Pumba Private Game Reserve

OVERVIEW

Immerse yourself in the unspoiled Pumba Private Game Reserve, looking for wild animals aboard an open-air 4x4 vehicle. Relax during a leisurely 1 hour and 45 minute drive through the gorgeous South African countryside to the Pumba Private Game Reserve, an immense property featuring five different biomes with a dazzling variety of flora and fauna. Upon arrival, you’ll be treated to refreshments before meeting your park ranger and boarding your open-air 4x4 vehicle, which offers unobstructed views ideal for photography. You’ll learn the reserve supports over 300 species of birds, but the undisputed stars are the Big Five, comprising the lion, African elephant, Cape buffalo, leopard and rhinoceros. You might even spot a white lion, as Pumba is one of only two reserves in South Africa where this rare species roams freely. With periodic stops to observe the animals up close, you may catch sight of zebras grazing in the grassland, massive hippos wallowing in the mud flats or herds of Cape bushbucks gracefully bounding across the fields. You’ll marvel at the giraffes, who often come right up to the vehicles out of curiosity. Following your thrilling game drive, conclude your bucket-list escapade with a hearty buffet lunch at the main lodge.

HIGHLIGHTS

• See the majestic wild animals of the Pumba Private Game Reserve during a 4x4 vehicle game drive.
• Enjoy unobstructed vistas and photo opportunities from your open-air vehicle.
• Watch for African elephants, rhinoceros, leopards, Cape buffalo and lions, collectively known as the Big Five.
• Keep a sharp lookout for the white lion, one of the Pumba Private Game Reserve’s most unique species.
• Behold zebras, hippos, Cape bushbucks and curious giraffe, who may approach the vehicle to greet you.
• Discuss the day’s marvelous sightings over a hearty buffet lunch in the reserve’s main lodge.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.