MANTIS FOUNDERS LODGE 5 stars

Name: MANTIS FOUNDERS LODGE - ALL
Address: Sidbury Eastern Cape South, Africa, PORT ELIZABETH, 6001, ZA
Telephone: +27415550009
Rating: 5.0

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 5.0/5 15 reviews

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Sidbury Eastern Cape South, Africa, 6001 PORT ELIZABETH, South Africa

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MANTIS FOUNDERS LODGE

Boutique hotels with personality for a remarkable travel experience

Mantis Founders Lodge, an hour's drive from Gqeberha's Chief Dawid Stuurman International Airport 's in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, is a game reserve with 5-star hospitality focused on tailored and convivial service, authentic South African cuisine and magnificent game viewing. This 7-suite lodge and newly renovated Founders Railway Carriage offers a pampered safari with an intimate, romantic experience for couples or an engaging, interactive social environment for families and friends.

Located in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, Mantis Founders Lodge is the birthplace of conservation in the region.

A celebration of essential beginnings in sustainable tourism, culture, conservation and community inclusion. It is a monument to conservation history and offers soul-reviving safaris in the place where Adrian Gardiner pioneered private game reserves.

Craig Turner, Hotel Manager

Hotel extras

4x4 guided game drives on 25 000ha of wilderness area
Gymnasium and steam room
Outdoor Pool
Community and conservation focused guest experiences
Home to the first South African Bear Gryll's Survival Academy Kids Experience

Our accommodation(s)

Room

Honeymoon Pod

2 pers. max
32 m² / 344 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Hills view or Panorama view
Most of the accommodation: Balcony

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Heritage Suite

3 pers. max
30 m² / 322 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)
Views: Hills view or Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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Master Suite

3 pers. max
40 m² / 430 sq ft

Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
Views: Hills view or Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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Contemporary Suites

3 pers. max
35 m² / 376 sq ft

Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)
Views: Hills view or Garden View
Most of the accommodation: Terrace

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The Founders Railway Carriage

5 pers. max
18 m² / 193 sq ft

Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
Views: Hills view
Most of the accommodation: Terrace or Fireplace or Private Pool

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MANTIS FOUNDERS LODGE

Sidbury Eastern Cape South, Africa
6001 PORT ELIZABETH
South Africa

GPS:-33.457189, 26.123962

+27 41 555 0009

Hotel services

Check-in from 01:00 PM - Check out up to 11:00 AM

On site

Swimming pool
Car park
Restaurant
Fitness center
Wi-Fi
Air conditioning
Breakfast
Bar
100% Non Smoking Property

FOUNDERS

Enjoy the enticing flavours of the Eastern Cape, traditional BBQ dinners and sumptuous lunches.

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ALL Rating 5.0/5 15 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating 5.0/5 179 reviews

Such a wonderful experience

debrawX5925FI 11/15/2024 TripAdvisor review

I travelled with my mum, and we had no idea what to expect. We were given such a lovely welcome by Glynnis and Craig and quickly felt at home. The rooms are wonderful, food really good and the staff just lovely. We went on our first game drive and were then hooked! Cilliè was so knowledgeable and if he got fed up with our endless questions, he never showed it! All the attention to detail (eg. decanter of port in the room, a fire in the lounge when it was chilly, a brai for all guests one evening, coffee, sundowners and nibbles on the game drives) whilst making it look effortless is a real art. There will be many a day to come when I wish all I have to worry about is whether I see zebras, rhinos or baboons when I open my bedroom curtains! The Founders experience will stay with us forever.

Experience to remember

Jonasmar 11/1/2024 TripAdvisor review

The stay at Mantis was one of the greatest experiences we have had. High quality service and experience. Being from Iceland, it was absolutely amazing to see all these wild animals free in their environment with really qualified guides. Recommend everyone to visit Mantis.

Thank you, Jonas - we are so pleased that you & Ragga enjoyed your stay with us and appreciate your kind review!

Amazing!

Jo K Couples - 10/23/2024 TripAdvisor review

What a fantastic place! All the staff were friendly and went out of their way to make sure we had a great experience. The room was amazing, looking out over the waterhole and with a little veranda we could sit on to watch the animals. The bathroom was enormous with a deep claw- foot bath and a separate shower cubicle. The food was delicious and exceedingly high quality. The game drives were well organised and we saw lots of animals. The addition of the viewing area at the waterhole meant we saw lots of animals up close. It was an amazing experience and we both wished we could have stayed for longer!

Thank you, Jo....always so nice to hear that our guests enjoyed their stayed at Founders Lodge! Best regards to you & Paul xx

Amazing lodge for our honeymoon - exclusive safari experience!

TheCoupleWhoEat Couples - 10/22/2024 TripAdvisor review

Founders lodge was an amazing experience from our honeymoon. We stayed in the honeymoon pod and had amazing views and sightings from our balcony. Founders has its own reserve with rhinos zebras and giraffes regularly on site then the whole of shamwari where we saw elephants, lions and cheetahs. The safaris with our guide Marthus were outstanding, he was so knowledgeable about the animals and ensured we had amazing sightings on each trip - from elephants at the watering hole to rhinos and lions interacting. The service from the staff at founders was also amazing with gorgeous food and locations for every meal. Would 100% recommend, was a very exclusive but also homely stay!

Thank you for your great review, Niaomi :)

Fantastic Game Lodge, Drives and Staff

bostonengland_11 10/19/2024 TripAdvisor review

At first we thought it was maybe a bit too posh for us, but we were very fortunate that on most of our game drives the 6 people bonded very well and engaged together in a good way. Our Ranger Cillie was excellent and did everything he could to get close encounters with all aspects of wildlife activity, including a new kill by Cheetas. Although we did not get to see the elusive Leopard on this occassion, Cillie did all he could to try and locate one. All the staff at the Lodge were great with frindly reception from Glynnis and excellent service at night from Tembe. If there is a criticsm, then there is too much of good food available, but hats off to the chefs for such good food options. Drink options were also very good. Overall a fantastic lodge, staff and game drives.

Thank you for such a lovely review...we so appreciate it :)

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