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
ADDED VALUE:
2 Game drive safaris on the Shamwari Game Reserve
Access to the Neils Wolmarans Signature Photographic Hyde
Guided walking safari
Conservation Levy
WHY WE LOVE IT:
- Experience the thrill of close-up wildlife encounters on twice-daily game drives in a private reserve - no queues, just nature at its wildest
- Every stay supports conservation. Walk in the footsteps of the Mantis legacy and enjoy a safari that gives back to wildlife and community
- 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
- With just a handful of suites, personalized service, and open landscapes as far as the eye can see, you'll feel like the only guests for miles
excludes:
All items of a personal nature. Meals not mentioned.
categories:
details:
prices from:
R 11905 pps
travel from:
Mon, Sep 1, 2025
to:
Fri, Dec 19, 2025
book before:
Wed, Dec 17, 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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