Guest Farms Accommodation Near Tembe Elephant Reserve
*All distances listed are as the crow flies, and not actual travel distances.
Tembe Elephant Reserve Reviews
More info about Tembe Elephant Reserve
Lying deep in the heart of Maputoland, the Tembe Elephant Park was established to preserve the world’s largest land mammal, the African elephant. They are also the last of the free-roaming herds that once trekked all the way to Mozambique. This route is no longer open and the elephants are now restricted to a 30000ha wilderness area. The area known as Maputoland is located in the far north of the KwaZulu-Natal Province and within a tropical and sub-tropical transitional zone. Here, the thick sand forests and well-watered grassland are the ideal environment for elephants.
Tembe has a reputation for hosting some of the largest elephant specimens and one particular individual who died of old age a few years back was considered the largest in Africa. He died at age 56 and his massive right tusk almost reached the floor.
But Tembe is also a Big 5 game park, with lions introduced a few years ago... Show more
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Guest Farms could very well be the most idyllic South African form of accommodation. If you are out in the country you should definitely consider staying at a Guest Farm. From romantic getaways to a family holiday, they are perfect. They can range from absolutely luxurious to comfortable and you could easily find one that suits your budget. If you have children they will easily be occupied by the animals and nature that surround. They are often well staffed with a restaurant on the premises and well situated amongst various nature activities. Heading into the country? Have a look at our Guest Farms listing on Accommodirect.