Founders Lodge by Mantis is a celebration of essential beginnings in sustainable tourism, culture, conservation, and community inclusion. This lodge is a monument to conservation history, and it offers soul-reviving safaris in the place where Adrian Gardiner pioneered private game reserves and eco-tourism in the Eastern Cape. Guests enjoy intimate nature-inspired experiences focused on the smaller lesser known wildlife and ecology, as well as big five viewing on 4x4 guided game drives on 25000ha of game reserve.
Founders Lodge offers luxurious hospitality that is focused on tailored service. This 7 suite wildlife safari lodge and the new exclusive use Founders Railway Carriage permanently stationed on a hill on the reserve, located in the Eastern Cape, just one hour from Gqeberha. Founders offers a luxurious safari experience with a flair of romance for couples, and an intimate social environment for families and friends travelling together.
Mantis curated eco-resorts hotels, eco lodges, and waterways are dream holiday and vacation experiences located around the world. Sustainable travellers have been enjoying eco tourism, safaris, and adventure travel with Mantis since 2000.
What's the best eco lodge? We believe that a Mantis property will help you check an experience or global travel trip off your bucket list.
What's the best hotel for sustainable travel? Join fulfilled sustainable travellers from around the world who have enjoyed eco tourism experiences, safaris, and adventure travel with the Mantis collection of curated eco-resorts and hotels.
Are there hotels focused on conservation? Yes there are! With Mantis you can have your next vacation at a curated eco-resort, eco lodge, or waterway that is passionate about conservation and serving local communities.
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