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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
Outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers
Bathroom shower
Front of property
In-room safe, desk, bed sheets, wheelchair access
Visitors to this tranquil getaway can enjoy their morning meal on a serene terrace overlooking the lush garden. The outdoor pool offers a refreshing escape after a day of exploration, while the highly-praised spa treatments provide the perfect way to relax and rejuvenate.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Spa
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Room options

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

Suite (Tusker #16)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Tusker #15)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Tembe)

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite (#2)

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Standard Double Room

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite (#1)

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite (#8)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Tusker #7)

Highlights

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

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

Family Suite (#4)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Tusker #10)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Tusker #11)

Highlights

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

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

Suite (Tusker #12)

Highlights

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

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

What's nearby

  • Phongolo River Bridge - 18 min drive - 16.7 km

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), a front desk safe and luggage storage
  • Smoke-free property, concierge services 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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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)

More

  • Smoke-free property

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments; reservations can be made by contacting the property prior to 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
Lodge Tembe Elephant Park
Tembe Elephant Park uMhlabuyalingana
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uMhlabuyalingana Tembe Elephant Park Lodge
Tembe Elephant Park Lodge
Lodge Tembe Elephant Park
Tembe Elephant Park Accommodation
Tembe Elephant Park Lodge
Tembe Elephant Park uMhlabuyalingana
Tembe Elephant Park Lodge uMhlabuyalingana

Frequently asked questions

Does Tembe Elephant Park have a pool?

Yes, this property has an outdoor pool.

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 and 27.9 mi (45 km) from iSimangaliso Wetland Park.

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Tembe Elephant Park Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 13 out of 17 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 17 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 17 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 17 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 17 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ignatius

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

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Carola

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

8/10 Good

Michael

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

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

Michael

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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

10/10 Excellent

William

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GIlles

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

10/10 Excellent

Raymond

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

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

Janene

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

10/10 Excellent

Horst

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Verified traveller

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