Set on a private reserve in the heart of the Eastern Cape wilderness, Mantis Founders Lodge delivers a Big Five safari with all the luxury of a world-class retreat - just an hour from Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth). With only a handful of exclusive suites, guests enjoy a truly intimate experience where elegant interiors, gourmet dining, and uninterrupted bush views meet the thrill of the wild. It's where conservation heritage and refined comfort come together in unforgettable style.
includes:
2 Nights' accommodation at the 5* Founders Lodge in a Master Suite
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner daily
2 Game drives on the Shamwari Game Reserve
Access to the Neils Wolmarans Signature Photographic Hyde
Guided walking safari
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- With just a handful of suites and open landscapes as far as the eye can see, you'll feel like the only guests for miles
- Experience the thrill of close-up wildlife encounters on twice-daily game drives in a private reserve - no queues, just nature at its wildest
- Indulge in spa treatments, relax in the steam room, or stretch out in the bush-view gym. Then take a dip in the infinity pool with a cocktail in hand
- Kids can join the Bear Grylls Survival Academy, while adults can track rhino with rangers or stargaze by firelight under the African sky
- Capture rare moments from the underground photographic hide, or simply soak up the views with sundowners and gourmet meals in the bush
excludes:
All items of a personal nature. Meals not mentioned.
categories:
details:
prices from:
R 10081 pps
travel from:
Wed, Jun 18, 2025
to:
Sun, Aug 31, 2025
book before:
Fri, Aug 29, 2025
need visas?
Please confirm with your travel consultant.
S. Africa:
No
EU:
No
America:
No
British:
No
terms and conditions:
The above package is subject to availability at time of reservation.
Price is per person sharing.
Prices are subject to change in accordance with currency fluctuations and increased airfares.
The exact amount will be confirmed at time of booking.
Advance purchase, peak or high season surcharges, block out periods and minimum stay conditions may apply.
Price valid for dates as specified.
When making a booking enquiry it is important that you are in possession of the correct documentation to travel i.e. visas, inoculation certificates etc.
Group rates available on request.
Please check that all names and surnames are spelt exactly as they appear in the relevant passports.
Fares, where indicated, are based on low season rates.
about Eastern Cape
The Eastern Cape in South Africa is a lush province renowned for the Garden Route and popular spots along the coast such as Wilderness, Knysna and Tsitsikamma National Park. The biggest cities in the province are Gqeberha and East London.
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