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A single elk standing in a grassy field with a blurred natural background.
A close-up of an elephant's face with tusks.
A red building with a sign reading "SOPHIA TOWN LASER STARZ" in a rural area with a dirt road and sparse buildings.
A dirt road with giraffes and a person in the center.
Pumba Private Game Reserve

Pumba Private Game Reserve

5 out of 5
Highlands, Makana Municipality Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is £446 per night from 13 Aug to 14 Aug
£446
13 Aug - 14 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury lodge in Makhanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free parking and private plunge pools. Popular attraction African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (40 reviews)
"This was our first safari which was absolutely amazing. We got to see 4 of the big 5. We had one of the bush lodges. The lodges themselves are beautiful and huge. Our only disappointment was that we were given one of the lodges without a view onto the plain and waterhole. I did request a lodge with ..."

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Pumba Private Game Reserve
African Safari Lodge

African Safari Lodge

3.5 out of 5
Medbury Farm Makhanda Eastern Cape
The price is £56 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
£56
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this lodge in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge).
10/10 Exceptional! (3 reviews)
"Nice room, fantastic view down the river with a deer on our patio 😁"

Reviewed on 10 Feb 2026

African Safari Lodge
Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge

4 out of 5
Heatherton Towers Makhanda Eastern Cape
Stay at this all-inclusive lodge in Makhanda. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attraction Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
"….."

Reviewed on 26 Feb 2025

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Kwandwe Great Fish River Lodge
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Charming 1-bedroom cottage with WiFi and AC in enchanting Makhanda

Charming 1-bedroom cottage with WiFi and AC in enchanting Makhanda

Makhanda EC
Stay at this cottage in Makhanda. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Observatory Museum and Elizabeth Salt Monument are located ...
Charming 1-bedroom cottage with WiFi and AC in enchanting Makhanda
Cosy & gorgeous 3-bedroom house in Grahamstown with pool! Stunning family home!

Cosy & gorgeous 3-bedroom house in Grahamstown with pool! Stunning family home!

Grahamstown Eastern Cape
Stay at this holiday home in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Egazini Park and Observatory Museum are located ...
Cosy & gorgeous 3-bedroom house in Grahamstown with pool! Stunning family home!
Melton Manor

Melton Manor

4.5 out of 5
R67 Fort Brown Makhanda Eastern Cape
Stay at this luxury holiday home in Makhanda. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and on-site spa services. Popular attraction Kwandwe Private Game Reserve is located ...
Melton Manor
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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve

9.8/10 (6 reviews)
Explore the great outdoors at African Pride Pumba Private Game Reserve, a lovely green space in Makhanda. Discover the countryside while you're in the area.
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Up Close Wildlife Encounters

Day Safari at Pumba Private Game Reserve

£74
per adult
Day Safari at Pumba Private Game Reserve
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