Cultural Experience

Safari Game Drives Come and enjoy the thrill of a Tembe safari game drive in one of our open vehicles. Shiver with anticipation as you edge up close to one of Tembe's giants. Feel their steady gaze as they size you up – as you observe each other. And meet one of the most dangerous animals in Africa – the Cape Buffalo – and watch as even the lions tread carefully around the horns of the massive buffalo bulls.

Meet the Big Five What would a game safari be without spotting the complete Big 5! There's no doubt you will see some of Tembe's celebrated elephants and buffalo, but how about experiencing the prehistoric-looking white rhinos and their slightly smaller relatives, the black rhinos. Observe the deadly yet graceful leopard, and feel the overwhelming macho presence of a male lion and the casual power of the lionesses.

But that's not all we have to offer you!

Come to Tembe to experience the primeval veld, completely untouched by the human hand. The land is populated by an abundance of game, varying from the graceful five meter tall giraffe to one of the smallest antelope in Africa, the 15cm Suni.

Enjoy the sight of impala flitting across the road like Olympic gymnasts, the strange yet comical gait of the warthog, and the noble bearing of the kudu with its gracefully spiralling horns.

With more than 340 bird species, many of which are at the southern limit of their range, if you're a bird watcher or just a bird lover, you can embrace the magnificent opportunities offered at Tembe. Some of the birds to be seen at Tembe come from great distances; such as the glorious Steppe Eagle, which migrates all the way from Eastern Europe. In Tembe these birds feed mainly on termites, but also hunt small mammals and reptiles.

Stories told in Dance folklore

Have you ever wondered why the elephant has such a long trunk?

Let Tembe uncover the charming stories of the wilderness and its beautiful creatures. What better way to learn about the African bush than to sit around a glowing campfire in the boma, under the night stars and be witness to the dances of Africa.

Tembe dancers visit the lodge by request and re-enact folklore stories in song and dance. You will be entranced by the African rhythms and the eloquent dancers dressed in Thonga - Zulu regalia - skins and furs; wielding shields and spears with such fiery passion.

All tips that are received throughout the festivities will be donated to a fund that buys school uniforms for the local children who cannot afford to buy their own