Tembe Elephant Park

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Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Tembe Elephant Park. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body scrub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Spa
  • Parking included
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
The current price is £228
includes taxes & fees
26 Oct - 27 Oct

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Suite (Tusker #16)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Suite (Tusker #15)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Suite (Tembe)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite (#2)

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Standard Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • 215 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Family Suite (#1)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Family Suite (#8)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Tusker #7)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Family Suite (#4)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

Suite (Tusker #10)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Suite (Tusker #11)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

Suite (Tusker #12)

  • 161 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds
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About the area

UMhlabuyalingana is home to Tembe Elephant Park. Local points of interest include Phongolo River Bridge. Visit our Embonisweni travel guide
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Off the P522-2 Road Sihangwane, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3963

What's nearby

  • Phongolo River Bridge
    26 min drive - 10.6 miles

Restaurants

  • Tembe Elephant Park Coffee Bar
    4 min drive

About this property

Tembe Elephant Park

  • Property highlights
  • Take advantage of free English breakfast, a terrace and a garden at Tembe Elephant Park. Treat yourself to spa services, such as a massage or a body scrub. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner. WiFi in public areas (surcharge) is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
  • Other perks include:
    • An outdoor pool, along with sunloungers and pool umbrellas
    • Free self-parking
    • A round-trip airport shuttle (surcharge), concierge services and a front desk safe
    • Luggage storage, smoke-free property and multilingual staff
  • Room features
  • All guest rooms at Tembe Elephant Park include comforts, such as air conditioning, as well as
  • Other conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
    • Bathrooms with rainfall showers and free toiletries
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, portable fans and daily housekeeping

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Frequently asked questions

Does Tembe Elephant Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Tembe Elephant Park?

As of 25 Oct 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembe Elephant Park on 26 Oct 2026 start from £228, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Tembe Elephant Park pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Tembe Elephant Park?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Tembe Elephant Park?

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Tembe Elephant Park?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Does Tembe Elephant Park provide a shuttle to the airport?

Yes, there's an airport shuttle.

Where is Tembe Elephant Park located?

Situated in uMhlabuyalingana, this lodge is 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Phongolo River Bridge.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Tembe Elephant Park Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

9.8

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.8

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 19 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 19 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 19 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 19 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 19 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

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What a wonderful place!! The game drives were amazing! Our guide, Philemon, was absolutely fantastic! The staff and food was great...and very plentiful. I can't wait to visit again.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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Enjoyed the atmosphere, friendly staff, accomodation and the safari drives. Very knowledgeable safari guide who was friendly, great sense of humour and made the trip more special ( thank you- Philemon ). Would definitely return to Tembe and recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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We had a wonderful stay, thanks for sharing this wonderfull place with us. Thank you Patrick for the wonderfull game drive, the Elephants were impressive... 🙏😌😱
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

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Very few places are now available in the world where you can stay, at a good price, and get the experience of being treated well by friendly staff and be so close to the natural world which is on the "doorstep". Accomodation (in tents) is superb with all all reasonable facilities having been considered and provided for the guests. Highly recommended for those interested in the (sadly declining) natural world who want to experience part of Africa's fantastic heritage before it disappears.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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The tent facilities are great - every reasonable thing has been considered to make your stay comfortable and it is all at a competitive price. Staff are friendly and helpful. The game drives are all led by knowledgeable and friendly staff so even if the wild-life is sometimes hard to find, they do their utmost to keep you informed and enjoy the experience of being in the "bush". A great place to stay for an African experience. It does not provide (the unwanted) 5* accommodation but provides a real feel of what many people would like to find. It was our 5th visit, so that must show something to indicate our approval!
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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This camp has now been visited 5 times - but always for the same reasons. The location is great, the staff are friendly and helpful, the prices are very reasonable, and everything about it provides an African "bush" experience. Although one can never be sure how successful the game-viewing may be, everything will be done to make it a memorable and informative experience. And it will be! Accommodation is first-rate with the safari-tents equipped for comfort but also a recognition that you are still in the "bush". Enjoy the wild-life, starry skies and the totally friendly environment! Totally recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025
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6/10 Okay

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Birds and birds again!

The staff are great however the game drives were not. If you like bird watching then great if not think about another park. The guide spent more time looking at birds and vegetation than any of the big 5. The vegetation is so thick near to the tracks it is impossible to spot anything ground level. The evening meals were poor but the breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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The birdwatching was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Excellent séjour dans le bush d'une journée

Séjour sous une grande tente bien aménagée avec sanitaire en dur. Un peu isolé dans le bush ce qui nous a permis de profiter des bruits de la nature. Petite piscine commune pour se rafraichir. 2 safaris par jour compris dans le prix. Merci à Patrick, notre guide, pour son dévouement. Petit déjeuner et repas variés et de très bonne qualité.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
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8/10 Good

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Leider viel Regen. Dadurch wenige Tiere gesehen, auch weil der Busch zu hoch und dicht bewachsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Das Hauszelt im Busch war sehr schön eingerichtet. Hilfsbereites Personal. Die Game Drives mit kundigem Guide sehr schön. Lwider kaum Elefanten gesehen. Ein Löwenrudel entschädigte das Vermissen anderer Tierarten.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023
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10/10 Excellent

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Great customer service, friendly staff awesome drives.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent

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Es war fantastisch, essen, Unterkunft, Game Drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
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10/10 Excellent

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Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

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Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019