Escape to the Wild: Tembe Elephant Park (14 – 17 October 2026)

Tembe Lodge, Tembe Elephant Park
Experience an unforgettable escape to the heart of the wild at Tembe Lodge, nestled within the legendary Tembe Elephant Park. This remote and pristine sanctuary is home to some of Africa’s largest elephants, offering guests exceptional game viewing, guided safari drives, and immersive bush experiences.

Stay in comfortable lodge accommodation surrounded by untouched wilderness, where every day brings close encounters with wildlife, breathtaking landscapes, and a real bush experience—raw, authentic, and deeply connected to nature. Ideal for nature lovers seeking an off-the-beaten-track safari in one of South Africa’s most remarkable conservation areas.

Depart:  Regret Fully Booked

Return:  Regret Fully Booked



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Escape to the Wild: Tembe Elephant Park

Stand Face-to-Face with Africa’s Gentle Giants

Imagine this…
The quiet of the bush at sunrise.
Fresh tracks in the sand.
And then — a majestic elephant appears just metres away.

Welcome to Tembe Elephant Park — one of South Africa’s most untouched safari destinations, home to some of the largest elephants on the continent, incredible wildlife sightings, and a sense of peace you simply can’t find anywhere else.

This is more than a getaway…
It’s a chance to slow down, reconnect, and truly feel Africa.

Guest Feedback

“Absolutely top class – 5★. The guide was incredible… and the elephant encounter? Unforgettable. A truly special trip!”
— Roy

The Tembe Difference

🌿 Fewer vehicles, more exclusive sightings
🐘 Famous for rare Big Tusker elephants
🦜 A paradise for bird lovers
🌍 Unspoilt, authentic wilderness

Arrive as strangers, leave as friends.
Let us take care of everything — you simply sit back, relax, and enjoy the journey.

Please let us know should you wish to secure one of the remaining spaces, and we will gladly assist with the booking process.

  • The beautiful sand forest ecosystem in the middle of unspoiled bush
  • Luxury tented accommodation – Experience the outdoor shower
  • Game drives in 4x4 viewing vehicles
  • An abundance of wildlife – including the Big Five
  • The big tuskers – Eight of Africa’s remaining “big tuskers” live in Tembe elephant park
  • Wildlife viewings from Mahlasela hide – See the lions who frequent the Tembe waterhole
  • Africa’s smallest antelope – The tiny Suni
  • A birders paradise – over 340 species
  • All inclusive road transfer charges, including waters and light snacks
  • Tea/coffee refreshment stop
  • Africa Memories travel host
  • 3 nights accommodation in a tented suite
  • All meals, basic teas & coffees
  • 2 game drives daily with dedicated wildlife guide
  • Wildlife hide visits
  • Conservation levies
  • All beverages consumed from the bar and/or on game drives
  • Laundry, spa treatments, items of a personal nature
  • Travel insurance & gratuities
  • Activities other than specified
  • Increases in prices beyond our control