Pumba Private Game Reserve

We spent 5 nights here and loved every minute and everything about this place. Stayed in lodge 10, Gemsbok water lodge. The lodge is fabulous, everything you could need and a view to die for. Our game drive guide Philip was amazing, extremely knowledgable, caring about conservation, the wildlife and the customer experience. He made our stay. I cannot recommend this game reserve and Philip enough.

This is our 4th visit to Pumba Bush Lodge & yet again it did not disappoint. The staff are top class and our ranger Headman is now an old friend having first met him in 2008. His experience means that every day is an adventure. The accommodation is 5"+ but the waterhole facing chalets offer views of the visiting animals. Chalets A & B are our favourites. Make the time to visit ... you'll be hooked!

The Pumba Bush lodge was the highlight of our trip to South Africa. The lodges are stunning and we had one with a great view of the watering hole. You can shower and look at the animals there. Out of this world. The staff couldn't be nicer and go out of their way to do anything for you. There is so much to do when not on game drives I would advice you to take advantage of everything the lodge has to offer from the SPA to night games drives and the very special trip to Seven Fountains where the local children in the school and creche stole our heart putting on special performances for us. Mabhuse our game driver was exceptional he was so much fun and greeted us with a beaming smile and hot water bottles every morning. We saw so much with him over our 3 days. I was in awe of how close we were able to get to the animals. A life changing experience for an animal lover like myself. The food and wine were really good quality, even with me not eating meat there was always something tasty to have, even on the game drives with the yummy snacks. You definitely won't go hungry and staff will put what you want in the bar in your room. Lovely touch lighting the fire for us in the evening. It was such a special trip and I will definitely return. Well done Pumba. Kim and Ali x

Our stay at Pumba Private Game Reserve was exceptional. The location is absolutely breathtaking making you feel immersed in nature. It’s a great combination of luxury and wilderness. The accommodation was great and beautifully maintained. The rooms were spacious, comfortable, and offered the most peaceful atmosphere, complete with stunning views over the bush. Cleanliness throughout the lodge was impeccable. The food was delicious, fresh, and beautifully presented. The game drives were amazing. The ranger was knowledgeable and passionate, ensuring that every drive was exciting and informative. We were lucky enough to see an incredible variety of wildlife, including four of the Big Five, and the sundowners in the bush were moments we’ll never forget. The spa experience was equally wonderful — serene, professional, and deeply relaxing. The treatments were top-quality. Every staff member we encountered was friendly. We highly recommend for couples seeking a perfect mix of luxury, adventure, and tranquility.