From the singing and cool damp towels to mop the dust and sweat off on arrival, to the final farewell from the elephants, this game park really delivers on excitement, accommodation, hospitality and relaxation. Community involvement ensures committed, dedicated service from the staff, the expert game park management by KZN Wildlife means great game viewing, ongoing research projects mean encounters... More

Me and my husband spent 3 nights there and it was much better than we had anticipated (even with all the excellent reviews). All the staff was super friendly and helpful, the atmosphere was great, the food was delicious, the accommodation was comfortable and lovely, Vusi (our guide) was very knowledgeable and fun, we had many close encounters with elephants... More

I have been lucky enough to experience tented camps/lodges in Kenya, Tanzania & Botswana and several that are way more luxurious than TEMBE, I have never stayed in one that truly exudes REAL AFRICA whilst offering every comfort. As all great hotels & restaurants it is the staff & service that makes the place and TEMBE does not disappoint. Wonderful... More

We took some international guests to Tembe and even we were blown away by the experience. We spent 4 nights there which was probably enough for us, but not the international guests. The game drives were fantastic because our guide (Vusi the Unflappable) was outgoing and very knowledgeable, and tracked a leopard for a rare sighting, faced down a threatening... More

I can't compare Tembe with anywhere else I have ever stayed, it is fantastic. The park and lodge are run by the local Tembe tribe people who are exceptionally friendly and welcoming. Accomodation is in tented rooms which are actually quite comfortable and well appointed. Outside of the summer months I could see these being cold at night though. Elephants... More

Visited in Feb 2012. We spent 4 nights here and enjoyed every minute, very warm and enthusiastic welcome from staff. Tented rooms are very roomy and have everything you need, with en-suite bathroom and outside seating area. Food is fairly basic but very tasty and is a nice break from rich food. Game drives were excellent, wide variety of habitats... More

Tembe reserve exceeded all of our expectations! My husband and I spent two nights at the lodge, the rate is extremely reasonable, especially as it includes meals and game drives. The accommodation was not five star luxury but it is very comfortable and certainly more than adequate. The staff on the other hand have five star attitudes, they are always... More

My husband and I went to Tembe for a romantic weekend in the bush. I was so impressed with the value for money this place offered - it is honestly like being in a private game reserve, with your own open game vehicles and very knowledgeable and passionate guides (but at a quarter of the price). The staff were friendly... More

This was my second visit to Tembe and the reserve was as lovely as I remembered it. I wanted to have the best chance of seeing the biggest elephants possible and Tembe is one of the best places in Southern Africa for this. I have read that in the whole of Africa there may only be 40 genuine tuskers left.... More