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Temba Private Game Reserve
Experience the breathtaking beauty of Temba Private Game Reserve, located on the outskirts of Makhanda (Grahamstown). With its dense ravine thickets, scattered thorn trees, and open areas, this haven is a paradise for nature lovers, perfect for an unforgettable outdoor adventure. Temba Private Game Reserve features two exquisite lodges where our various accommodations are located: Olive Park Lodge and Aloe Temba Safari Lodge. Olive Park Lodge serves as our main accommodation, offering a luxurious stay with 7 beautifully appointed bedrooms, each with an en-suite bathroom and a terrace to soak in the surroundings. We provide meals by arrangement and offer special packages for conferences. Aloe Temba Safari Lodge is your home away from home, providing self-catering accommodations with 4 comfortable rooms, each with an en-suite bathroom, along with a charming garden apartment. This lodge features shared spaces like a fully equipped kitchen, an open-plan dining area, and a spacious lounge, making it the perfect place for relaxation and socialising. The garden apartment includes a fully equipped kitchen, a cosy dining space, and a lounge area with a smart TV (offering Netflix and Prime Video), plus a queen-size bedroom with an en-suite bathroom featuring a walk-in shower. At Family Vacation Rental, you'll also find a sparkling pool, an inviting undercover lapa, and a stylish outdoor bar to enjoy with friends and family. Engage in our exciting activities, including thrilling game drives, bush walks, serene bird watching, captivating photo safaris, and Big Five game viewing with our trusted neighbouring partners. At Temba Private Game Reserve, we pride ourselves on fostering lasting friendships and bringing guests closer to nature while creating memories that will last a lifetime. Come and immerse yourself in the ultimate nature retreat!
Area Info
Temba Private Game Reserve is located 14 km from central Makhanda (Grahamstown) and 120 km from Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport in the Eastern Cape.
The town is best known for the Grahamstown Arts Festival. Venues are set up all across the city and the town becomes a hub of activity from early morning trading of food and crafts to late-night live music concerts and shows. The National Arts Festival offers a wide programme over ten days, with literally hundreds of exhibitions and performances. The Arts Festival has become the premiere showcase for South African visual arts, music, theatre and dance.
As much a part of Makhanda as its defining architecture and festival buzz is the campus of Rhodes University.
Makhanda’s architecture features exquisite examples of Victorian, Colonial and Gothic Revivalist building styles.
Units and Rooms
Deluxe Triple Room
Guests: 3
Indulge in the comfort of our spacious rooms, each containing a king-size bed and 1 single bed. Each room has a private bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. Each room boasts a private entrance and a terrace with serene garden views.
Family Room
Guests: 3
Immerse yourself in the comfort of our Family Room, complete with a king-size bed, a single bed, and a modern en-suite bathroom with a bath, shower, and toilet. a convenient tea and coffee station, electric blankets,
Superior Suite
Guests: 2
Each spacious suite offers a king-size bed and a private bathroom. Each room boasts a private entrance, underfloor heating, a TV for media entertainment, free Wi-Fi access, and a terrace with stunning garden views.
Garden Apartment
Guests: 2
This cosy flat has a queen-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a luxurious walk-in shower. This apartment boasts a kitchen for self-catering, an open-plan lounge and dining area with a charming private fireplace, and a patio with a BBQ/braai.
Luxury Superior Suite
Guests: 2
This cosy suite is furnished with a king-sized bed, lounge suite, closet space, and a small prep area with a coffee machine, microwave, Smart TV, bar fridge, and toaster. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower. Access to a shared kitchen.
Superior Deluxe Suite
Guests: 2
This cosy suite is furnished with a king-sized bed, lounge suite, closet space, and a little prep area with a coffee machine, microwave, bar fridge, and toaster. The en-suite bathroom is fitted with a shower. Access to a shared kitchen.
Deluxe Twin Room 3
Guests: 2
This room has twin beds/a king-size bed and an en-suite bathroom with a shower. This room contains a coffee/tea station with a kettle, a hairdryer, a 42-inch Smart TV, free Wi-Fi, a desk, and a closet for clothing storage. Access to a shared kitchen.
Deluxe Twin Room 4
Guests: 2
Furnished with twin beds and has an en-suite bathroom fitted with a toilet, basin, bath and shower. Amenities include a dressing station with a kettle and hair dryer, a 42-inch Smart TV, Wi-Fi, a desk, and a clothing closet. Access to a shared kitchen.
