My friend and I stayed at Tembo village this easter and it was an incredible place. Home away from home. Very beautiful cozy and clean rooms and towels changed every other day. The staff are all extremely helpful and cheerful people. Lara was especially a sweetheart and always available for any inquiries. Keep up the beautiful work at the beautiful... More

We stayed for 4 nights at Tembo back in February. It was a short break as a couple as part of a family holiday in Kenya with our baby twins. The rooms are clean and simple making good use of local materials and furniture. The bed was huge with mossie nets and we had a fan which was perfectly adequate... More

Having read the very positive reviews, we were amazed with the poor staff attention, state of the room and quality of food that we were served with during our 3 night stay. The room was very small, the fan in the very very hot room was not working all the time because of power cuts and lack of back-up. When... More

Stayed here from 25th December 2012 until 3rd January 2013 Bettina and her husband Peter and all their family are so nice and friendly nothing was a problem for them if you required anything. Staff are friendly Millie my waitress is a lovely person always greeting you with a smile. Lara Bettina's daughter is lovely we had some good chats... More

My friend and I stayed at the Tembo Village for two days last week. We made an emergency booking after spending one night at Villa Veronika in Watamu, which had been recommended in both the Lonely Planet and Rough Guide but which turned out to be pretty awful - there's been a recent change in owner there apparently and the... More

Staying in Tembo has been such a fantastic experience accommodation was superb and to a high standard . each meal was cooked to perfection and not one bad word could be said . The owners Peter and Bettina were superb hosts they were very friendly and gave their upmost to accommodate our needs . Peter , Bettina and their family... More

My wife and I travelled to the quite village of Watamu as a break between game drives in Tsavo West and Tsavo East, and to explore Watamu's attractions at the same time. We stayed at Tembo village because of its excellent location and its reputation. We were surprised with the quality of the food and the effort made by the... More

Well we are back to Tembo for an extended visit.It is as if we have never been away.This place has a charm that never seems to fade.We have been welcomed back as though we are part of the family and feel so comfortable here.We are enjoying the same high standards that we experienced on our first visit.The weather at the... More

After 6 days of safari through Kenya Watamu we arrived at a rest well deserved 4 days. Peace, quiet, and good food ....... beverages, And especially sympathy the bosses Bettina Peter and Lara. Après 6 jours de safari à travers le Kenya nous sommes arrivés à Watamu pour un repos de 4 jours bien mérité. Tranquilité, calme, bonne cuisine and.......... More