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Msenge Family Chalet
1292 square feet
1 King Bed and 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 4 guests
(up to 4 children)
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Impala Chalet
603 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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Msenge Chalet
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Msenge Chalet
603 square feet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
Select dates to see price
Impala Chalet
1 King Bed 2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
(up to 1 child)
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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 center
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

All-inclusive room rates at Pumba Private Game Reserve are available. These rates are higher because they include onsite food and beverages in the room rate (some restrictions may apply).

Gratuities and taxes
Gratuities are included and additional gratuities at guests' discretion are accepted.

Food and beverages

  • A la carte meals and snacks included

Entertainment

  • Onsite entertainment and activities

Not included

  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages

  • Onsite entertainment and activities included
  • A la carte dining included
  • Gratuities included
  • Additional gratuities accepted
  • Surcharge for premium or imported alcoholic beverages

Hotel Amenities

Some rates at Pumba Private Game Reserve are all-inclusive. These rates include onsite meals and beverages, and may include taxes and gratuities. Additional charges may apply for meals at some restaurants, special dinners and dishes, certain beverages, and other amenities.

In addition to a full-service spa, Pumba Private Game Reserve features an outdoor pool and a fitness center. The lodge offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. A computer station is located on site and wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Business-related amenities at this 5-star property consist of a business center and a meeting room. This luxury lodge also offers spa services, a library, and a terrace. Onsite secured self parking is complimentary.

Pumba Private Game Reserve has designated areas for smoking.

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

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
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Number of bathrooms - 1
  • Electrical adapters/chargers
  • Wardrobe or closet

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

Recreational amenities at the lodge include an outdoor pool and a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

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

Spa Services

Soul Spa has massage/treatment rooms and couples treatment room(s). Services include hot stone massages, facials, body wraps, and manicures and pedicures. The spa is equipped with a sauna, a spa tub, and a steam room. A variety of treatment therapies are provided, including aromatherapy and hydrotherapy.

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

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • No elevator (single level property)

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 1:30 PM

Check-in time ends at 5:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 21

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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted

Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

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.

Front desk opens daily at 6:00 AM

Front desk closes daily at 5:00 PM

Guest accommodation is not sealed after cleaning

Cashless transactions are not available

Staff temperature checks are conducted regularly

Masks are compulsory at the property

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

Reservation might be required for some facilities onsite

Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Property is cleaned with disinfectant

Contactless check-out is not available

Staff wears personal protective equipment

Mobile key entry is not available

Food service has been amended for enhanced safety

Protective clothing is not available to guests

No shield between guests and staff in main contact areas

Guests are provided with free hand sanitizer

Property does not follow sanitization practices of any association

Staffed front desk

Social distancing measures are in place

Events/parties not allowed

Contactless check-in is not available

No rollaway/extra beds available

No cribs (infant beds) available

No elevators

Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures

Individually-wrapped food options are not available

Debit cards

No gap period between guest stays

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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