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Tembe Elephant Park Lodge

★★★ Off the P522-2 Road Sihangwane, Sihangwane, ZA

8.7 guest rating· 139 reviews

About this hotel

Luxurious Tented Accommodation in a Wildlife Reserve

Safari Experience and Wildlife Viewing

Experience the thrill of being surrounded by Africa's oldest Elephant population on exhilarating game drives.

Relaxation and Dining

Unwind in the outdoor splash pool, enjoy a refreshing drink at the on-site bar, and savor delicious meals included in your room rate, from a hearty breakfast to a BBQ buffet dinner.

Convenience and Comfort

Each tent features modern amenities like a fan, ensuite bathroom with an outdoor shower, and the option for in-room spa treatments. Book now to embark on a memorable safari adventure at Tembe Elephant Park Lodge.

Rooms & rates

Twin Safari Tent (TS12)

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Family Safari Tent (FS8)

Sleeps 6 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Suite (Tembe)

Sleeps 6 · 15 m² · 2× Queen Bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee
  • Shower

Family Safari Tent (FS1)

Sleeps 6 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Twin Safari Tent (TS10)

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Family Safari Tent (FS4)

Sleeps 6 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Twin Safari Tent (TS11)

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Twin Safari Tent (TS7)

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Standard Family Safari Tent (TS9)

Sleeps 6 · 40 m² · 2× Twin bed, 2× Queen bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Twin Safari Tent (TS15)

Sleeps 3 · 32 m² · 3× Twin bed

  • Desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer

Amenities

  • Paid WiFi
  • WiFi available
  • Outdoor pool
  • Swimming pool
  • Spa/wellness center
  • Free Parking
  • Accessible parking
  • Valet parking
  • Restaurant
  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • Sun loungers or beach chairs
  • 24-hour security
  • Non-smoking rooms
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  • Family rooms
  • Airport shuttle (additional charge)
  • Airport drop off
  • Airport pick up
  • Babysitting/child services
  • Board games/puzzles
  • CCTV in common areas
  • CCTV outside property
  • Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
  • Coffee Shop on site
  • Concierge service
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Delivered food - securely covered
  • Designated smoking area
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Fax/photocopying
  • Fire extinguishers
  • First aid kit available
  • Food delivered to guest room
  • Fruits
  • Game drives
  • Garden
  • Guest room sealed after cleaning
  • Guest rooms disinfected between stays
  • Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
  • Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
  • Invoice provided
  • Ironing service
  • Kid meals
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Laundry
  • Laundry washed per local authority guidelines
  • Live music/performance
  • Luggage storage
  • Massage services
  • Outdoor fireplace
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Packed lunches
  • Physical distancing in dining areas
  • Physical distancing rules followed
  • Picnic area
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • Safety deposit box
  • Sanitized tableware & silverware
  • Shared lounge/TV area
  • Shuttle service (additional charge)
  • Special diet menus - on request
  • Staff adhere to local safety protocols
  • Sun terrace
  • Sun umbrellas
  • Terrace
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Tour/class on local culture
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wine/champagne

Location

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Off the P522-2 Road Sihangwane, Sihangwane, ZA

Check-in
from 12:00 PM to 06:00 PM
Check-out
until 11:00 AM

What guests say8.7139 reviews

+ Friendly staff+ Excellent game drives+ Beautiful locationLimited animal sightingsFood quality mixed
Cleanliness8.7
Service9.2
Location9.2
Room Quality8.7
Amenities8.7
Value for Money8.1

Good place for twitchers

8.0

Nice tent, good food, excellent birding.

Due to poaching there are no white rhinos left.

Birgit · DE · 2026-07-25

Fantastische Lokation

10.0

Außergewöhnlicher Ort mit tollen Tiererlebnissen. Superfreundliches Personal hat alle Wünsche erfüllt, gutes Essen, auch für Vegetarier, kommen bestimmt wieder

Das wir abreisen mussten 😀

Hans-Jürgen · DE · 2026-07-18

Great except for the game drives (with noisy parents and child and game ranger not taking control)

10.0

Breakfast was standard but good.

On the game drive we were put together with a couple with a three year old child and we did not have the option that we did not want to go on the game drives with mentioned couple and child. It spoiled the whole experience because they were very noisy and inconsiderate answering cell phones and doing business while on the game drives. This should not be allowed on game drives because it puts everybody in danger and we don't believe a screaming child should be on game drive where elephants approaches a vehicle. After speaking to staff (management was not available at the time) we were informed that the couple had the option of leaving the child with a child carer, which they did not opt for. They gave the option to the wrong people. The other oversees couple were just as upset about the situation. We would not recommend anybody as Tembes policies regarding cellphone and young children is not up to standard. What should have been the highlight of our stay, turned into an experience that we will not recommend to anybody.

Barry · ZA · 2026-07-14

Experiência maravilhosa com elefantes e acomodação muito confortável

10.0

Amei a nossa acomodação, é um mix perfeito entre estar num acampamento, mas com conforto de quarto normal! A Family tent é ótima, muito espaçosa. O staff é mto receptivo e amigável, a comida é muito boa e caprichada. Passamos dois dias excelentes. O safari foi inesquecível!

Eu gostei de tudo, foi impecável. Só poderiam melhorar a comunicação prévia, tentamos ligar, ninguém atendeu, mandamos msg por email e aqui pelo Booking e ninguém responde. Tivemos que nos virar e tentar entender tudo pelo site mesmo.

Adriana · BR · 2026-06-08

Good to know

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

Please inform 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.

A deposit may be required at the property.

Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Children and extra bed policy

Children of any age are allowed.

Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.

You haven't added any extra beds.

Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Internet

WiFi is available in public areas and costs ZAR 50 per 24 hours.