Pumbaa Wildlife Park - Guided Tours

23/05/2026

Kids Under 12 Pay Half Price On Sundays.
Free Entry For Children Under 2.

Join Us At Pumbaa Wildlife Park For a 90-Minute Guided Walking Tour Where You Can See Lions, Hyenas, Cheetahs, Wild Dogs and More Up Close!

📍 Barberton Road, Glenwood Turn Off, Cromdale Turn Off, Nelspruit(Mbombela), Mpumalanga, South Africa.
Contact No:
+27 81 338 9980
+27 82 520 2456

21/05/2026

Come join us at Pumbaa Wildlife Park this Father’s Day and spoil your hero the way he deserves! 🦁🔥

Treat Dad to a delicious, juicy T-bone steak and enjoy a FREE guided walking tour through our wildlife park — exclusively for dads who order the T-bone special.

Bring the whole family and make it a day to remember with great food, fresh air, and a touch of the wild.

📅 Father’s Day
📍 Pumbaa Wildlife Park & Accommodation

Bookings are recommended – don’t miss out!

01/05/2026

🎉 Celebrating 6 Incredible Years! 🎉

First, we want to thank each and every guest who has walked through our doors — whether for accommodation or to visit our majestic animals. We would never have reached this 6-year milestone without you. Our visitors have truly become family, and for that, we are deeply grateful.

Happy Birthday, Pumbaa Wildlife Park & Accommodation! 🐾

A very special thank you goes to Hennie and Melanie Maritz. From your dedicated staff to every animal on this park, we appreciate your guidance, your support, your time, and all the love you pour into this beautiful gem you have built.

Here’s to a wonderful year ahead — may God be with us in everything we face from here on.

With gratitude,
The Pumbaa Family 💜

28/04/2026

At Pumbaa Wildlife Park, pensioners enjoy ½ price on Guided Walks every Thursday.
Come and enjoy a relaxing and memorable experience. No bookings needed.

Contact: 081 338 9980 for more information

Address: Barberton Road, Glenwood Turn Off, 5km outside Nelspruit

28/04/2026

The 9 Largest Cats: Origins & Lineages

These predators represent the feline family's peak adaptation across the globe.

The Ranking:

• 1. Tiger (Panthera): Asia. The world's largest cat; adapted to everything from Siberian snows to tropical jungles.

• 2. Lion (Panthera): Africa. The only social big cat; historically spanned from Europe to India.

• 3. Jaguar (Panthera): Americas. The largest cat in the Western Hemisphere; king of the Amazon rainforest.

• 4. Cougar/Puma (Puma): Americas. A "small cat" by lineage but "big" by size; holds the widest range in the Americas.

• 5. Leopard (Panthera): Africa/Asia. The ultimate generalist, thriving in deserts, forests, and mountains.

• 6. Snow Leopard (Panthera): Central Asia. A high-altitude specialist evolved for life in the Himalayas.

• 7. Cheetah (Acinonyx): Africa. A unique evolutionary branch built for speed over raw power.

• 8. Eurasian Lynx (Lynx): Eurasia. The largest lynx; evolved with "snowshoe" paws for hunting in deep snow.

• 9. Clouded Leopard (Neofelis): S.E. Asia. An ancient lineage with the longest canine teeth relative to body size.

- In 2026, these cats remain the vital "keystone" species of their habitats. Whether they roar (Panthera) or purr (Felinae), their survival is the ultimate metric for the health of our planet’s wilderness.

26/04/2026