October 3, 2025
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Home of Africa’s Gentle Giants
The park is part of the ancestral home of the Tembe tribe, who founded the reserve in 1983 and continue to look after it today. The park was founded to protect the elephants, as well as the sand forest vegetation that makes up this part of South Africa.
Our Tours In Tembe Elephant Park
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Why Visit Tembe Elephant Park?
Walk Among Giants
Tembe Elephant Park is reputedly home to the largest elephants you will find in Africa. If you are looking for "tuskers" (elephants with large tusks) then Tembe is where you need to go. The park is also home to the Big 5 and part of its charm is that it is located in one of the least developed and least visited safari areas in South Africa, right on the border of Mozambique. Hidden within the forest, if you are very lucky, you will be able to spot the suni, one of the smallest and rarest antelopes in South Africa.
Best Times To Visit Tembe Elephant Park
Seasonal Highlights for Every Traveller
Tembe is best known for its elephants – enormous bulls with iconic long tusks – but its wilderness offers much more. Visitors are rewarded with a sense of solitude and a true connection to nature.
- 🌀 Winter (May – September)
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Dry season, excellent for game viewing as wildlife gathers at waterholes. Cooler weather makes safaris pleasant.
- 🌀 Summer (October – April)
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Lush landscapes and vibrant birding season. Higher chance of spotting newborn animals. Afternoon rains bring dramatic skies and green scenery.
Your Safari, Your Story
Discover Africa’s legendary tuskers and the wilderness of Tembe Elephant Park. Start planning your journey today with Indigo Safaris.
