A farm stay on Tembele Country Estate, near Polokwane

Paddocks under acacias, horses at the rail, a labyrinth in the field and fire pits at dusk. Country quiet, minutes from the city.

Location

Just off the N1 and R71

On the estate

Tembele Equestrian Centre

Outdoors

Labyrinth, fire pits, gardens

Pets

By arrangement

Nature instead of noise, close to Polokwane

The Barn on Tembele sits on Tembele Country Estate, a family farm on the edge of Polokwane. You are just off the R71 and close to the N1, yet the paddocks, old trees and open fields make the city feel far away.

Guests come for the tranquillity of a farm stay: fresh air, birdsong in the morning and dark, quiet nights.

Horses at the Tembele Equestrian Centre

The estate is home to the Tembele Equestrian Centre, where riders train in show jumping and western mounted games. Guests are welcome to stroll down to the stables and say hello to the horses.

For time in the saddle, horse trails and game drives run in the nearby Polokwane Game Reserve.

The labyrinth, fire pits and gardens

A labyrinth is planted in the field, a peaceful place for a slow walk at sunrise or sunset, and it has hosted labyrinth walks for the Polokwane wellness circle. Near the Barn, a fire pit sits under a big fairy-lit tree.

In February 2024 the family, staff and volunteers planted indigenous trees and shrubs across the estate, and the gardens around the units keep growing.

Farm animals, children and pets

Horses, chickens, a goat and the farm dogs share the estate, and the goat has been known to look in through a sliding door. Children love it.

Pets are welcome by arrangement, and Finch Cottage is our pet friendly cottage with a large garden.

Day tours and activities from the Barn

The Tembele Collection runs day tours around Polokwane, from cultural visits to Bakone Malapa and Moletjie to game drives and alfresco meals in the Polokwane Game Reserve. Ask Lisa to add one to your stay.