysitting or childcare (surcharge)

Internet

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Afrikaans
  • Xhosa

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Pumba Private Game Reserve offers 13 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature private plunge pools and fireplaces. Rooms open to balconies or patios. Guests can make use of the in-room coffee/tea makers and minibars (stocked with some free items). Bathrooms include separate bathtubs and showers and slippers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered daily.

  • Minibar
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private bathroom
  • In-room safe
  • Fireplace
  • Desk
  • In-room climate control (air conditioning)
  • Room service
  • Turndown service
  • Access via exterior corridors
  • Slippers
  • Separate bathtub and shower
  • Private plunge pool
  • Balcony or patio
  • Minibar (stocked, some free items)
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1
  • Electrical adaptors/chargers
  • Wardrobe

Where to Eat

A complimentary English breakfast is served each morning between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM.

Pumba Private Game Reserve has a restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Room service is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails on site
  • Skydiving on site
  • Archery on site

Spa Services

  • Facial treatments
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Hydrotherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa
  • Spa tub in spa
  • Massages
  • Hot stone massage
  • Steam room in spa

Accessibility

  • No lift (single-level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets not allowed

You need to know

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, Eurocard, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Debit cards

Events/parties not allowed

Staffed front desk

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Staff wear personal protective equipment

Protective clothing is not available for guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser

Social distancing measures are in place

Contactless check-in is not available

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually wrapped food options are not available

No gap period between guests' stays

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Temperature checks are available to guests

Bed sheets and towels are washed at a temperature of at least 60°C/140°F

Commonly touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Contactless check-out is not available

Property does not follow sanitisation practices of any association

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Electrostatic spray is not used for disinfection

Cashless transactions are not available

Masks are compulsory at the property

Contactless food service / room service is not available

Reservation might be required for some facilities on site

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Hotel Names

  • Pumba
  • Pumba Private GameReserve
  • Pumba Private GameReserve
  • Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge Grahamstown
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Grahamstown
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Hotel Port Elizabeth
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Makhanda
  • Pumba Private Game Reserve Lodge Makhanda

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

National Rating

Quality Graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organization.

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