Tembe Elephant Park Lodge

–Excellent location – show map
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Scored 9.1
Rated wonderful

Staff

9.6

About this property

Comfortable Accommodations: Tembe Elephant Park Lodge in Sihangwane offers 3-star luxury tent accommodations with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and balconies. Each unit features a work desk, wardrobe, and free toiletries. Exceptional Facilities: Guests enjoy spa facilities, a sun terrace, and a lush garden. The property includes a year-round outdoor swimming pool, restaurant, bar, and outdoor dining areas. Additional amenities include a games room, lounge, and outdoor fireplace. Dining Experience: The family-friendly restaurant serves African cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, buffet, full English/Irish, and local specialties. Live music and culture classes enhance the dining experience. Nearby Attractions: Tembe Elephant Park is 3.7 mi away, offering opportunities for nature trips. The lodge provides a paid shuttle service and full-day security for guest convenience.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Halal, Gluten-free, Buffet

Free Parking Available On Site

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Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Staff were great, food was fantastic and overall a wonderful stay even if the weather the weather was shocking.”
Priscilla
United States United States
“Meals were excellent and the staff was very welcoming. Our guide was great and even took us out an extra time to see the elephants. Loved the sundowners and the morning coffee stops on the game drives. The tents are secluded and quiet. Great...”
Andreas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“For elephant lovers, this is the place!The staff was lovely and really made such an effort to offer vegetarian meal options. We loved the opportunity to go and spend time at the hide during the day, such peaceful setting to watch nature unfold.”
Kitching
South Africa South Africa
“The whole experience was out of this world!! The staff were so friendly and accommodating. The Food was fantastic! But, the best part was the close interactions with the Elephants (literally touching distance) and how well the Game Rangers new how...”
Richard
France France
“Nice comfortable beds in safari tents hidden from other tents. Lovely pool for the heat of the day. Super friendly staff Knowledgeable guide Food and food choice was basic but delicious and plentiful”
Ruth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were so friendly and helpful. Game drives were amazing, we had so many elephant encounters. We would definitely come back!”
Claes
Denmark Denmark
“Nice camp in bush. Fantastic elephant sightings on game drives. Friendly staff. Very nice fresh honest food”
Amy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“We loved this park! The staff were so friendly and helpful and our game drive couldn’t have been any better ☀️🐘”
Mfundenhle
South Africa South Africa
“Food, was very nice; the place as well: safari game drives were amazing.”
Adrian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Excellent game drives with Philomon, very knowledgable, good sense of humour and was sensitive to the needs of the participants. The food was good, and delivered with good customer service. The atmosphere and location of the tents was excellent,...”

Host Info

Company review score: 9.6Based on 169 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Property info

Electricity 24 hour Fast Wi-Fi

Languages Spoken

English,Zulu

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant #1
  • Cuisine
    African
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
  • Ambience
    Family-friendly
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of Tembe Elephant Park Lodge

Great facilities! Review score, 9.1

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Wifi
  • Airport shuttle
  • Spa and wellness center
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar

House rules

Tembe Elephant Park Lodge takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
You need to let the property know what time you'll be arriving in advance.
Check-out
From 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
Free

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 5:00 AM.

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please inform Tembe Elephant Park Lodge of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.

In the event of an early departure, the property will charge you the full amount for your stay.

This property is accessible by an unpaved road, which might not be suitable for some vehicles.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.

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