Description
ALLSAFE approved hotel
Hotel extras
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4x4 guided game drives on 25 000ha of wilderness area
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Gymnasium and steam room
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Outdoor Pool
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Community and conservation focused guest experiences
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Home to the first South African Bear Gryll's Survival Academy Kids Experience
Our accommodation(s)
Room
Honeymoon Pod
- 2 persons
- 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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Suite
Heritage Suite
- 3 persons
- 30 m² / 322 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)
- Views: Hills view or Garden View
- Most of the accommodation: Terrace
Suite
Master Suite
- 3 persons
- 40 m² / 430 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x King size bed(s)
- Views: Hills view or Garden View
- Most of the accommodation: Terrace
Suite
Contemporary Suites
- 3 persons
- 35 m² / 376 sq ft
- Bedding 1 x Joinable bed(s)
- Views: Hills view or Garden View
- Most of the accommodation: Terrace
Suite
The Founders Railway Carriage
- 5 persons
- 18 m² / 193 sq ft
- Bedding 2 x Single bed(s)
- Views: Hills view
- Most of the accommodation: Terrace or Fireplace or Private Pool
Hotel location
MANTIS FOUNDERS LODGE
Sidbury Eastern Cape South, Africa
6001 PORT ELIZABETH
South Africa
GPS:-33.457189, 26.123962
Contact email
Hotel services
Check-in from - Check out up to
- Swimming pool
- Car park
- Restaurant
- Well-being
- Air conditioning
- Wi-Fi
- Breakfast
- Bar
FOUNDERS
Enjoy the enticing flavours of the Eastern Cape, traditional BBQ dinners and sumptuous lunches.
FOUNDERS BAR
Just off the courtyard, you will find Founders' relaxation area which features a Billiard's table and a sunken bar. Indulge in a drink of your choice as you challenge a companion to a game, or cozy up in the lounge to unwind by the evening fire.
2 breakfasts
3 pools
Fitness center
Founders Lodge offers a gymnasium with treadmill, free-weights and various equipment at your convenience so that you may stay fit even whilst on safari.
Spa
Non contractual photo
Needing some pampering whilst on safari? Founder's Lodge offers in-room spa treatments (by our experience in-house therapist) that promise to leave you rejuvenated, relaxed and restored.
Our guest reviews
Excellent 5 Star Experience

TripAdvisor rating 4.0/5
Camper17649452539 TripAdvisor review
Thanks Mio, it was wonderful having you & Adillah here with us and we loved your rugby-kit :)
Simply fantastic!

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5
Happiness04111752267 Couples - TripAdvisor review
We are so thankful for your great review, Megan - thank you - and we truly hope you do return some day!
Lifelong memories

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5
S7055ZKsimonb TripAdvisor review
It was our pleasure hosting you & Michelle, Simon....lovely getting to know you both and be the recipient of all your great ideas! Fondest regards to you both!
Just perfect!

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5
Valentin D TripAdvisor review
Thank you, Valentin....we so enjoyed hosting you & Nathalie here at Mantis Founders Lodge!
Amazing Mantis Founders Lodge / Shamwari

TripAdvisor rating 5.0/5
gawie m Families - TripAdvisor review
So glad you enjoyed your return visit to Mantis Founders Lodge, Gawie - we hope to see you and the family back here in the future!
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