“ | It's true. Our Valley will return. And so will we. But in the meantime, we elephants need a new place to live. Somewhere we can all be together | ” |
Ma Tembo's Herd is a herd of elephants led by Ma Tembo that resides in the Pride Lands.
History[]
The Lion Guard: Return of the Roar[]
Some members of Ma Tembo's Herd can be seen during Zuka Zama.
The Rise of Makuu[]
Some members of Ma Tembo's Herd are seen watching the Mashindano between Makuu and Pua.
Can't Wait to be Queen[]

Leaving respect
When they finally reach the valley, they watch as elephants cover the corpse of Aminifu. Simba and Nala sorrowfully nuzzle one another as they see his body from a distance, before finally walking over to join them.

The herd mourns Aminifu
The Kupatana Celebration[]
Ma Tembo's Herd comes to the Kupatana celebration.
Fuli's New Family[]
Ma Tembo's Herd can be seen when Ono's Flock are eating bugs off of them. They can also be seen during "My Own Way."
Follow That Hippo![]
Ma Tembo's Herd can be seen hanging out at the Pride Lands.
The Call of the Drongo[]
Ma Tembo's Herd can be seen at the Watering Hole.
Bunga and the King[]
The royal family is due to attend the herd's only concert of the rainy season. However, Simba winds up falling down a sinkhole as he saves his mate and daughter. With only his son able to save him, he insists that Nala and Kiara go to the concert without him. They reluctantly agree.
The concert performers
The Trail to Udugu[]
Ma Tembo's herd can be seen during Bunga's song Running with the King.
Ono's Idol[]
Ma Tembo's Herd can be seen at the Royal Mud Print Ceremony.
Beshte and the Hippo Lanes[]
Ma Tembo's herd can be seen when Beshte is making the Hippo Lanes
The Savannah Summit[]
Ma Temboa and Mtoto both come to the Savannah Summit.
The Traveling Baboon Show[]
Some members of Ma Tembo's herd can be seen watching the Traveling Baboon Show.
The Lion Guard: The Rise of Scar[]

The herd is saved
Let Sleeping Crocs Lie[]
Ma Tembo's herd watches the Mashindano between Makuu and Kiburi.
Rafiki's New Neighbors[]
Ma Tembo's herd kick out Chama, a rambunctious adolescent elephant who has been causing a distraction within the herd. Ma Tembo agrees to take him back for Kion's sake, but Chama later leaves of his own accord.
The Ukumbusho Tradition[]

Preparations
Timon and Pumbaa's Christmas[]
When Bunga wants to give his uncles the best Christmas ever, Ma Tembo's herd agree to join in with the celebrations. After rehearsing all night, they are about to give up until Bunga reveals to them how important
8 trunks honking
They return and perform The Twelve Ways of Christmas with the other animals.
The Scorpion's Sting[]
Ma Tembo's herd comes to Pride Rock to celebrate the Kumbuka and takes part in singing "Good King Simba", but watches in horror as the king collapsed from a scorpion sting.
Cheering for Simba
The Kilio Valley Fire[]
The Lion Guard is in Kilio Valley, desperately trying to put out a fire. After extinguishing the blaze, they announce that Ma Tembo's Herd can finally return home. Zito is still mildly annoyed that they were unable to save his favorite grove, but Ma Tembo is grateful. Suddenly, more flames arrive from the sky and rekindle the valley. Ma Tembo offers her three strongest elephants, Zito, Zigo and Johari, as extra help. She leaves them in the care of the Lion Guard and they get to work. Zito and Zigo assist Fuli and Bunga with the fire breaks, while Johari, Beshte, and Ono work on putting out as many flames as they can.


Saving the herd
Meanwhile, Kion leads Ma Tembo to her new home - Ndefu Grove. Although Zito has reservations, Kion assures him that the galagos are very welcoming. As if to prove his words, Laini greets them amiably. Before Kion can even explain the full situation, Laini gladly welcomes them into her home. But when the elephants enter the grove, their large size causes them to smash into the trees, knocking Laini and her galagos to the ground. Although Kion temporarily solves the problem by getting the elephants to stop.

Playing with galagos

With Bupu's herd

Putting out the fire
Pride Landers Unite![]
Kion gathers Ma Tembo's herd to help fight the Outlanders. Kion tries to do some simple tests with them.
Kion asks Ma Tembo's herd for help

A little more then five
The Queen's Visit[]
Ma Tembo's herd watches as Dhahabu and her herd go up to Pride Rock. They also sing and dance along to "Prance With Me."
The Fall of Mizimu Grove[]
Ma Tembo’s Herd attends Makini‘s Mpando Mpaya at Mizimu Grove.

Watching the show
When Scar’s spirit disappears, Ma Tembo’s Herd joins the other herds in fleeing the grove, with Ma Tembo ordering the elephants to stop. When the Lion Guard stops them, Simba explains the situation to the Pride Landers.
The next morning, Kion takes the Pride Landers to Mizimu Grove, and shows
Fire from the Sky[]
Ma Tembo's herd can be seen during the song Height and Sight.
Battle for the Pride Lands[]
Ma Tembo and her herd help in the battle agiasnt Scar's army. Scar soon reveals himself on top of Pride Rock and says that the Lion Guard is gone. However Kion says that he's wrong and they're okay. Ma Tembo is spooked and says that Scar knows what they're planning.
Janja soon tells everyone how to defeat Scar. Simba doens't trust him at first but Makuu
Saying goodbye to the Lion Guard
Return to the Pride Lands[]
Ma Tembo's herd watches as Kion's Lion Guard competes with Vitani's Lion Guard. Beshte and Imara push Ma Tembo and Zito who are standing on a rock. Imara wins since Beshte needed mud to cover his skin. After Vita
The contest is ready to begin
Named Members[]
Name | Information | Position | Status | Picture |
Ma Tembo | Ma Tembo is the leader of the herd and the daughter of Aminifu. She has pinkish-gray skin, one broken tusk, and violet eyes. She is very forgiving and understanding. | Leader | Alive |
Zito | Zito is a male elephant in the herd. He is big, gray and has spots along his back. He is known to be literal and appreciative, though can also be short tempered. | Member | Alive |
Mtoto | Mtoto is a young male elephant in the herd. He admires Beshte and wants to be just like him. He is enthusiastic and energetic and hopes to someday become a member of the Lion Guard. | Member | Alive |
Johari | Johari is a male elephant in the herd. He is notable for being one of the few elephants in the herd with a colored underbelly. He appears to be Zito's best friend, and can often be seen beside him. | Member | Alive |
Mtoto's Mom | Mtoto's Mom is a female elephant in the herd and the mother to Mtoto. She is a stern yet a kind mother, who can rush off into a frenzy when frightened. | Member | Alive |
Zigo | Zigo is a female elephant in the herd. She is gentle and kind, but can rush off into a frenzy when frightened. | Member | Alive |
Former Members[]
Aminifu | Aminifu is a deceased male elephant who was the leader of the herd. He was the father of Ma Tembo and a friend of Simba's who helped restore the Circle of Life after Scar's reign. | Former Leader | Deceased |
Chama | Chama is a young male elephant who is a former member of the herd. His rambunctious behavior got him kicked out of the herd and made his own with his two best friends. | Former Member | Alive |