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The largest African elephants in the world,
along with rhino, buffalo, leopard, hippo and antelope species in a 300
sq.km. park on the South Africa / Mozambique border. Excellent birding
opportunities and scuba diving on the nearby Tongoland reefs.
The magnificent African elephants, more than 140 in number - from massive
full-grown adults to juveniles - are Tembe's main attraction and make for
spectacular viewing.
At 300 square kilometres in
extent,Tembe is the third largest game reserve in KwaZulu-Natal, home not
only to the unique African elephant population but to a profusion of
wildlife - including 4 of the Big Five.
Black and white rhino (more than
65 in total), buffalo, leopard, hippo, serval, eland, zebra, giraffe, hyena,
jackal, wildebeest, nyala, kudu, water buck, reed buck, red duiker, warthog,
and other small mammals thrive in abundance. |
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The lodge comprises luxury and semi-luxury
safari tents that blend unobtrusively with their natural surroundings and
are tucked away in secluded areas behind a secure perimeter fence. A
refreshing dip in the lodge's sparkling swimming pool provides welcome
relief after a day's game viewing.
Tembe lodge and conference centre, are privately managed and offer guided
tours in luxury, air-conditioned or open safari vehicles. The lodge
comprises luxury en-suite safari tents that blend unobtrusively with their
natural surrounds and are tucked away in secluded areas around the lodge. A
swimming pool and open-air braai area lends itself to a rustic ambience and
guests can enjoy campfire meals and the unforgettable experience of Africa
under the stars.
All amenities are catered for and tariffs include; accommodation, meals,
teas, coffee and light refreshments. Daytime and evening game drives are
conducted by an experienced guide and are included at no extra cost. Stay for
one night or as long as you wish : there is an infinite variety of
attractions in the Tembe Elephant Park and the surrounding Maputaland area. |
Get close up to the elephant