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Tembe Elephant Park

3.0 star property
Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana with free breakfast and spa services

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Property grounds
Front of property
Game drive
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Housekeeping
  • Air conditioning
The current price is NZ$512
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar

Explore the area

Map
Off the P522-2 Road Sihangwane, uMhlabuyalingana, KwaZulu-Natal, 3963
  • Tembe Elephant Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Phongolo River Bridge
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Ndumo Game Reserve
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Family Suite (#1)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Suite (#1)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite (Tusker #7)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite (Tusker #7)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

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In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Suite (#8)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite (Tusker #16)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite (Tusker #16)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Suite (Tusker #15)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite (Tusker #15)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 14.9 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Suite (Tembe)

Suite (Tembe)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Family Suite (#2)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Suite (#2)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Standard Double Room

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Standard Double Room

Highlights

Air conditioning
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
Desk
Wardrobe
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

View all photos for Family Suite (#4)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Family Suite (#4)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Queen Beds

View all photos for Suite (Tusker #11)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite (Tusker #11)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Suite (Tusker #10)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite (Tusker #10)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

View all photos for Suite (Tusker #12)

In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access

Suite (Tusker #12)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cots/infant beds
Separate bedroom
Portable fan
Hairdryer
Rainfall showerhead
Private bathroom
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Large Single Beds

About the area

Embonisweni

At Tembe Elephant Park, you'll be 15.6 km (9.7 mi) from Phongolo River Bridge. Highlights at this lodge include a restaurant, an outdoor swimming pool and free daily breakfast. .A day of pampering can include massages and body scrubs. For a drink, you can stop by the lodge's own lounge bar. Other amenities include Wi-Fi in public areas and laundry facilities. Free English breakfast is available daily between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also free self parking, along with the convenience of an airport shuttle.
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What's nearby

  • Phongolo River Bridge - 16 min drive - 15.7 km
  • Lake Sibaya - 58 min drive - 57.9 km
  • Border Cave - 78 min drive - 57.3 km
  • Rocktail Bay - 89 min drive - 60.0 km
  • Mabibi Beach - 93 min drive - 62.0 km

Restaurants

  • ‪Tembe Elephant Park Coffee Bar - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Tembe Elephant Park

Lodge in uMhlabuyalingana with free breakfast and spa services
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have WiFi for a fee.

An outdoor pool, spa services, and a terrace are also featured at the business-friendly Tembe Elephant Park. Free self parking is available.

This 3-star uMhlabuyalingana lodge is smoke free.

  • 15 guestrooms or units
  • English breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Umbrellas for the pool
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Tembe Elephant Park offers 15 air-conditioned accommodations with a hairdryer and free toiletries. Business-friendly amenities include desks and safes. Bathrooms include a shower with a rainfall showerhead. In-room massages and hairdryers can be requested. A nightly turndown service is provided and housekeeping is offered on a daily basis.
Guests can pamper themselves by indulging in the on-site spa services. Services include massages and body scrubs.

Languages

English, Zulu

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (ZAR 50 per day)
  • WiFi in public areas has a 1-device limit

Parking and transport

  • Return airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Outdoor pool

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Outdoor pool

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Turndown service

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Picnic area
  • Pool loungers
  • Pool umbrellas
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Body scrubs
  • In-room massages

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Portable fan
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Late check-out subject to availability

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 6:00 AM - 9:00 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 6:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
This property charges a mandatory gate fee per vehicle on arrival. The fee varies by number of passengers per vehicle.

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Destination fee: ZAR 50 per person, per night.
  • Additional fee: ZAR 110

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: ZAR 50 per day (1-device limit, rates may vary)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cots/infant beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Diners Club, debit cards and cash.

We should mention

  • Reservations are needed for massage services and spa treatments. For reservations, contact the lodge before arrival using the contact information on the booking confirmation.

National rating

Quality graded by the Tourism Grading Council of South Africa (TGCSA) – South Africa's official quality assurance organisation.

Property is also known as

Tembe Elephant Park Accommodation Lodge
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Tembe Elephant Park?

Tembe Elephant Park offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 4 Mar 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Tembe Elephant Park on 16 Mar 2025 start from NZ$502.71, 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 parking available at Tembe Elephant Park?

Yep, Tembe Elephant Park has a free self car park.

Are there any beaches close to Tembe Elephant Park?

The closest beach to Tembe Elephant Park is Mabibi Beach (47.9 km).

Is there a spa on site at Tembe Elephant Park?

There's no onsite spa, but this property does offer services like body scrubs.

Does Tembe Elephant Park have a pool?

Tembe Elephant Park has an outdoor pool. Grab your bathers and lounge poolside while enjoying under the shade of an umbrella.

What makes Tembe Elephant Park a romantic place to stay?

A lounge bar, plus rainfall showerheads in the guestrooms, help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Tembe Elephant Park.

Does Tembe Elephant Park serve breakfast?

You bet, free English breakfast is served daily from 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Tembe Elephant Park?

No, but there's an airport shuttle for a fee.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Tembe Elephant Park?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves local and international cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at Tembe Elephant Park?

Check-in begins at noon. Check-out time is 10:30 AM.

Are pets allowed at Tembe Elephant Park?

No, only service animals are allowed.

Tembe Elephant Park Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 15 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 15 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 15 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 15 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 15 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

10/10 Excellent

Ignatius

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The birdwatching was excellent!!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
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

10/10 Excellent

Janene

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

8/10 Good

Michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great customer service, friendly staff awesome drives.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

GIlles

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Thierry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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

8/10 Good

Horst

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Leider viel Regen. Dadurch wenige Tiere gesehen, auch weil der Busch zu hoch und dicht bewachsen.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Horst

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Es war fantastisch, essen, Unterkunft, Game Drive.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019