Tembe Elephant Park Lodge
Off the P522-2 Road Sihangwane, 3973 Sihangwane, South Africa – Excellent location - show map
Portions were very good, really tasty. Soups were exceptionally tasty. We were spoilt with a private dinner and gift basket with fruit and champagne for anniversary. :-) Even in the rain the guides were very happy to drive guests on the game drives. Guides are very knowledgeable. Stunning venue.
Nestled in a protected wildlife reserve, Tembe Elephant Park Lodge provides family-friendly tented accommodation in the KwaZulu-Natal Province. This community-owned and managed lodge has access to some of the oldest Elephant population in Africa. Each tent is equipped with a fan and an ensuite bathroom which provides guests with an additional outdoor shower. Guests can enjoy bush views whilst relaxing on the patio of their room. The room rate is inclusive of breakfast, lunch and dinner. Dinner provides guests with a set menu or BBQ buffet option. A full English breakfast is enjoyed under the thatched dining hall, whilst lunch is served buffet-style. Game drives are available on request. Guests can make use of the outdoor splash pool, on-site bar or watch TV in the shared lounge. For a surcharge, guests can enjoy selected spa treatments in the privacy of their rooms. The Goelela border of Swaziland is 136 km away whilst Maputo is 175 km away. King Shaka International Airport is a 5 hour drive away from the property and a shuttle can be arranged on request.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Spa and wellness centre
- WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
Availability
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Property practices
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- CathrineSouth Africa“Portions were very good, really tasty. Soups were exceptionally tasty. We were spoilt with a private dinner and gift basket with fruit and champagne for anniversary. :-) Even in the rain the guides were very happy to drive guests on the game...”
- JamesSouth Africa“So relaxing, Everything was catered for. We were looked after from beginning to end in all respects.”
- SumeshaSouth Africa“Great Time at Tembe. Awesome glamping set up. Courteous staff, a good amount of food, not overly luxurious but perfect to fuel you through the day.”
Host Information
Property surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Restaurant #1
- CuisineAfrican
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner
- AmbianceFamily friendly
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
Facilities of Tembe Elephant Park LodgeGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Outdoor swimming pool
- Airport shuttle
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Spa and wellness centre
- WiFi
- Free parking
- Restaurant
- Bar
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- View
- Outdoor fireplace
- Picnic area
- Outdoor furniture
- Outdoor dining area
- Sun terrace
- Patio
- Balcony
- Terrace
- Garden
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Drying rack for clothing
- Live music/performance
- Tour or class about local culture
- Game drives
- Dining area
- Seating Area
- Desk
- Coffee house on site
- Fruits
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Kid-friendly buffet
- Kid meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Valet parking
- Street parking
- Accessible parking
- Invoice provided
- Private check-in/check-out
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- Board games/puzzles
- Babysitting/child servicesAdditional charge
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopying
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Shuttle serviceAdditional charge
- Shared lounge/TV area
- Electric blankets
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Wake-up service
- Private entrance
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Airport shuttleAdditional charge
- Non-smoking rooms
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Entire unit located on ground floor
- Open all year
- Full body massage
- Head massage
- Couples massage
- Foot massage
- Neck massage
- Back massage
- Spa facilities
- Sun umbrellas
- Sun loungers or beach chairs
- MassageAdditional charge
- Spa and wellness centreAdditional charge
- English
- Zulu
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.
There are no extra beds available at this property.
All cots are subject to availability.
No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cash Tembe Elephant Park Lodge accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests must be quiet between 22:00 and 05:00.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
The fine printNeed-to-know information for guests at this property
Please inform Tembe Elephant Park Lodge in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided 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 via an unpaved road, which may be unsuitable for some vehicles.
This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.
Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 05:00:00.
FAQs about Tembe Elephant Park Lodge
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Guests staying at Tembe Elephant Park Lodge can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.9).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
- Halal
- Gluten-free
- Buffet
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The prices at Tembe Elephant Park Lodge may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Tembe Elephant Park Lodge is from 12:00, and check-out is until 11:00.
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Tembe Elephant Park Lodge is 1 miles from the centre of Sihangwane. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Yes, Tembe Elephant Park Lodge is popular with guests booking family stays.
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Tembe Elephant Park Lodge offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Spa and wellness centre
- Massage
- Neck massage
- Tour or class about local culture
- Full body massage
- Swimming Pool
- Couples massage
- Spa facilities
- Foot massage
- Live music/performance
- Head massage
- Back massage
- Game drives
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Tembe Elephant Park Lodge has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant #1
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Yes, this hotel has a pool. Find out the details about the pool and other facilities on this page.