MANTIS FOUNDERS LODGE 5 stars

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

Customer review rating (ALL Rating) 5.0/5 13 reviews

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

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MANTIS FOUNDERS LODGE

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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.

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

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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.

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ALL Rating 5.0/5 13 reviews

TripAdvisor Rating 5.0/5 158 reviews

Amazing awesome experience

Getaway62632664875 4/16/2024 TripAdvisor review

It's a good place to be,very affordable but the service there is awesome, breath taking view, the most delicious breakfast meal options very cost effective and there is also a good variety, clean quite environment I would definitely recommend

Amazing stay.

Artur S. Couples - 4/11/2024 Confirmed reviews ALL

What a great experience, from the staff to the location. 10/10 no doubt. Amazing stay!

Thank you, Artur, for your honest feedback - so glad you enjoyed your stay at Founders Lodge.

Best place to visit

Wanderer38484009048 4/11/2024 TripAdvisor review

I highly recommend this place, Their customer service is the best. I was completely impressed with their professionalism and customer service.I will recommend it to anyone family or friends outings. It's very classy and five star services.

Thank you - we always appreciate great feedback! Can you please advise your stay date at Founders Lodge?

THE Best Safari Lodge out there

Colm B. &. C. C. Couples - 4/7/2024 Confirmed reviews ALL

We received 5 star customer service from the moment of our arrival to the moment of our departure. Craig & Glynnis are magnificient hosts in this stunning lodge where our friendly & knowledgeable Park Ranger Guide Martis brought the BIg 5 ( & way more ) literally to our footstep at times. The quality of our accomodation was superb , the food was varied and of absolute top class & taste & we really had the absolute best time. This is not a resort -this is an African Safari family letting you into their home for as long as you wish. Highly highly recommended & great value too.

The BEST Safari Lodge experience you could wish for..

colmb202 4/7/2024 TripAdvisor review

We received 5 star customer service from the moment of our arrival to the moment of our departure. Craig & Glynnis are magnificent hosts in this stunning lodge where our friendly & knowledgeable Park Ranger Guide Martis brought the BIg 5 ( & way more ) literally to our footstep at times. The quality of our accomodation was superb , the food was varied and of absolute top class & taste & we really had the absolute best time. This is not a resort -this is an African Safari family letting you into their home for as long as you wish. Highly highly recommended & great value too.

Thank you, Colm - it was our pleasure hosting you & Cep and hope to see you back at Founders Lodge in the future xx

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