Seeing Africa’s majestic wild animals in their natural habitat has been a lifelong dream, and I jumped at the chance to take a quick trip to Pumba Private Game Reserve & Spa. After four days of back-to-back fashion at Cape Town Fashion Week, I was ready for some back-to-nature R&R. A short one hour drive outside Port Elizabeth will provide just that, with luxury accommodations to boot (so you’re never too far away from your creature comforts while on holiday.) There are few thrills comparable to an adult-sized elephant lumbering up to your open vehicle, or coming across a two-ton White Rhino grazing with her offspring. Here are some of my favourite pictures from the trip, and a peek at some truly spectacular lodging surrounded by South Africa’s famed Big 5 Game.
Drive to Pumba Private Game ReserveWelcome DrinkPumba Water LodgePumba Water LodgeSpot the Kudu on the way to your roomGame drive at PumbaGame drive at PumbaGame drive at PumbaPumbas (Warthogs) at PumbaAntelope at PumbaAntelope at PumbaZebras at PumbaZebras at PumbaGourmet picnicMobile barWatering holeWatering holeWatering holeJeep at the watering holeWildebeest at PumbaElephant at PumbaElephant at PumbaElephants at PumbaElephant at PumbaElephant at PumbaElephant at PumbaElephant at PumbaElephant at PumbaA giraffe peeks over the treesGiraffe at PumbaGiraffe at PumbaGiraffes at PumbaGiraffes at PumbaWhite Rhinoceros at PumbaWhite Rhinoceroses at PumbaWhite Rhinoceroses at Pumba
And after a long, satisfying day of game driving….
Home to the Water LodgeOutdoor deck at Pumba Game ReserveOutdoor deck at Pumba Water LodgePumba Water Lodge
While Pumba Water Lodge sits right on a peaceful lake, Pumba Bush Lodge, a second luxury accommodation, sits smack in the middle of the reserve’s beautiful bushlands. Here are some pictures of this breathtaking property!
Room at Pumba Bush LodgeRoom at Pumba Bush LodgePrivate deck outside your room!Outdoor shower on your private deckCampfire at Pumba Bush LodgeDining Room at Pumba Bush LodgeDining Room at Pumba Bush LodgeCommon Room at Pumba Bush LodgePumba Bush LodgeSwimming Pool in the bushPool with a viewBreakfast in the bush
And for those in need of a little pampering after a tough day of luxury game driving…
