Tembe Elephant Park
Getting There
South Africa Parks
Philip lives in South Africa and has authored many guidebooks to African destinations, including ‘The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa’.
Tembe Elephant Park is located about 410km/255mi north of Durban, 550km southeast of Johannesburg, and 300km south of southern Kruger National Park. The drive from Durban or southern Kruger takes around 5 hours*, while from Johannesburg it takes almost 7 hours*.
There is only one camp in the park, and it offers fully inclusive packages. With a 4x4, you can drive to the lodge and leave your car for the duration of your stay. Non-4x4 vehicles can safely be left at the entrance gate. A limited number of 4x4 self-drive visitors are allowed as day visitors in the park (note that there are very few accommodation options nearby).
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) in Johannesburg and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) in Cape Town are the primary points of arrival in South Africa. King Shaka International Airport (DUR) in Durban is another option. You can rent a vehicle at all airports.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Domestic Flights
There are several options for domestic carriers running scheduled flights to Durban:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
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